Student housing support falls to zero in August

Student housing support falls to zero in August

Thousands of students in Finland will see their housing support from Kela drop to zero in August following a nationwide policy change that removes students from the general housing allowance system. From 1 August, students will instead receive a smaller study grant housing supplement, which only applies during months of active study. The change ends housing support during summer holidays and significantly reduces the total amount of aid availabl…