Livelihood

Students are eligible for financial aid from Kela during their education. Check out this quick guide by Kela that explains the types of financial aid that could be relevant for you.

https://www.kela.fi/web/en/students-quick-guide

Student healthcare fee in higher education

If you are a degree student, make sure to pay the healthcare fee to Kela for each academic term where you have registered as an attending student. Kela will not send you an invoice for the fee. Exchange students don't pay the healthcare fee.