Financial allowance for students 18 years and older.

Parents receive child benefit until their child turns 18. If your child still goes to secondary school after that, you can apply for a financial allowance for students. Who is this for? What are your rights? And how can you apply? You can read about it here.

Basic grant for everyone

The basic grant does not depend on the parents’ income. Every child between 18 and 30 in secondary education has the right to it. The amount of the basic grant depends on the student’s living situation. If your child lives at home, the amount is lower than if your child lives independently. The basic grant is a gift.

Additional grant depending on income

The additional grant does depend on parents’ income. It also depends on the type of school your child goes to. The grant has several parts:

• A financial allowance for school costs
• A financial allowance for tuition fees
• Students in general adult secondary education and private secondary education can get the allowance for tuition fees.

More information and application

The financial allowance for students is paid by DUO. For more information, see the DUO website. Your child can also apply for the allowance there. Also visit Digidingen-desk. There you will find clear explanations, step-by-step plans, videos, and tips about study financing, the student travel product and the public transport card.