Dutch student grant can be used for study abroad

Dutch students will soon be able to study anywhere in the world and still receive a student grant from the Dutch government, just like domestic students. This was recently announced by the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science, Mr Bruno Bruins. He noted that this plan has the support of the entire Dutch government. In an interview with De Telegraaf, the largest daily newspaper in the Netherlands, Bruins is quoted as saying, “There are currently many more foreign students coming to the Netherlands than vice versa. That needs to change if we want to keep our international outlook. Making student grants and loans portable will give this ambition a major boost.” Dutch students can normally expect to get a grant of about 250 euros a month. If their parents have a low income, students can also take out a loan which is paid back later at a reduced rate of interest. Despite this, many Dutch students prefer to take a part-time job for a few hours a week rather than end up in debt. Read more: Eurogates. Forum of education news