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Independent studies of an integration client

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Independent studies with unemployment benefit means that you can complete full-time studies at an educational institution as a client of employment services. Sometimes independent study can help you find work and integrate faster.

Independent studies can be

  • completion of comprehensive school
  • preparatory education for upper secondary school
  • preparatory vocational education
  • qualifying studi ...

Do the following

If you are planning your studies or have already applied to study, contact the employment authority in your area immediately and ask whether it is possible for you to study independently with unemployment benefit.

If you are planning to study or have already applied to study, contact your local employment service immediately and ask if it is possible to study independently while receiving unemployment benefits.

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To whom and on what terms

You can receive unemployment security for independent studies if

  • you have registered as a jobseeker
  • an employment authority estimates that studies are the best way to support your employment
  • the studies have been agreed upon in your integration plan.

Background information

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Raahen kaupunki

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Raahen kaupunki
Text edited by: Raahen kaupunki
Updated: 19/6/2025