Lånekassen’s Appeal Board

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research has appointed an appeals board to which Lånekassen decisions can be appealed.

Lånekassen’s Appeal Board’s interpretation and application of the regulations will provide guidance for Lånekassen’s future processing of similar cases.

Appeals deadline and proceedings

In the event that Lånekassen has made a decision that you believe to be incorrect pursuant to the regulations, you may submit a signed, written appeal to Lånekassen. You must lodge the appeal within three weeks of receiving notification of the decision. You cannot appeal the regulations, only their application.

Members of the Board

Members are appointed for a term of three years at a time, with the exception of pupil and student representatives, who are appointed for a term of one year at a time.

Member Position
Gisle Johnson Chairperson
Ida Hogneland Deputy Chairperson
Arild Riege Deputy Representative
Ingrid Laurén-Kristiansen (ANSA) Permanent Student Representative
Thomas Tangen (NSO) Deputy Student Representative

Secretary to Lånekassen’s Appeal Board

Fredrik Wie

Meeting dates Fall 2026

  • Monday,  September 21
  • Monday,  October 19
  • Monday,  November 16
  • Monday, December 14

The annual report from 2025, Lånekassen's Appeal Board (PDF)

The annual report from 2024, Lånekassen's Appeal Board (PDF)

Examples of Appeal Cases

All the documents below are in Norwegian only.