Applying for study benefit for students with a disability
Do you receive government financial support for your tertiary or secondary education? Are you unable to earn extra income due to a chronic illness or disability? Then you may be eligible for study benefit (studietoeslag) from your municipality.
All municipalities must pay an agreed minimum amount of study benefit to students with a medical disability. The amount of study benefit may differ from one municipality to another (in Dutch).
In all cases, the following conditions must be met to be eligible to receive study benefit:
- you receive student finance (studiefinanciering) as a tertiary student or a basic allowance (basistoelage) for secondary students;
- you cannot earn extra income alongside your studies because of your disability.
- you are not entitled to the Wajong benefit
All the conditions can be found on the website of the municipality where you are registered. If you have any questions about your situation, please contact the municipality.
You can apply for study benefit at the municipality where you live, regardless of where you are studying.
This is how it works for you
Here is some information from your municipality.
Apply for a study benefit
The conditions for applying for a study benedfit are:
- You have a structural disability that hinders your ability to work alongside your studies.
- You receive student finance or a contribution from the Education Contribution and School Expenses Allowance Act (WTOS).
- You are not entitled to a benefit under the Wajong Act.
Note: We may ask an independent expert to assess whether there is a structural medical disability.
Would you like more information about the conditions? Please contact us.
Arrangement in writing
Send us the following information:
- A fully completed and signed application form for financial allowances;
- Copy of your valid ID;
- Evidence that you receive a student grant or WTOS contribution;
- Medical statement showing that there is a structural limitation that forms an obstacle to being able to work alongside your studies.
If you do not have a medical statement, we can ask an independent expert to assess whether there is a structural medical disability.
Arrangement in writing
Send us the following information:
- A fully completed and signed application form for financial allowances;
- Copy of your valid ID;
- Evidence that you receive a student grant or WTOS contribution;
- Medical statement showing that there is a structural limitation that forms an obstacle to being able to work alongside your studies.
If you do not have a medical statement, we can ask an independent expert to assess whether there is a structural medical disability.
Arrange at the counter
You can also apply for a study benefit at the Public Affairs desks in the town hall in Wijhe or in the Holstohus in Olst. Don't forget to bring the supporting documents.
We usually process an application for a study benefit within 4 weeks. The legal term is 8 weeks.
You can object to the decision on your application. Do this within 6 weeks. Do you then disagree with the decision on the notice of objection? Then file an appeal with the court.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Olst-Wijhe
Visiting addresses
Raadhuisplein 1
8131BN Wijhe
| Monday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Tuesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Wednesday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Thursday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Friday | 09.00-12.00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Jan Schamhartstraat 5b
8121CM Olst
| Monday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Tuesday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Wednesday | 13.30-20.00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 13.30-16.30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |