Study allowance and grants
Student Financial Aid
As a student, you may be eligible to apply for Kela's student financial aid. Please note that to be eligible as a foreign student, you will need to meet the set criteria. The student financial aid comprises the study grant, housing supplement and government loan guarantee. The basis for granting student financial aid is acceptance to a university of applied sciences, full-time study, academic progress, and economic need.
Published: 20.2.2019
Updated: 23.2.2026