Student allowance DUO

If your child is still in voortgezet onderwijs (secondary school) and is already 18, they can apply for a student allowance. The best way to calculate this is to go the DUO website and indicate the joint income of both parents. The highest amounts are shown below. To apply you need a DigiD. If you do not already have one, you can apply for a DigiD at digid.nl/aanvragen..

Living at home
€ 137.58 per month

Living away from home
€ 485.08 per month*

* This allowannce is temporarily € 164,30 per month higher.

This allowance is granted until your child goes to college/university.

For single parents there is an alternative arrangement.

This link directs you to DUO. There you will find forms you can use for payment arrangements, allowances, refund request, etc.