Student finance if you live abroad

If you meet certain conditions, you may also be entitled to student finance as a foreign student, even if you study abroad.

Student financing currently consists of three components:

1. basic grant

2. supplementary grant

3. Public transport reimbursement.

4. loan

5. tuition fee loan

If you meet all the requirements, you are entitled to the basic grant, public transport reimbursements, and the supplementary grant. These are a gift (you must obtain your diploma within 10 years). The supplementary grant is income-related. When applying, you will therefore need to declare your parent(s)' income, for example, through a tax return from their country of residence. DUO will then assess your eligibility for the supplementary grant.

If necessary, you can also apply for an interest-bearing loan or tuition fee credit. You can also apply for student finance retroactively for the entire current academic year (not for previous academic years) . Not sure if you meet all the requirements for student finance? Always apply! DUO will then assess your application. On May 28, 2024, the SNBN, in collaboration with DUO, organized a webinar specifically for Dutch students abroad. Frequently asked questions are answered here. You can watch the webinar here:

Webinar DUO 28 mei 2024

If you have any questions after watching this webinar, please email info@snbn.nl . Our education team will answer your question as quickly as possible.