Money worries or debts
Do you have money worries? Or are you struggling to pay your bills? You're not alone. Nearly half of all students find it difficult to make ends meet. Find out where you can turn for free help and advice.
Student counsellor
The student counsellors can offer advice and information on financial issues, for example Dutch student finance and problems caused by study delay. When necessary, they can also refer you to other sources of help. See contact details on this page.
Chat, app, mail or call - anonymously and free of charge
The experts at Shout! and Geldfit can answer all your financial questions and support you in times of money worries. Their services are free of charge and can be anonymous if you wish. You can chat, app, email, call, or schedule an appointment for a personal meeting.
- SHout! Leiden
- Geldfit (in Dutch but with translation button at top of page)
Municipalities
Some municipalities offer free advice and help with debts:
- Leiden: First Aid Team for Money Worries (in Dutch - see translation instructions)
- The Hague: Helpdesk Money Matters (in Dutch but with translation button at top of page)
Do you live elsewhere? Get in touch with your local municipality.
Translate information into English
Some of the sources on this page are only available in Dutch. However, you can translate them easily into English as follows (depending on your browser):
- Chrome: how to translate webpages
- Edge: first install a translation extension
- Firefox: first install a translation extension
- Safari: how to translate webpages