Erasmus University Rotterdam
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EUR Emergency Fund

  • Adjusted on: Thursday 24 Sep 2026, 11:01

Are you facing unexpected financial hardship during your studies due to unforeseen circumstances? The EUR Emergency Fund may be able to help.

The EUR Emergency Fund is intended for students who, during their enrolment at EUR, experience financial difficulties due to special, unforeseen, and temporary circumstances and can be assisted with a small, one-off financial contribution. The financial assistance is, for example, intended for students who face financial disadvantages due to a war or natural disaster in their home country, but also for students who find themselves in financial distress due to other acute, unexpected, and short-term personal circumstances who are temporarily unable to support themselves.

Amount of financial support

On the recommendation of the student dean, students can receive a one-off support payment of approximately €500 from the Emergency Fund. This support is aimed at alleviating the very acute financial stress.

Eligibility for the EUR Emergency Fund

The emergency fund is intended to cover primary living expenses, such as groceries, travel costs within the Netherlands, or medication. The condition is that the financial hardship is unexpected and temporary; after receiving the one-off gift or loan, you should be able to independently provide for your living costs again. The support is not intended for (ongoing) costs related to your studies, such as tuition fees or study materials.

If you wish to apply for financial support from the EUR Emergency Fund, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. The student deans will review your application and supporting documents and assess whether you are eligible for assistance from the emergency fund. They may also set conditions for repayment. You will receive a response via email within two weeks.

Emergency Fund vs. Student Support Fund

There is a distinction between the EUR Emergency Fund and the Student Support Fund. The Student Support Fund is intended for students who have experienced study delays due to personal circumstances. Different conditions and procedures apply to the Student Support Fund. More information can be found on our page about force majeure.

To help us assess your eligibility for financial support through the EUR Emergency Fund, 
we kindly ask you to complete this form as accurately and thoroughly as possible.

Please attach any relevant supporting documents that may help us better understand your situation. Providing complete information will enable us to review your application efficiently and give you clarity as soon as possible.

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Financial Emergency

Please explain your financial difficulties and why you are applying for support from the Emergency Fund.
Please describe the circumstances that led to your financial difficulties.

Impact on your study

2.1 How does this situation affect your studies?
Please explain how your financial situation affects your ability to continue your studies successfully.

Basic Living Expenses

3.1 The Emergency Fund is intended to support students facing difficulties in meeting basic living needs.
Please indicate which expenses you currently cannot afford.

Source of income

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Temporary nature of the situation

4.1 Do you expect your financial situation to improve?

Actions taken by the student

5.1 What steps have you already taken to improve your situation?
Please tick all that apply.
If applicable, are you currently making maximum use of the DUO funding and loan options available to you?
If you selected yes, please indicate which options you are currently using:

Previous Emergency Fund support

6.1 Have you previously received support from the Emergency Fund?

Requested support

(Maximum contribution: €1.000)

Supporting documents

Please attach:

  • Copy of your bank card
  • Evidence of the financial emergency (if available)
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