Costs

Want to do an internship or study abroad? Awesome! But how do you pay for it? And what kind of support can you get?

As a Rijn IJssel student, there are different options to help cover the costs of your trip abroad.

Heres what you can do:

Make an overview of the expected costs
Check if you can apply for a grant or scholarship
Look into extra funding options, like student finance
Convert your Dutch public transport card (OV) into a travel allowance while you're abroad

Go to wilweg.nl for helpful info about grants, allowances, and other useful tips.

Frequently Asked Questions about Costs and Grants

Going abroad? Then its smart to plan your budget ahead of time. Think about costs like:
Rent or accommodation
Groceries
Tuition fees
Fun activities or day trips
Also list your income, like:
Student finance
An internship allowance
A grant or scholarship
Tip: Start early and write everything down. Youll find a helpful example on wilweg.nl.
As a Rijn IJssel student, you can apply for funding through Erasmus+.
Erasmus+ is a European programme that supports studying, internships and learning abroad.
Ask your study programme what Erasmus+ options are available for you.
There are also other grants, like the VSBfonds scholarship.
Want to see more options? Visit wilweg.nl for an overview.
Besides a grant or scholarship, there are more ways to cover your costs abroad:
Student finance: Are you going abroad for part of your Dutch studies (for a course, internship or exchange)? Then your student finance can often continue. You must stay enrolled in your Dutch programme.
OV travel card allowance: Not using your Dutch public transport card (OV) while abroad? You can convert it into a monthly allowance.
Check duo.nl and wilweg.nl for all the details.