Recognized circumstances for a force majeure allowance -  submit Proof

With an application for a Force Majeure Allowance you may need to submit proof. Which evidence is required depends on the circumstances for which you apply.

This evidence is needed in case of an application for a force majeure allowance based on:

1. Illness and psychological problems
   When you are prolonged or chronically ill, you can contact the student counsellor to discuss the possibility of an extended year performance grant or study advance from DUO. This can be done next to your application for a force majeure allowance.
   Submit: a certificate of your physician or (student) psychologist.
   If necessary, you can use the standard model for a medical certificate.
2. Pregnancy and delivery
   Submit a medical certificate or birth certificate.
   We assume that the study delay does not exceed 4 months. However, if the delay does exceed 4 months, you will have to substantiate the cause and period of the delay with a medical certificate.
3. A physical, sensory or other functional disorder
   Contact the student counsellor to discuss the possibility of an extended year performance grant or study advance. If you are not eligible for such an extended year, you can apply for a force majeure allowance.
   Submit: a certificate of your physician or (student) psychologist for the period of your circumstances. If necessary, you can use the standard model for a medical certificate.
4.  Illness or death of your partner, parents, children, brother or sister
   With partner we mean your spouse or the person with whom an unmarried student cohabitates as a life partner.
   Submit: if possible a medical certificate which indicates the delayed period. In case of death you need to hand in a death certificate.
5. Divorce parents
   Submit: if possible a divorce statement.
6. Relationship problems
   Submit: if possible a supporting statement.
7. Housing or social problems
   Submit: if possible a supporting statement.
8. Problem adapting to Dutch culture and customs
   Submit: if possible a supporting statement.
9. An insufficient feasible programme
   Submit: a detailed explanation of the cause and the period of the study delay. Indicate which arrangements you made with you educational programme to limit the delay. Add any additional supporting documents.
   Your report will be send to the educational programme and you will receive their reaction on your report. If you have problems with the procedure, please contact a student counsellor to discuss it.