Applying for a lifelong learning credit
If you want to do a course or study but are no longer entitled to student finance, you may be eligible for a levenlanglerenkrediet (lifelong learning credit). You can use this loan to pay your tuition fees or course fees.
Last updated on 13 May 2025
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Conditions for lifelong learning credit
To be eligible for a lifelong learning credit, you must meet certain conditions. For example:
- You’re taking a full-time, part-time or dual programme in higher professional education (HBO) or at university (also covers modular programmes). Or you’re taking a full-time BOL programme in secondary vocational education (MBO).
- You are younger than 57 years of age.
All the conditions for the lifelong learning credit can be found on the website of DUO (education implementation service).
How to apply for a lifelong learning credit
You can apply for a lifelong learning credit from DUO.
Application deadline for the lifelong learning credit
You should apply for the lifelong learning credit in good time, before your course or study starts. You cannot apply for the lifelong learning credit for months that have already passed.
- If you are going to do a full course or study, you should apply for the lifelong learning credit before the course or study starts.
- If you are not going to do a full course or study, but only a module, you should apply for the lifelong learning credit for the duration of the module.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Wet studiefinanciering 2000, artikel 3.16b