Sweden CSN Student Finance 2026: Grant, Loan and Income Limits
Full-time Swedish CSN student finance can total SEK 13,592 for four weeks in 2026, including grant and loan. The income limit for 20 weeks is SEK 114,676 per half-year.
Full-time students who qualify for Sweden’s standard CSN student finance can receive a total of SEK 13,592 for four weeks in 2026 if they take both the grant and the full loan.
Eligibility is not automatic for every student, especially for international students, so check your own status with CSN before budgeting around these amounts.
How much is standard CSN student finance in 2026?
For full-time study, CSN lists the following standard amounts:
- Grant: SEK 1,030 per week, or SEK 4,120 for four weeks
- Student loan: SEK 2,368 per week, or SEK 9,472 for four weeks
- Total: SEK 3,398 per week, or SEK 13,592 for four weeks
Over 20 weeks, the standard full grant and loan total is SEK 67,960.
How much can you earn while receiving CSN?
Your student finance can be reduced if your income is above the fribelopp, or income threshold. For a student taking full student finance for 20 weeks, the 2026 threshold is SEK 114,676 per half-year.
The exact income limit depends on how many weeks of student finance you receive and your study rate.
Can international students get CSN?
Some international students can qualify, but nationality, residence status, work history and other circumstances can affect eligibility. Do not assume that admission to a Swedish university automatically means you qualify for Swedish student finance.
Use CSN’s eligibility guidance or contact CSN if your situation is unclear.
Are there extra payments?
Some students may qualify for additional support, including an extra child allowance or a supplementary loan for people who meet previous-income conditions.
For more information about studying and settling in Sweden, see Babylon’s Sweden country guide.
Official sources
- CSN: student grants and loans for studies in Sweden
- CSN: 2026 student-finance and income-limit amounts
FAQ
Is the SEK 13,592 all free money?
No. For four weeks of full-time study, SEK 4,120 is the grant and SEK 9,472 is the optional student loan that must be repaid.
