Tilburg University compensates cost of living

On 1 January Tilburg University expanded the Options Model for its international employees. In addition to residence permit fees, which already qualified for compensation, international staff can now also be partially reimbursed for visits to their home country and higher living expenses in the Netherlands. To help pay for such "extraterritorial expenses", employees can use the money in their Facilities Account. Every year all employees who have a contract for 20 percent of fulltime or more receive a sum of money from the university, which they can use for facilities such as reimbursement of commuting expenses, a bicycle, an Internet connection at home, or a sports card. For 2007 the amount has been set at 220 euro. Through the Options Model employees can also exchange part of their gross income or vacation days to receive a tax-free reimbursement. [EvC]/Univers of Tilburg University