Student financial aid for foreigners

Student financial aid is available for foreign citizens if:

1. Their residence in Finland is considered to be permanent

and

2. they have moved to Finland for a reason other than studying.

For more information look at: http://www.kela.fi

Financial aid comittee

Anna Maria Ylä-Jussila, Secretary of the Financial Aid Committee
Pohjolankatu 23, 53100 Lappeenranta
Tel. 020 496 6631, faksi 020 496 6588
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The purpose of the Financial Aid Committee is to follow the progress of the student degree plans, including summer terms and foreign exchange periods, to ensure that the study amount is sufficient to meet the criteria for student financial aid. The committee’s job is to spontaneously give statements to the Office of Social Welfare (KELA) confirming that the criteria are being met by the students for financial aid whenever KELA asks, or on request by the student.

Members serve on the Financial Aid Committee in 2 year terms, and the committee at Saimaa University of Applied Sciences is comprised of 4 representatives from the faculty and support staff, 4 student representatives with personal deputies, and a secretary. The identities of the committee members is found on the bulletin boards of the units as well as in the Student Affairs offices.

Members of the Financial Aid Committee

The Financial Aid Committee handles applications for summer student aid, applications filed by students whose studies are based on personal study plans, and applications from students who have not completed their studies within prescribed time limits. Information on student financial aid that is to be applied for to the Financial Aid Committee can be obtained from the committee secretary. In other matters related to student financial aid (receipt and checking of applications, notification of the discontinuance of studies, advice and counselling), contact your unit’s Student Affairs Office.