05 / Make the numbers work
A good plan includes the everyday.
Plan tuition, monthly living costs and housing deposits separately. Ask the institution whether living funds must be transferred for the residence process and when you can access them. Keep an arrival reserve outside any money temporarily held by the institution.
Published living-cost guidanceEUR 1,000-1,500/month
Funding & scholarships
Check whether your institution and programme participate in the NL Scholarship. Follow the institution’s own closing date and eligibility rules. Compare the remaining tuition and living costs before deciding whether an award makes the course affordable.