When you’re a student in a new place, there are many things you need to keep track of – not least your finances. Many of the shops in Sønderborg offer student discount, and you can also get housing benefit and a Youth Card to help you get around the municipality cheaply.
If you live in a year-round home with your own kitchen, you may be eligible for housing benefit. Read more about eligibility for housing benefit here.
Are you about to start an education of some form and are you 18 years old? Then you might be entitled to SU. Read more about eligibility for SU support here.
If you need to find out more about the tax regulations for e.g. a student job, read more here.
A Youth Card allows you to travel cheaply to and from your school or place of education.
You can get a Youth Card if you are:
Read more about the rules and opportunities for applying for a Youth Card here
Remember to bring your student ID with you whenever you go to e.g. a café, start a leisure activity or go to a museum. Many places offer student discount.
In Sønderborg, we know that young people are our future, which is why we prioritise them and their activities. The first ever Tilting-at-the-Ring Festival Youth Lunch was a great success, with 850 children from Sønderborg – both local residents and those from other towns. Watch the video from the 2023 Youth Lunch in Sønderborg here.
The Bonde family moved home to Als and created a life that they thrive in and enjoy on a daily basis. They have everything they need right here.
There’s no place like home. These are the words of Christine Nørgaard Skylvad, who, after studying and living in Aarhus for a number of years, has moved back to Sønderborg with her husband Christian. They have built their dream home here and landed exciting jobs.