The main task of the State Loan Fund for Education is to provide financial support to students through loans and grants. This includes funding for both upper secondary education and higher education, and they also offer special schemes for students who are in challenging situations, such as illness or disability. The loan fund allows for the possibility of deferring loan payments up to 36 times, and has schemes for debt cancellation for teachers under certain conditions.
Furthermore, the loan fund provides guidance on interest, fees and payment problems, and provides information on opportunities for exchange and online studies. They have a special focus on accessibility for students living in rural municipalities, which helps to ensure that educational opportunities are available to everyone, regardless of place of residence. The loan fund supports studies both in Norway and abroad, and works to adapt its services to the needs of today's students.