THE HAGUE - (Former) students who have studied for one or more years in higher education in the Netherlands under the loan system did not receive a basic grant during that period. As a result, they may have had to borrow extra from DUO. To compensate students for this, they receive a financial allowance.
Allowance for lack of basic grant
Study voucher allowance
Personal message or personal application
More information about the allowance can be found on: duo.nl/loansystemallowance DUO implements legislation and regulations on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) in the field of funding educational institutions, providing and collecting student finance and school expenses allowances, and taking care of the diploma recognition and legalization process.
