Student aid income limits and aid months
Students can earn money alongside student financial aid, but the annual income limit depends on how many months you draw aid. If you exceed the limit, Kela recovers the aid with a surcharge. By planning your aid months in advance, you can work without unpleasant surprises.
You will need
- An estimate of your income for the year
- Login to Kela's online service
- Employment contracts and pay details
- Kela's student financial aid income limit calculator
Steps
Estimate your income for the year
Add up your taxable income for the whole calendar year, such as wages and grants. Include summer jobs and any holiday compensation too.
Find out your own income limit
Plan your aid months
Track your income
Cancel aid months
Return aid if needed
Consider the effect on your loan
Keep your decisions
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