What financial support options are there for students who experience study delay due to force majeure?

During your studies you may experience study delay due to special circumstances such as illness, family circumstances, a functional impairment or pregnancy. In such a situation, the Student Support Fund (formerly Graduation Fund) can offer a solution. In addition, in some cases and under certain conditions it is possible to qualify for an extra year of Student finance at DUO.

In order to be eligible for this type of financial support, it is of the utmost importance that you report your study delay due to circumstances to a study advisor as soon as possible. In addition, it is also necessary to make an appointment with a student counsellor when the study delay increases to 15 ECTS.

More information can be found on the Student Support Fund (formerly Graduation Fund) page of the Student Service Centre on the Student Portal (log in with p- or s-number).