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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.

Sometimes the employment services may send you forms related to starting and supporting your studies. Follow the instructions you receive and return the forms at least two weeks before you start your studies.

If the decision is positive, a new integration plan will be prepared for you, outlining your studies and related obligations.

If the decision is negative, the employment services will send you a notification letter.

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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.

If necessary, you must provide a report on the progress of your studies.

If you apply and are accepted to an independent course, the extent of which is at least 20 hours a week, notify an expert of the employment services immediately. You must pay any course fees yourself.

If you interrupt the studies, the payment of unemployment security might be interrupted.

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Text edited by: Central Ostrobothnia Employment Region
Updated: 19/6/2025