studiestödsnämnden

Studiestödsnämnden (The Study Support Board) was a Swedish government agency responsible for administering state financial support for students, primarily in higher education. Its remit included grants and loans for students, allocation of funds to universities and educational programs, and the handling of applications and appeals under the laws governing study assistance.

The board operated within the policy framework set by the government and Parliament. It issued administrative regulations, assessed eligibility criteria, and decided on individual grant and loan applications. It also advised government bodies on study-support policy and helped supervise the implementation of national rules for student aid.

The personnel of Studiestödsnämnden were appointed by the government and included a chairperson and other board members as well as a civil service secretariat. The organization was headquartered in Stockholm, with field offices as needed to handle local inquiries.

In the course of education-policy reforms in the late 20th century, the responsibilities of Studiestödsnämnden were reorganized. In the 1990s, its functions were transferred to Centrala studiestödsnämnden (CSN), which continued to administer Swedish student financial aid. The transition reflected broader efforts to streamline administration and improve efficiency in the distribution of study support across Sweden.

Studiestödsnämnden is now referenced primarily in historical accounts of Sweden’s student-financing system. Its work helped shape access to higher education and the modernization of how state support is delivered.