CSN · Study grants & loans

Use your CSN grant to study Spanish in Málaga

From Sweden and can use CSN to study Spanish? Come to Debla — an Instituto Cervantes-accredited school on the Costa del Sol and live your immersion with us.

Students and teacher in the garden of Debla Spanish school in Málaga
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Sweden
CSN application
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Málaga
Learning Spanish
20+lessons/week on our full-time intensive course
3–6weeks: typical CSN processing time*
The basics

What is CSN, exactly?

CSN (Centrala studiestödsnämnden) is the Swedish Board of Student Finance. It offers grants and loans to Swedish students studying in Sweden or abroad — including full-time Spanish courses at accredited schools like Debla.

Students arriving at Debla Spanish school in Málaga
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Tuition fees

CSN funding can go towards the cost of a qualifying full-time Spanish course.

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Accommodation

Depending on your situation, funding can help with housing costs while you study in Málaga.

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Living expenses

The grant and loan portions are designed to support everyday costs during your stay.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

CSN sets its own criteria and reviews every application individually. As a general guide, Swedish students typically need to:

  • Be enrolled on a full-time course that leads to a recognised qualification or level
  • Have lived in Sweden for at least two of the last five years, with some exceptions
  • Be under 60 years old (borrowing terms change from age 51)
  • Not be receiving certain other Swedish benefits at the same time
  • Have no outstanding issues with previous CSN funding
  • *Rules, amounts and processing times are set exclusively by CSN and can change. Always confirm your personal eligibility directly with CSN at csn.se — Debla can prepare course documentation but the funding decision is CSN's alone.
Step by step

How to apply for CSN funding

Four steps, from choosing your course to arriving in Málaga.

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Choose your course

Pick a full-time intensive course — our courses run at 20 lessons/week or more, in line with typical CSN full-time requirements.

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Get your documents

Debla prepares your enrolment confirmation and course details in the format CSN asks for.

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Apply on csn.se

Submit your application on the CSN website, attaching our documentation.

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Get approved & start

CSN typically reviews applications in a few weeks. Once approved, you're ready to start classes in Málaga.

Why Debla

Learn Spanish where Spanish is lived

An Instituto Cervantes-accredited school in the heart of Málaga, with small, level-based groups and real conversation practice from day one.

  • Instituto Cervantes accreditedQuality-assured teaching standards, recognised internationally.
  • Small, level-based groupsReal conversation time, not lectures.
  • Central Málaga locationClose to the beach, the historic centre and everyday Spanish life.

Why Málaga

Málaga is a compact, walkable, sunny city — easy to settle into, easy to practise Spanish in every day, from the market to the beach.

Small-group Spanish class at DeblaSmall, level-based groups
Student lounge at Debla Spanish school
Students at Debla in Málaga
Questions

CSN & Debla, answered

Can I use CSN to study Spanish at Debla? +
If your course meets CSN's requirements — generally full-time study — you can apply for funding to help cover your course at Debla in Málaga. We prepare the enrolment and course documents your application needs.
How many lessons per week do I need? +
Our intensive courses run from 20 lessons a week, which aligns with the full-time study intensity CSN typically expects. Exact requirements depend on your personal CSN assessment.
Does Debla decide if I get funding? +
No — CSN reviews and approves every application individually. Debla's role is to give you accurate course documentation and support; the funding decision and its terms are entirely CSN's responsibility.
How long does approval take? +
CSN generally processes applications within a few weeks, though this varies by time of year. We recommend applying as early as possible before your intended start date.
Do I need to repay CSN funding? +
The loan portion of CSN support is repaid over time under CSN's own terms; grant amounts generally aren't repaid. For exact repayment terms, check directly with CSN.
What documents will Debla give me? +
Typically your enrolment confirmation and course details (level, hours per week, dates). If your application also needs accommodation confirmation, let us know and we'll help arrange it.

Ready to bring your CSN grant to Málaga?

Tell us your dates and level — we'll help you choose the right course and prepare your CSN documents.

Contact us
Debla advisor helping a student with course documents