Student Union SAMMAKKO is deeply shocked by the government’s decision in the framework session to move students from general housing support to the study support’s housing supplement. This decision is a hard slap in the face to students’ already tight finances.<\/p>\n
With the housing supplement being only 260 euros per month, many students’ livelihoods are at risk of significant deterioration. Especially those living alone are in a vulnerable position, as the cuts can be up to over a hundred euros per month for their housing support. Additionally, the housing supplement is only available for months that qualify for study support, putting students in a dreadful financial predicament if they can’t find summer jobs or have to do unpaid internships during the summer months.<\/p>\n
Moving students out of the general housing allowance is a ruthless and unfair decision.<\/p>\n
This decision also accelerates students’ indebtedness, as they are not entitled to social assistance before taking out a student loan. The uncertainty of students’ livelihoods is directly linked to their mental well-being, which is particularly alarming in the face of these cuts.<\/p>\n
It is outrageous that students are constantly targeted with cuts. This hinders the completion of studies and complicates students’ focus on their main task – studying. If the government wants students to graduate on time, they should support them more closely rather than weakening their already fragile livelihoods.<\/p>\n
Students’ well-being is a direct investment in Finland’s future and its future workforce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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