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Education benefit (utdanningsstønad) is a benefit for people who are taking necessary education or training. Education benefit is only granted in the period you are entitled to transitional benefit.
People who need education or training to be able to support themselves by working are entitled to education benefit. Education benefit may be granted for vocational training and general education, as necessary.
You can receive education benefit for maximum three years’ full-time education. If you study part-time, the benefit period can be extended. You may also be entitled to support to complete any necessary general education in addition to the three years’ vocational training. You are not entitled to education benefit once you have qualified in a vocation.
Education benefit covers the costs of school fees, materials, travel, etc. You can also receive support to cover extra living expenses and relocation costs connected to studying. Read more about the expenses that can be covered in the Regulations concerning education benefit under the heading Regulations in the menu to the right.
Education benefit is not subject to taxation.
You must apply for education benefit using the form “Søknad om overgangsstønad, stønad til barnetilsyn, utdanningsstønad og flytteutgifter til enslig mor/far” (Application form for transitional benefit, child care benefit, education benefit and relocation grant for single parents), which is under the heading Forms and enclosures in the menu to the right. Here you will also find information about the documents you need to submit with your application for education benefit.
Submit your application to your NAV office.
First, NAV will send you a letter informing you about expected processing time. When your claim has been processed, you will receive written notification of the decision.
Education benefit is not awarded for education abroad.
You must always notify your NAV office if you are moving abroad or going to live overseas temporarily. There is more information about living overseas under the heading International in the menu to the right.
Most of the main information about your entitlements and duties is available here in English. There are also links to other more detailed information; however, some of this information is only available in Norwegian.
