Financial resources
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!
As a student at a college or university, you are entitled to student finance until the age of 30. You will usually get this for the official duration of your education. Do you have a type I residence permit or are you from an EU/EEA country, Switzerland or the United Kingdom? Or is your partner or parent from one of these countries? Then you may be able to get student finance. You can also refer to this page for an overview of financial schemes that might be helpful to you:
Nationwide schemes
The DUO website also provides information on when it is possible to apply for care allowance, rent allowance or tax fund (if you have a part-time job). It is also sometimes possible to reclaim tuition fees or stop an instalment scheme. Check the possibilities!
Schemes provided by educational institutions
Tips
Do you expect to incur study delays?
If you are facing or expect to face study delays, please inform your study supervisor as soon as possible.
What if you already have Wajong?
You are not entitled to the municipality's individual study allowance if you already have Wajong.
How do you get financial support and what are the conditions?
Contact your student counsellor at your educational institution for this. Each financial arrangement is subject to strict conditions for eligibility. So check the original source of each financial scheme and ask your educational institution for help where possible!
Tools
Geldfit
Geldfit is an anonymous test to understand your financial options.
What does studying cost?
Studying is a great investment in your future. Find out here how studying is affordable for you too. With a good plan, you will soon start your studies prepared!
Which insurance is right for you?
As a student, you need to take out a number of insurances. On https://www.studenten-zorgverzekeringen.nl/ you can compare information on health and other insurances. In providing information, the platform also focuses specifically on students with a disability, chronic condition or other special study circumstances that require extra support.
Organisations
Geldfit
As a student, you can request a free personal consultation with a Geldfit coach by calling 0800-8115. Chatting with a Geldfit staff member for quick and anonymous advice is also possible.
Contact: helpen@geldfit.nl | Website: Geldfit
Information point Wajong
Information Point Wajong is for anyone who has a question about the changes in the Wajong. So for the Wajong person themselves, but also for parents and carers, supervisors, job coaches, etc.
Contact: wajong@iederin.nl | Website: Informatiepunt Wajong
Per Saldo
Per Saldo provides advice, support and stands up for interests when it comes to personal budgets.
Contact: info@pgb.nl | Website: Per Saldo
UWV
UWV is a vital part of society and works for everyone in the labour market. UWV is committed to preventing unemployment and disability.
Contact: 088 - 8989294 | Website: UWV
MEE Zuid-Limburg
MEE South Limburg provides advice and support for young people with disabilities or other vulnerabilities for when things are not going so well. For example, at school, with work, housing or money matters.
Contact: info@meezuidlimburg.nl | Website: MEE Zuid-Limburg
Interstedelijk Studenten Overleg | ISO
ISO is the largest national student organisation in the Netherlands and represents the general interests of nearly 750,000 students at universities and colleges of higher education.
Contact: iso@iso.nl | Website: Interstedelijk Studenten Overleg | ISO
Ieder(in)
Every(in) is an organisation of people with a physical disability, intellectual disability or chronic illness to which many organisations belong. They represent interests, support and inform.
Contact: post@iederin.nl | Website: Ieder(in)
More options outside the educational institution
There are several organisations that may be able to help you with your support needs. Click here for the total overview.