For students in Leiden at Leiden University, the Central Student Grant (CSG) and DUO loans supplement parental maintenance contributions, but they affect the statutory obligation of parents. Discover how these systems work in the Leiden context, with high study costs and living expenses around the university campus.
CSG Award in Leiden
From age 18, you are entitled to a basic grant and supplementary grant if parental financial capacity is low. DUO calculates this based on parental income. For Leiden students with a room in the city centre or with student associations such as those on the Rapenburg, this assistance is crucial due to the high rental prices.
Impact on Maintenance for Leiden Students
The CSG reduces the calculated needs of the student, which may result in a lower parental contribution. Judges at the District Court of The Hague (for Leiden) do not offset loans as income, but look at the net needs after CSG. In local cases, we often see offsetting in disputes over contributions.
DUO Loans Specific to Leiden
Tuition fee and public transport loans are supplementary to the basic grant. Even with debts from previous years, this has no impact on the family obligation. For Leiden, with the proximity of the station and public transport use to lecture halls, public transport loans are popular.
Practical Example in Leiden: A student with €450 CSG and €350 DUO loan still claims €250 from parents for extra costs such as books or room rent. Advice for Leiden students: Submit your DUO application before September via the Student Finance Desk on the Leiden University campus for maximum assistance and fast processing.