Financial struggles rise among higher education students in Finland

The financial struggles faced by higher education students in Finland have increased over the past three years, according to a survey conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). The survey reveals that a quarter of respondents have feared running out of food due to a lack of money over the last year. Almost one in five students have reported having to cut back on purchasing medication.

To gain further insight into how these financial difficulties impact students’ daily lives, the organization is gathering experiences from those affected. Are you among those who have had to worry about food scarcity or cut back on buying medicines? How do financial challenges manifest in your day-to-day life? The organization is planning to publish a piece on this topic and invites individuals to share their experiences through a questionnaire linked in the article.

Participants’ responses will only be included in the article with their consent, and personal information will be handled exclusively by the journalists involved in the reporting. If you have questions related to the questionnaire, you can reach out via email.

A few specific questions in the survey include whether your financial struggles have increased, how these struggles affect your daily life, and if you have experienced anxiety over food running out or have reduced spending on medications. The survey also collects optional details such as name, age, hometown, email address, and phone number.