CSN

As a Swedish citizen that attends a long-term language course you have the possibilty to apply for financial study assistance at the National Board of Student Aid (CSN – Centrala Studiestöds Nämnden) if you meet the following requirements:

the language school is approved by the Swedish educational authorities (to find out which of our schools offer suitable courses go to 'All schools'.) the language course has a minimum duration of 13 weeks and a maximum duration of 45 weeks the language course consists of at least 20 hours/week the language course finishes with a test or exam you are present in at least 80% of the classes you learn a European language in Europe

The CSN scholarship compounds two components – a student grant and a student loan. The grant is a fixed amount of SEK 593 per week (in 2004). The student loan varies depending on the country in which the language course takes place – in general about SEK 1,500 a week. Additionally you can apply for a tuition fee loan and assistance with your travel expenses to the destination.

For more information and an application form you may visit the official CSN website www.csn.se

To find out which of our schools offer CSN approved language courses you may go to 'All schools'.