Sletting av studielån i utvalgte distriktskommuner (student-loan write-off in rural municipalities)
Move to rural fjord or mountain Norway & get NOK 25,000 a year knocked off your student lo…
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Borrowers who live for 12 consecutive months in a Norwegian municipality in centrality class 5 or 6 (the most rural) can have NOK 25,000 of their student loan written off per year.
Dream spread
Move to rural fjord or mountain Norway & get NOK 25,000 a year knocked off your student loan.
Relocation reality check
Only for Norwegian Lånekassen student loans; interest & fees are not written off; must be registered & living there 12 months & employed (anywhere) ≥50%; reapply every year within 3 months.
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Eligibility
Lånekassen borrowers registered & living in an eligible class 5–6 municipality for 12 consecutive months who meet the employment or care criteria.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Citizens or residents of Norway only
BlockerThis program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of Norway.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Incentive
- 25,000 NOKConditions apply — read the catch before counting on it.
- Duration
- 12 months
- Property purchase
- Not required
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
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4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“kan du få slettet 25 000 kroner av studielånet ditt hvert år”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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