Applying for study benefit for students with a disability
Do you receive government financial support for your tertiary or secondary education? Are you unable to earn extra income due to a chronic illness or disability? Then you may be eligible for studietoeslag (study benefit) from your municipality.
Last updated 21 November 2022
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Amount of study benefit for students with a disability
All municipalities must pay an agreed minimum amount of study benefit to students with a medical disability. The minimum amount depends on your age. Your municipality may offer a higher study allowance.The amount of study benefit may differ from one municipality to another (in Dutch).
Conditions for study benefit for students with a disability
In all cases, the following conditions must be met to be eligible to receive study benefit:
- you receive studiefinanciering (student finance) as a tertiary student or a basistoelage (basic allowance) for secondary students;
- you cannot earn extra income alongside your studies because of your disability;
- You are not entitled to the Wajong benefit.
All the conditions can be found on the website of the municipality where you are registered. If you have any questions about your situation, please contact the municipality.
Applying for study benefit for students with a disability
You can apply for study benefit at the municipality where you live, regardless of where you are studying. Find out how to apply on your municipality’s website.