Extra financial assistance for students unable to work for medical reasons
If illness or another disability prevents you from working alongside your studies, you may be entitled to extra funding from the local authority. the student allowance.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download the Application form study allowance and fill it out (in Dutch only). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. Do not do this sooner than two weeks before your study programme begins. You can also hand it in at the City Hall.
Conditions
- You are entitled to student allowance (WSF 2000) or receive financial assistance under the Fees and Educational Expenses (Allowances) Act (WTOS).
- You cannot work alongside your studies due to a disability or illness. To assess whether this is your case,we request an independent medical opinion. In some cases, a medical opinion is not necessary. For example, if the opinion of the attending physician/therapist clearly indicates that you cannot work alongside your studies. We will base the decision on whether to grant you student allowance on this information.
Are you receiving a Wajong benefit and are you studying?
In that case, you are not entitled to a study allowance.
Do you receive an internship allowance?
Let us know how much internship compensation you will receive. Do you receive more internship compensation than €215.75 per month? If so, your study allowance will be lower.
Do you have to show what costs you have?
No. This is not necessary to receive the study allowance.
What is the amount of the allowance?
| Age | Monthly study allowance (net) |
|---|---|
| Age 21 and above | € 369.75 |
| 20 | € 295.80 |
| 19 | € 221.85 |
| 18 | € 184.88 |
| 17 | € 146.06 |
| 16 | € 127.57 |
| 15 | € 110.93 |
Check schemes and benefits online
Want to know more about local authority schemes or benefits, such as rent allowance or extra money for sports? Do a check on the Dat Geldt voor Mij website and you see directly what you are entitled to and how to apply for it.
Free consultation
Would you rather talk to someone about what applies to you? If so, request a free consultation on the website of Dat Geldt voor Mij.
Need more information or help, or do you have any questions?
You will find more information on the page Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download the Application form study allowance and fill it out (in Dutch only). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. Do not do this sooner than two weeks before your study programme begins. You can also hand it in at the City Hall.
Conditions
- You are entitled to student allowance (WSF 2000) or receive financial assistance under the Fees and Educational Expenses (Allowances) Act (WTOS).
- You cannot work alongside your studies due to a disability or illness. To assess whether this is your case,we request an independent medical opinion. In some cases, a medical opinion is not necessary. For example, if the opinion of the attending physician/therapist clearly indicates that you cannot work alongside your studies. We will base the decision on whether to grant you student allowance on this information.
Are you receiving a Wajong benefit and are you studying?
In that case, you are not entitled to a study allowance.
Do you receive an internship allowance?
Let us know how much internship compensation you will receive. Do you receive more internship compensation than €215.75 per month? If so, your study allowance will be lower.
Do you have to show what costs you have?
No. This is not necessary to receive the study allowance.
What is the amount of the allowance?
| Age | Monthly study allowance (net) |
|---|---|
| Age 21 and above | € 369.75 |
| 20 | € 295.80 |
| 19 | € 221.85 |
| 18 | € 184.88 |
| 17 | € 146.06 |
| 16 | € 127.57 |
| 15 | € 110.93 |
Check schemes and benefits online
Want to know more about local authority schemes or benefits, such as rent allowance or extra money for sports? Do a check on the Dat Geldt voor Mij website and you see directly what you are entitled to and how to apply for it.
Free consultation
Would you rather talk to someone about what applies to you? If so, request a free consultation on the website of Dat Geldt voor Mij.
Need more information or help, or do you have any questions?
You will find more information on the page Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?