Student Finance: Basic Grant
Studiefinanciering: basisbeurs (mbo, hbo, wo)
Paid by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
U bent Nederlander of u hebt een verblijfsvergunning type II, III, IV of V. U moet jonger zijn dan 30 als uw studiefinanciering ingaat. Doet u mbo? Dan moet u minimaal 18 jaar zijn voor een beurs of rentedragende lening.
https://duo.nl/particulier/studiefinanciering/voorwaarden.jsp
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: duo.nl
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