History
- Lånekassen was established in 1947, in the continuation of a series of welfare bills for students in higher education
- In the first year, a total of NOK 3,3 million was allocated to ca. 2200 students
- In the late 1950s, support was extended to pupils in upper secondary education
- Means testing of the parents’ economy was disbanded in the early 1970s
- The 1980s saw a comprehensive decentralization of Lånekassen's organization and the growing importance of regional offices
- The system of grants and loans was further developed and differentiated in the 1980s and 1990s
- Computer systems for mass-processing of applications were installed in the 1980s and 1990s
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