Norway Student Loan Calculator

Work out the monthly payment and total cost of your student loan from Lånekassen (Norway's State Educational Loan Fund), based on loan amount, interest rate and repayment period.

Monthly payment
2,295 kr
15 years
Total interest
113,096 kr
Total paid
413,096 kr
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How to use the student loan calculator

  1. Enter how much student loan you have or expect to have upon finishing your education.
  2. Enter the current Lånekassen interest rate — check lanekassen.no for the exact rate, since it's adjusted several times a year.
  3. Enter the desired repayment period. The calculator shows the monthly payment and total cost.

How the student loan is calculated

The calculator uses the annuity formula, the same principle as for ordinary loans — you pay a fixed amount each month, where the split between interest and principal changes over time:

Monthly payment = L × r ÷ (1 − (1 + r)−n)
where L is the loan amount, r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate ÷ 12 ÷ 100), and n is the number of months.

Student loans from Lånekassen are interest-free for as long as you're in education. Repayment with interest only begins after you've completed or left your education, normally starting six months after. This calculator shows the cost in the actual repayment phase.

Note: Lånekassen has a floating interest rate that's adjusted several times a year by the Norwegian Parliament — the rate you use here is therefore only an estimate. This calculator also doesn't account for any interest tax deduction. Check lanekassen.no for the current rate and your actual repayment plan. This calculator applies to Norwegian student loans only.
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Frequently asked questions

Is student loan interest-free while I'm studying?

Yes. Student loans from Lånekassen are interest-free throughout your education. Interest calculation and repayment only start after you've completed or left your education, normally from six months after.

How is the Lånekassen interest rate set?

Lånekassen has a floating interest rate that's normally adjusted up to five times a year, based on market interest levels. This differs from banks' consumer loans, where the rate is often set individually by each bank.

Can I pay off my student loan faster without a fee?

Yes. Lånekassen doesn't charge a fee for extra repayment or early repayment of the student loan, unlike some other loan types.

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