Possibilities for a supplementary grant
If your parents are unable to make a financial contribution to your education or their contribution is very limited, you may be eligible for additional financial aid in the form of the supplementary grant. The amount of this supplementary grant depends on a variety of factors. These include your parents’ income and whether you have any siblings. Any student can apply for the supplementary grant scheme, whether or not they are disabled or have a special need.
Accommodation schemes
Nationwide schemes
Every financial aid scheme has strict criteria in place to determine whether you are eligible.
- The supplementary grant is a financial contribution for students in senior secondary vocational education to help them pay tuition. The amount you will receive depends on factors including your parents’ income and the number of siblings you have.
Do not neglect any possibilities for financial aid! You should always apply for the supplementary grant or allowance. You will only need to do this once. After that, your application will be re-evaluated each year to see if you qualify.
Ask your educational institution for help wherever possible and make sure to report any problems you encounter as soon as you can. In many cases, a study adviser or student counsellor can refer you to someone who is knowledgeable about the financial possibilities at your school; they may also be able to help you apply for such aid, when you expect to incur a study delay, for instance. That way, you can avoid being too late in submitting your request for these accommodations!
Have a look at the other facilities, accommodations or schemes that might be helpful for you, too.
Tips for financial possibilities
What if your student loan 2023 is lower than expected?
The lower amount is often because the supplementary grant cannot yet be calculated due to unknown income details of the parents. Use the duo.nl/aanvullendebeurs tool for more information on the supplementary grant and what you can do yourself to receive the correct amount in January.
What are the criteria to qualify for a financial scheme?
Every scheme has strict criteria in place to determine whether you are eligible. For this reason, you should find out the original source for each financial aid scheme and ask your educational institution for help wherever possible!
Your student counsellor can help
Ask your student counsellor how to apply for financial aid if you are having trouble doing so on your own.