If your studies are delayed because of extraordinary circumstances, you may be eligible for financial support, e.g. through the Student Support Regulation (formerly known as the Profiling Fund Regulations).
You should inform your student advisor of your circumstances as soon as possible.
Who is eligible?
Anyone who has incurred a study delay due to one of the following set of circumstances is eligible for financial support:
- positions in a board or participational body;
- important activities in the administrative or social field;
- illness or pregnancy and childbirth;
- a disability or chronic illness;
- special family circumstances;
- an insufficiently feasible study programme;
- provision of volunteer care;
- top-level talent in arts and culture.
Inform your study advisor
You should inform your study advisor of your study delay as soon as possible and within three months. You should also inform your study advisor of your study delay if you expect to fall behind with your studies in the near future. After informing your study advisor, you need to take a few steps. Be sure to start the process as early as possible. This process is in OSIRIS and you will receive notification emails when you need to take action.
Requesting support
At the end of your studies you can request the financial support via OSIRIS.
Available support
Radboud University offers financial support to students who have incurred a delay in their studies, if they meet the necessary conditions. In the 2025-2026 academic year, the support is €394.00 per month. If you receive a supplementary grant, you will also be compensated for this amount. This type of financial support is a gift and is therefore exempt from taxes.