Request a lifelong learning credit
Do you want to take a study programme, but are you no longer eligible for regular student finance? If so, you may be eligible for a loan. You can use this to pay your tuition. This is called the ‘lifelong learning credit’ (levenlanglerenkrediet).
Last updated on 13 May 2025
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Conditions for the lifelong learning credit
You must meet certain conditions for a lifelong learning loan. For example:
- You’re taking a full-time or part-time programme at a college or university, for instance. Or a full-time BOL programme in secondary vocational education (MBO).
- You’re younger than 57.
The website of the education executive agency (DUO) gives the conditions for this.
How to request a lifelong learning credit
You may apply for a lifelong learning credit from DUO.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Wet studiefinanciering 2000, artikel 3.16b