Parents of students admitted to some of the world’s top 100 universities are demanding an urgent resolution to a funding delay that could prevent their children from pursuing their studies abroad. The parents plan to submit a formal demand to Prime Minister N.Uchral, calling for the Educational Loan Fund (ELF) to immediately resolve tuition financing for 60 students who have secured admission to prestigious universities for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The students, 40 undergraduate and 20 graduate students, successfully passed the ELF’s competitive selection process for subsidized tuition loans and were placed on the reserve list. However, their tuition funding has yet to be approved, putting their admission offers and plans to study abroad at risk.

Representatives of the parents said Minister of Education L.Enkh-Amgalan had previously submitted a proposal to the Cabinet to increase the number of available places and funding. The government subsequently adopted Resolution No. 250 in 2026, which established a policy direction for resolving tuition-related issues. However, the resolution provides for the necessary funding to be included in the 2027 state budget.

According to the parents, this does not provide sufficient protection for students who need to pay their tuition fees this year. “We are demanding that the tuition funding for all 60 students on the reserve list be fully resolved by August 15,” parent representatives said. “If our demand is not met and concrete measures are not taken, we will hold a sit-in outside the Government Palace,” stated the parents. 

The ELF selection process takes into account the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, the scholarships already received by applicants and the amount of financial assistance requested. The parents argue that resolving the funding issue before the August 15 deadline is essential, as students could otherwise lose their places at universities they have already been admitted to.