Allowance for loan system students

Allowance for lack of basic grant

The allowance for lack of basic grant is available to HBO and university students who were not eligible for a basic grant. It doesn't matter if they applied for student finance or not.

You:

• were entitled to student finance for at least 12 months under the loan system (2015-2023);
• obtain or obtained a diploma within the 10-year diploma period;
• will receive €34.17 per month.

Are you eligible for the allowance for lack of basic grant?

Start the tool (in Dutch) and fill in your situation. You'll immediately see if you qualify and whether you need to apply for it yourself.

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Study voucher allowance

The first students who studied under the student loan system were not able to fully benefit from investments in higher education. They can receive the study voucher allowance in addition to the allowance for lack of basic grant.

You:

• first received student finance between September 2015 and August 2019;
• obtain or obtained a final diploma within the 10-year diploma period;
• will receive a one-time payment of €2,097.08.

If you already meet the conditions now, you will receive a personal notice in January 2025. If you obtain your diploma later, you will receive notification after your educational institution has submitted your diploma.

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