While there are no restrictions for the number of hours an EU national can work as a student, it is strongly recommended to work part-time:
- Up to 16 hours per week
- Full-time during June, July and August only
Supplementary Grant (Aanvullende beurs)
Monthly allowance from the Dutch government for EU students
The &qout;Supplementary Grant" (Aanvullende beurs) is part of the DUO student finance package. It's a monthly allowance from the Dutch government to help with living costs (rent, food, transport, etc.).
Graduation Benefit: If you meet the conditions and graduate within 10 years, this grant becomes free money (you don't have to repay it).
Eligibility for EU/EEA Students (Slovakia, Czech Republic, etc.)
You can get this grant even as an EU student if you:
- Are an EU/EEA citizen
- Are enrolled full-time at a Dutch university or university of applied sciences
- Live in the Netherlands with a Dutch address (registered at municipality – gemeente)
- Work at least 56 hours per month in a regular job (with Dutch contract and payslips)
- Have a BSN (Dutch ID number) and Dutch bank account

