Reduction in the monthly study debt payment

If your monthly study debt payments are too high. Then you can request a reduction via a ‘draagkrachtmeting’ or financial assessment of your ability to repay the monthly study debt amount.

What to submit

To request a reduction in the monthly payment amount you will need to submit:

A letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Culture, Youth and Sport requesting a ‘draagkrachtmeting’ or financial assessment of your ability to repay the study debt.

  • Please mention in this letter the monthly amount that you are requesting to repay
  • Include a breakdown of your monthly income and- expenses in your letter.
  • Sign the letter.
  • Salary slips for the last 2 months (if applicable)
  • Proof of tax declaration for at least two (2) years previous to this request
  • If you are unemployed please indicate how your living expenses are being covered and provide supporting documents .
  • Proof of monthly expenses, eg. loans, rent, gebe, etc. (if applicable)

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