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We will update this page with information on discontinuing adult education allowance as soon as we receive more information.

News concerning the adult education allowance

The Government Programme published on Friday 16 June 2023 states that the adult education allowance would be discontinued in August 2024. The change would enter into force in August 2024, but there is currently no more detailed information on the schedule or transition periods of the change. Adult education allowance has previously been under threat of termination. The termination requires a legislative amendment, which the Parliament must approve. As long as there are no changes to the Adult Education Allowance Act, we will grant and pay support in accordance with the existing Act.

On this page, we have compiled questions that may concern you about the threat of discontinuing adult education allowance.

The situation is causing a great deal of uncertainty and we are very sorry about this. We work all the time to get more information about these planned changes. We strive to do our part in participating and influencing discussions and decision-making.

News about adult education allowance

Can I apply for support beyond August 2024?

  • You can apply for adult education allowance for a period for which you have been granted either full-time or partial study leave. Support will continue to be granted for a maximum of 15 months during a career. You can apply for 15 months in one or more periods. A payment entitlement may be applied for no earlier than four months before the start of the support period applied for. 


I was admitted to a school this summer, can I still apply for adult education allowance?

  • We grant adult education allowance in accordance with the legislation in force, just as we have done so far. You can apply for adult education allowance as normal.


Can I lose the entitlement already granted to me?

  • Generally, there has been a transitional period in similar legislative changes, during which all those who have already been granted the right to an allowance in accordance with the legislation in force have been able to receive it as planned. In order to abolish the allowance, the law needs to be changed. Legislative amendments cannot affect aid granted before the amendment. 

When will the allowance be abolished?

  • The Government Programme states that the adult education allowance would be discontinued in August 2024.  The change would enter into force in August 2024, but there is currently no more detailed information on the schedule or transition periods of the change. The termination requires a legislative amendment approved by the Parliament. As long as there are no changes to the Adult Education Allowance Act, we will grant and pay support in accordance with the existing Act. 


Will the adult education allowance be paid after August 2024?

  • The granting and payment of adult education allowance always complies with the legislation in force. We do not know at this point whether adult education allowance will be abolished. In order to abolish the allowance, the law on adult education benefits needs to be changed. Legislative amendments cannot affect aid granted before the amendment. If you have been granted a right to support before a potential legislative amendment, you will also be paid an adult education allowance after August 2024.
Page updated: 21/8/2023