The Central Student Council (CSG) and DUO loans supplement maintenance contributions for Tilburg students, but affect the parents' obligation. Learn how these systems work together with the vibrant student city of Tilburg, where Fontys University of Applied Sciences and Tilburg University welcome thousands of students.
CSG Award in Tilburg
From age 18, you are entitled to a basic grant and supplementary grant if parental capacity is low. DUO calculates this based on your parents' income. In Tilburg, with affordable student housing around the Spoorzone, this helps cover study costs alongside local part-time jobs in sectors such as textiles or events during Dutch Design Week.
Impact on Maintenance
The CSG reduces the student's need, making a lower parental contribution possible. Judges in the East Brabant District Court do not offset loans as income, but look at actual capacity to pay. Tilburg family judges take into account regional costs such as rent in the Oud-Zuid neighborhood.
DUO Loans for Tilburg Students
Tuition fee and public transport loans are supplementary and ideal for commuters to Fontys or the university. In case of debts, this has no impact on the family obligation, not even with the attractive public transport card for train travel from Tilburg Central Station.
Practical Example: A student at Fontys in Tilburg with €400 CSG and €300 DUO loan still claims €200 from parents. Advice: submit your DUO application before September for maximum assistance and combine with local schemes such as the Tilburg study fund contribution for low incomes.