Student Grant issues

The Faroese Board of Appeal handles appeals concerning decisions made by the Faroese student grant authority. These may include, for example, decisions on educational grants, travel grants, or project support.

Relevant Considerations

As a general rule, appeals to the Board must be submitted in writing and must be reasoned. It is important that the appealed decision and any other relevant documents are submitted along with the appeal. Please note that the usual deadline for submitting an appeal is 6 weeks from the date the decision is received. In special cases, this deadline may be extended if valid reasons are provided.

There is no fee for submitting an appeal to the Board in student grant issues. The Board aims to process all appeals as efficiently as possible, but it may take approximately 3 months before the case is fully prepared and ready for a decision. As the appellant, you will be kept informed of the progress of your case.

If you have any questions or doubts about whether a decision related to student grants can be appealed to the Faroese Board of Appeal, you are welcome to contact the Board, which is happy to provide guidance and answer questions.

Legal Basis

The rules for appealing decisions on student grants are set out in Parliamentary Act No. 36 of 3 May 2007 on Student Grants, as last amended by Parliamentary Act No. 159 of 10 December 2021.

The rules governing the activities of the Faroese Board of Appeal are laid down in Parliamentary Act No. 147 of 25 November 2021 on the Faroese Board of Appeal and in Executive Order No. 161 of 14 December 2021 on the Rules of Procedure for the Faroese Board of Appeal.

The Faroese Board of Appeal

In student grant issues, the Faroese Board of Appeal typically consists of the Director and two jurists. The Board may seek advice from an expert during the preparation of a case. Additionally, it is also possible for the Board to include one or more experts as part of its composition.

Expert advice in student grant issues is usually provided by a professional such as a student advisor. A list of the experts affiliated with the Board of Appeal can be found on the website. Click here to view the experts.

Contact

Appeals to the Faroese Board of Appeal must be sent to 

Føroya Kærustovnur
Undir Hornabakka
Postboks 45
110 Tórshavn

or by email to: fks@fks.fo