In accordance with its founding principles, PSOAS provides housing for students in order to improve their economic and social status. To be eligible for PSOAS housing, tenants must be full-time degree students at an institution of higher education (after primary school) in the Oulu region.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for PSOAS housing, students must be enrolled in a degree program at an institution of higher education and earn 20 credits per year. Progress is monitored over two consecutive years, which means that the number of credits earned in a single year may be lower, as long as the student has earned a sufficient number of credits (40 credits) over the two-year monitoring period.
In the event that studies are terminated or suspended, or if they fail to progress in accordance with the regulations governing the right of tenancy, the tenancy will be terminated. However, when evaluating a tenant’s circumstances, the impact of their personal situation on their current capacity to study is always considered. For instance, during parental leave, it is to be expected that studies may not progress as usual. The most important thing is that the tenant still intends to complete their studies after the exceptional situation has ended.
Tenants are required to inform PSOAS of any changes affecting their right of tenancy, such as a change of study place, interruption of studies, or graduation, or if there are significant changes to their study or other information. Failure to provide accurate information or to cooperate fully may result in the termination or cancellation of the agreement.
Checking the Right to Tenancy
Checks on the right of tenancy are conducted regularly and primarily conducted electronically.
Proof of Studies
Tenants who receive a request to proof their studies must submit either:
- An official academic transcript or
- Documentation supporting circumstances that have temporarily interrupted or delayed their studies
Any reliable document showing the tenant’s academic progress or current life situation is acceptable as proof. PSOAS may request additional information from the tenant if necessary.
Post-Graduation
After graduation, housing arrangements are as follows:
- Tenancy agreement valid until further notice, lasting less than one year: 3 months’ notice period on the part of the lessor
- Tenancy agreement valid until further notice, lasting over one year: 6 months’ notice period on the part of the lessor
Fixed-term leases are not subject to a notice period; the lease expires at the end of the term, on the termination date specified in the lease.
10 Year Housing Limit
The maximum tenancy period at PSOAS is set at 10 years. This policy is applicable even in cases where studies are still ongoing. The lease will be canceled six months before the maximum period is reached, ensuring that it ends on the day the 10-year tenancy is completed.
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