Parental benefit or lump-sum grant?
Use the guide to decide whether you should apply for parental benefit or a lump-sum grant. You can only apply for one of them.
Use the guide to decide whether you should apply for parental benefit or a lump-sum grant. You can only apply for one of them.
You can receive cash-for-care benefits for children between the ages of one and two years of age or for adopted children who have not started school. If your child attends a government subsidised day care centre full-time, you will not receive cash-for-care benefits. If your child attends a government subsidised day-care centre part-time, you can receive partial support.
You may be entitled to child benefit if you have a child under the age of 18 in your care, who is living with you in Norway. Single parents are also entitled to extended child benefit and infant supplement. You do not usually need to apply for child benefit. If the child is born in Norway, the mother will automatically receive child benefit around 2 months after the child is born.
If you need assistance owing to a disability, you can apply for a carer certificate.
Companion certificates are issued to disabled persons who would like to be accompanied by a friend, family member or care assistant when they are out and about in society. The companion certificate scheme is voluntary organised by municipal authorities. It aims to improve the quality of life for disabled persons. In areas where the scheme is in operation, the certificate entitles a disabled person's companion to free entrance to public cultural events and travel on public transport. You can apply for one online.
Create a draft repayment plan showing repayment instalments, interest rates and fees for your student loan.
If you live in a low-income household, you may be entitled to receive housing allowance. Here you can calculate how much housing allowance you may be entitled to.