Request student finance for tertiary (higher) education
You receive studiefinanciering (student finance) if you are taking a programme at a recognised college or university in the Netherlands. Student finance consists of different components, such as the basic grant, the supplementary grant, the interest bearing loan, the student travel product and the tuition fees loan.
Last updated on 22 June 2023
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Conditions for student finance in tertiary education
Student finance is subject to certain conditions. For instance, you must be younger than 30 years of age. The Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs – DUO (education implementation service) website gives all of the student finance conditions.
Request student finance for tertiary education
You may request student finance online from DUO. It is best to submit your student finance application at least 8 weeks before the start of your studies.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
The Student Finance Act 2000, article 2.8
Regulation on student finance 2000