Can I get student aid from CSN in Sweden?
Yes — you can get student aid (studiemedel) from CSN if you study and meet the conditions. It consists of a grant (which you do not repay) and a loan. For 2026 the grant is 1,030 kr per week and the loan 2,368 kr per week for full-time study, together 3,398 kr. You may earn up to the free amount, about 114,676 kr per calendar half-year, before the aid is reduced. You can get the grant up to and including the year you turn 60. The loan is repaid later at an interest rate of 2.135% for 2026, normally over a maximum of 25 years.
📋 The rules
- Student aid = grant + loan (the grant is not repaid)
- Grant 2026: 1,030 kr/week; loan 2,368 kr/week (full-time)
- Free amount 2026: about 114,676 kr per calendar half-year
- Grant up to and including the year you turn 60
- The loan is repaid at 2.135% interest 2026, max 25 years
🔓 Exceptions
- You can take only the grant or borrow less, but the week still counts
- Full sickness benefit or establishment benefit can block the aid
- Unpaid repayment claims can stop new student aid
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Student aid is tax-free. False information leads to repayment, and on suspected benefit fraud CSN is obliged to file a police report.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
How much student aid can I get?
In 2026 the grant is 1,030 kr per week and the loan 2,368 kr per week for full-time study, together 3,398 kr.
How much can I earn on the side?
Up to the free amount, about 114,676 kr per calendar half-year, before the aid starts to be reduced.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. You can get the grant up to and including the year you turn 60, and the loan right tapers from 51.
Must I take the loan?
No. You can choose to take only the grant or borrow less, but the week still counts.
What interest does the student loan have?
For 2026 the rate is 2.135%. The loan is normally repaid over a maximum of 25 years.
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