Kela: Changes to student housing benefits

From 1 August 2025 onwards, students can get a housing supplement for students. This means that general housing allowance will no longer be paid to students after 31 July 2025. 

The change will not apply to students who live with their child or their partner’s child. They can apply for general housing allowance as before.

Kela is currently taking longer than usual to process applications for student financial aid and the housing supplement for students due to recent changes in the housing benefits available for students. You may have to wait longer than usual to get a decision on your application. You can check the status of your application in the OmaKela e-service. 

The most important information about changes to student housing benefits can be found on the Kela website.