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Nordea Gold for students

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Apply for our Nordea Gold credit card with a 2,000-euro credit limit and no monthly fees

A new student loan with no opening fee

Student loan

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A student loan allows you to focus on your studies and enjoy life without having to work to make ends meet.

Good to know

  • Don’t bank with us yet? We’ll help you get started! Fill in our contact form.
  • The state guarantee for student loans increased as of 1 August 2024. You can borrow 400–850 euros a month if you study in Finland, or up to 1,000 euros a month if you study abroad. Read more about the student loan amount and interest.
  • Find us on Jodel! Our nordea_aspa account is available to answer your questions from Monday to Friday.

Tips for managing money as a student

We asked students for their top tips for managing money and working while you study. See what they said and take a look at the calculations we put together to help you plan your finances as a student.

How to manage your money as a student

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New students are often unsure about day-to-day money management and taking responsibility for their personal finances. Budgeting is an important skill to have, so get started by taking a look at the general budget samples we have put together.

Read more about money management for students

Working while studying

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Many students have to balance studying with working. Work offers experience and much needed additional income, but too much work can lead to exhaustion or being forced to pay back student financial aid.

Read more about working while studying

Saving and investing as a student

While you enjoy student life to the fullest, it’s also important to think about the future. 

You should start saving money as early as possible. Your savings allow you to deal with unexpected expenses and take the first steps towards your future aspirations. 

Learn about different ways to save – and get started with whatever you can afford.  

Start regular saving with as much or as little as you like. As our customer, you can invest in funds without any trading fees through Nordea Mobile and Netbank.

Start monthly saving

Start regular saving with as much or as little as you like. As our customer, you can invest in funds without any trading fees through Nordea Mobile and Netbank.

Interested in investing in the stock market? Investors under 30 years old can open a free equity savings account.

Equities

Interested in investing in the stock market? Investors under 30 years old can open a free equity savings account.

Our digital investment adviser Nora will help you find the funds that match your goals. Using Nora is easy and doesn’t cost you anything – it helps you get started with investing in just a few minutes. 

Digital savings advice

Our digital investment adviser Nora will help you find the funds that match your goals. Using Nora is easy and doesn’t cost you anything – it helps you get started with investing in just a few minutes. 

Moving away to study

Are you moving out for your studies and planning to rent accommodation for the first time? 

Take advantage of our discount on If’s home insurance policies, learn how a rental security deposit account works and set up an ASP account to start saving for your first home.

An ASP account allows you to start saving for your dream home while you study.

ASP account

An ASP account allows you to start saving for your dream home while you study.

Enjoy a 25% discount on new home insurance policies from If as our student customer.

Home insurance

Enjoy a 25% discount on new home insurance policies from If as our student customer.

A rental security deposit account is a safe alternative for providing a security deposit to your landlord. 

Rental security deposit account

A rental security deposit account is a safe alternative for providing a security deposit to your landlord. 

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