08 - Finland - Financial support for students

The amounts of financial support are different for students in higher eduaction and those in upper secondary education. The amount of the study grant ranges from 21.85 to 259.01 euros a month. The housing supplement is 80 per cent of a moderate rent, ranging from 26.90 to 201.60 euros a month. See also 5.9. The student loan bears interest at the prevalent market rate and the monthly sum is 160–300 euros per month and 440 euros per month for students studying abroad. Eligibility for the study grant is dependent on achieving a certain number of credits, prescribed by the Ministry of Education. The minimum number of credits per month is 2.5 in university education and 3 in polytechnic education.

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Date: 2009
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