From student finance, to rent benefits, there are a lot of government schemes that you as a student can benefit off but might not know about. We have got you covered, from what schemes you need to apply for, to what the requirements are, to how to apply.
You’ve got questions we’ve got answers!
You can apply for student finance on the website of Mijn DUO. Check which documents you need to apply. Send them under ‘Documentary evidence for EU/EEA citizens, UK citizens, and Swiss’. Within 6 to 8 weeks after applying you will receive a letter.
Unfortunately, non-EU students are not eligible to apply for DUO Student Finance. For more information about DUO check out our blog post.
Brave Ones does not handle DUO application. For specific inquiries regarding DUO Student Finance, we would recommend contacting DUO directly, as they would have more specific answers to your questions. You can find methods to contact them on their website.
No. You do not have to apply yourself; your employer takes care of it once you got a job.
You are allowed to work up to 16 hours per week all year round OR full-time in June, July, and August.
No. Only citizens from outside the EU/EAA/Switzerland need a work permit.
