Applying for student financial aid

Student financial aid helps cover your costs while you study. You apply for it from Kela, and it's worth applying as soon as you've accepted your study place.

You will need

• Online banking credentials
• Details of your study place
• Income details

Steps

1. Find out the types of aid

   Student financial aid can include the study grant, the housing supplement or general housing allowance, and a government guarantee for a student loan.

2. Check the conditions

3. Apply in OmaKela

4. Declare your income

5. Apply for a student loan

6. Keep track of your study progress

7. Report changes

8. Plan your aid months

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