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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.

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

Ask your municipality about all the conditions that apply.

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

Your (future) place of residence falls under:
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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

Opening hours
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

Opening hours
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
Last updated on 26 September 2022