JAMKO’s social policy trusteeship aims to monitor and promote the well-being of students throughout their lives. Social policy trusteeship focuses on welfare-related issues such as health care and social benefits such as student grants. In addition, social policy trusteeship monitors the implementation of accessibility, equality and ethical principles at Jamk and JAMKO.
Further information:
Social Policy Responsible of the Board, sopo(a)jamko.fi
Student housing in Jyväskylä has changed for the better, and student housing does not automatically mean living with several roommates in small quarters or long distances. There are many options available and it is worth considering that when looking for an apartment
We have put together an information pack to support your home search and tenant.
A higher education student’s income is typically made up of several different sources. The foundation of student finances is financial aid, which may include a study grant, student loan, and housing supplement. Many students also supplement their income through part-time work and seasonal employment. In some situations, students may be eligible for additional benefits, such as social assistance. Careful financial planning and understanding the available support options can help make studying and everyday life more manageable.
Further information:
Student Financial Support (Suomi.fi)
Financial Aid for Higher Education Students (Kela)
Income During Studies (Job Market Finland)
Housing Benefits (Kela)
The Finnish Students’ Healthcare Service (FSHS) produces student healthcare services to all students in higher education. The student health care fee is paid to Kela. Students who are entitled to use the services of FSHS are students who have registered as attending (present) and who are completing
Exchange students, students at the Open University of Applied Sciences, or postgraduate students are not entitled to the services of FSHS.
The services provided by FSHS include:
A doctor at FSHS can also refer you to special medical care if needed. The personnel at FSHS always advises the student and helps them find the services they need.
Fee is paid to Kela
You can pay the healthcare fee via Kela’s e-service OmaKela. The amount of the healthcare fee for students in higher education is adjusted annually. The fee is paid for both the spring and the autumn term. Kela does not send a bill for the fee, but are expected to pay it unprompted. More detailed information on payment of the healthcare fee is available at How to pay the healthcare fee in higher education.
Read more:
If you are an international exchange student, read medical treatment in international situations (Kela website)
Reconciling family and studies requires careful planning, flexibility and attention to your own ability to cope. You have the right to highlight, for example in your course feedback, situations where you have found it difficult to combine family and studies. This will help the university to develop more flexible training and teaching practices.
For example, if your child falls ill, you have the right to stay at home to look after them. However, you cannot waive the number of absences allowed or the course requirements on the grounds of family reasons, but negotiating substitutions in good faith will help your studies to progress.
Students with families should familiarise themselves with and take advantage of the support services and social benefits offered by the city, the state and associations. For example, the current reform of family leave makes it easier for families to adapt their life situation to their studies. Many organisations offer short-term childcare, for example during exams, and the student union will support you if you feel you have been treated unfairly.
The guide for students with families contains comprehensive information on the different types of social and financial support available.
The student union supports an equal an accessible study environment! Your studies can proceed as planned, even if you have a learning difficulty, illness or handicap, a different linguistic or a cultural background or other circumstance that might influence your studies. If you require support or special arrangements during your studies, first contact the the student counsellor of your own unit. Granted support can be, for example, increased time to take an exam, an alternative way to complete an assignment, online studies, extra studies in linguistic skills, translation services or different instruments to aid studies.
The quality of instruction is to remain equal regardless of gender, linguistic or cultural background and physical characteristics. Teachers are to encourage and acknowledge students equally. Students are to have equal opportunities to receive instruction and issues are to be addressed in an equal manner.
If you consider that you have been treated in an unequal manner, it is worth taking the issue up with the person in question. You can also contact the harassment contact person, or JAMKO trusteeship.
Unsuitability legislation is set to improve safety in academic education and working life, and to find solutions for cases where unsuitability is suspected, e.g. during admittance or during studies. The legislation protects the students rights in problem situations. At JAMK, some parts concern the students in social and health care field and vocational teacher education, while others – drug testing, violent behaviour, disciplinary procedures – apply to all students. Read more about unsuitability matters and safe study environment.
More on these subjects on the website of The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman which is an independent and autonomous authority that monitors the Equality Act and provides guidance and information on discrimination.
Harassment means unwelcome physical or verbal actions based on e.g. age, sex, sexual orientation, nationality or cultural background, physical features like skin colour, language, opinion or disability. Harassment can be, for example, discrimination, unequal treatment, when it comes to evaluation, singling out, threatening, or any verbal or physical behaviour which the object considers abusive. Harassment and molestation can also be, for example, inappropriate propositions, indecent talk or jokes, email or social media messages or posts which are indiscreet, comments about appearance or any other sexual proposals and demands. None of these should be tolerated.
Finland has a law against discrimination and it obligates institutes of higher education to inhibit and address such actions: the Non-discrimination Act. Jamk UAS has drawn up a programme to improve equality in Jamk UAS. Also JAMKO has one for their own activities.
If you are being treated inappropriately in the university community, you should immediately express that you do not feel comfortable with the situation. If the matter does not progress through discussion between the parties or if there is conflict, students can contact the Student Union’s harassment contact persons with a low threshold.
Harassment contact person is a person appointed by the student union to support students in matters where harassment, equality issues or other misconduct is suspected. All further actions will be decided in co-operation with the student. The Harassment contact person offers a listening ear and insight to choose the next step for the situation. The harassment contact person acts with strict confidentiality and always only with the permission of the person in question.
Harassment contact persons at JAMKO are there for all Jamk students. JAMKO’s harassment contact persons are JAMKO actives, students in Jamk UAS that have been trained for the position. You can contact anyone you feel comfortable with, in Finnish or in English.
You can use the form below to contact JAMKO’s harassment contact persons anonymously if, for example, you want to report a case of harassment, an equality issue, or other misconduct to JAMKO.
The information provided in the form may be forwarded to the harassment contact persons of specific events for further processing, but only with your consent. If you would like us to contact you, please fill in your contact details on the form.
Please note that it may take a few working days to process the form.