8.6 Contribution to the Student Financial Support Fund (Profileringsfonds)

In accordance with Article 7.51 of the Higher Education and Research Act, Tilburg University provides financial support to students in special circumstances through the Student Financial Support Fund (Profileringsfonds). This applies to students with the following:

• Study delay due to force majeure

• Recognized status as a student athlete

• A board position in the representative bodies or a student organization

Students who meet the requirements are eligible for financial assistance from the Student Financial Support Fund. The conditions for support are established in the regulations for the Student Financial Support Fund. These regulations have been approved by the University Council.

The Student Financial Support Fund has the character of an earmarked reserve. At the end of 2021, this reserve contained an amount of €286,252. An amount of €826,000 is available for the Student Financial Support Fund each year through the internal budget allocation model. The following table provides an overview of payments in 2021. Of the total amount, 80% was for students holding board positions.

Table 8.9 Payments from the Student Financial Support Fund in 2021, by category