{"id":17358,"date":"2024-03-14T13:47:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T12:47:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/?page_id=17358"},"modified":"2026-03-11T13:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:32:07","slug":"preguntas-frecuentes-programa-comedor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/preguntas-frecuentes-programa-comedor\/","title":{"rendered":"FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: SCHOOL DINING PROGRAM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Who <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">can apply for the scholarship <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Students enrolled full-time in undergraduate or master&#8217;s degree programs at the Miguel Hern\u00e1ndez University of Elche are eligible to apply for the scholarship.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Students in the exchange program (SICUE) cannot apply for it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">What do I get from being awarded the scholarship?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">If you are a scholarship recipient, you will receive redeemable vouchers for daily meals in the university cafeterias. The vouchers are valid for lunch (midday) on school days.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">In the application you must choose if you want a voucher for 20, 30, 40 or 50 meals.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Consult the call for applications to find out the period for using the awarded vouchers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">General requirements:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Be enrolled in an official undergraduate or master&#8217;s degree program during the course of the application.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">If you are not a citizen of the Union, we will apply what is indicated in the regulations on the rights and freedoms of foreigners in Spain and their social integration: that is, you may be entitled to a scholarship if you have a residence permit, excluding those who are in a temporary stay situation.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Where can I redeem my meal vouchers?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You must choose the cafeteria linked to your campus.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Sant Joan d&#8217;Alacant Campus: Cafeteria in the Javier Balmis Building<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Elche Campus: Arenals Building Cafeteria or Altabix Building Cafeteria. (For Elche, please indicate your order of preference.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Orihuela Campus: Cafeteria in the Casa del Paso Building (Salesas) or Cafeteria in the Tudemir Building (Desamparados)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Altea Campus: Puig Campana Building Cafeteria<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">In the event that a Campus does not have a cafeteria service, or does not accept the use of such vouchers, as an extraordinary measure, the amount corresponding to the vouchers granted may be paid directly into the bank account of each of the beneficiaries.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">How can I use meal vouchers?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You must present the QR code from your mobile phone at your assigned cafeteria. The meal voucher is personal and non-transferable.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">What academic requirements must I meet to obtain the scholarship?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">1. Be enrolled in a minimum of 60 credits in the academic year of the call for applications in an official undergraduate or master&#8217;s degree program at UMH. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">This minimum requirement does not apply to final-year students, provided they are enrolled in all the credits necessary to complete the degree program. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Students in double-degree programs must be enrolled in all the credits per year as established in the study plan. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">2. Have passed a minimum of 30 credits in the last academic year completed. <\/span><\/span><br \/>\n<span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">3. Take exams in at least 50% of the courses enrolled in for the academic year in which the grant is being offered.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">If I am a senior student<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">In that case, you can enroll in the credits you need to complete your studies and apply for the scholarship.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You must be enrolled in all remaining courses to complete your degree, including your final degree project (TFG\/TFM). We do not consider elective credits because you can contribute transversal skills.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">How is independence proven?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">If you have sufficient financial resources of your own and own a purchased or rented home, you form an independent family unit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">To prove this situation, you must submit the following documentation:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">1. Income tax return. If you are not required to file one, you must provide a certificate of income imputation for the corresponding tax year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">2. Rental agreement for your main residence or the IBI receipt if you own the property.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are listed on someone else&#8217;s tax return in the year prior to the scholarship application, you are considered not to be independent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">When can I apply for the scholarship?<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You have 10 business days from the day after publication in the DOGV.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">How do I apply for the scholarship?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Applications are submitted electronically through the online portal, under the Catalog of Procedures and Services, in the Study Management section, by accessing the <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sede.umh.es\/procedimientos\/becas-ayudas-de-estudio-propias\/\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Scholarships and Study Grants &#8211; Own Funds procedure.<\/span><\/span><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31436\" src=\"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/files\/2021\/11\/abre-en-nueva-ventana.png\" alt=\"(opens in a new window)\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> The form must be signed by the applicant and all other members of the family unit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The application must include a copy of the ID\/NIE of all eligible members of the family unit and the documentation required in the call for applications according to the situation of each applicant.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You must indicate in your application the meal voucher you are opting for and the cafeteria.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">If I need to provide documentation, how do I submit it?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You must submit it by accessing your scholarship application file in your identified access and correcting it; you can also submit it through the UMH electronic headquarters, through a <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sede.umh.es\/procedimientos\/instancia-general\/\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">general application<\/span><\/span><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31436\" src=\"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/files\/2021\/11\/abre-en-nueva-ventana.png\" alt=\"(opens in a new window)\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"> addressed to the Study Management Service.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Is it compatible with the Ministry or Regional Government scholarship?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">It is compatible with other scholarships as long as they are not aid intended for the same purpose.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Obligations of the beneficiaries:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You must use at least 80% of the bonuses you are assigned.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You will need to identify yourself by showing the QR code on your mobile phone each time you redeem a voucher at the cafeteria. The meal voucher issued to beneficiaries is personal and non-transferable; the holder is responsible for any misuse of it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Failure to comply with these obligations will result in penalties in the awarding of the scholarship for the next academic year.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Where can I find more information about this?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You can get more information from the&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/becas\/\"><strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">Student Services Office.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">However, if you have any questions, you can send an email to <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span id=\"eeb-124564-984725\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">becas@umh.es.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">You can also request an appointment so we can answer your questions via video call: https:\/\/consult.umh.es\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who can apply for the scholarship ?<br \/>\nStudents enrolled full-time in undergraduate or master&#8217;s degree programs at the Miguel Hern\u00e1ndez University of Elche are eligible to apply for the scholarship.<br \/>\nStudents in the exchange program (SICUE) cannot apply for it.<br \/>\nWhat do I get from being awarded the scholarship?<br \/>\nIf you are a scholarship recipient, you will receive redeemable [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17358"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17358"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17358\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/estudios.umh.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}