School Pupils' Allowance (for 18+ pupils in secondary education from low-income families)
Tegemoetkoming scholieren
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
Thuiswonend 142,96 -> 147,65; Uitwonend 333,10 -> 344,26 (basistoelage per maand)
https://duo.nl/particulier/tegemoetkoming-scholieren.jsp
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Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: duo.nl
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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