Special assistance school expenses

Low-income parents are entitled to reimbursement of school expenses for their children.

Request

You can arrange tuition reimbursement online by logging in with your DigiD credentials.

Apply for special assistance with school expenses

You can also request the form from the CMD.

Call the CMD: 040 289 38 99

Who is the scheme for?

• Your/your (joint) income is below 120% of the social assistance standard (see Table 1)
• Your power must not exceed that indicated in Table 2.

• Table 1 Net income per month (without vacation allowance)
• Table 2 Power exemption

Individual income supplement

The individual income supplement is intended for people who have low income for an extended period of time, at least 36 months. Nor does it look like their income is improving. The following amounts apply for 2025:

• €726 for married couples (or equivalent).
• €653 for a single parent.
• €506 for a single person.

Request

If you received Individual Income Supplement in 2024, you will automatically be sent an application form. You can also request the form from the CMD.

Who is the scheme for?

You are entitled to the individual income supplement if:

• You have no prospect of income improvement.
• You are older than 21 but younger than retirement age (the age at which you are entitled to a pension).
• You did not receive an individual income supplement in the 12 months before your application.
• Your assets do not exceed a certain amount (see Table 2).
• Your income (or that of you and your partner together) is less than 110% of the social assistance standard.

You will not receive an individual income supplement if you have chosen to work part-time. This also applies if you are studying on the application date and may be entitled to student finance. Please contact the CMD for the exact Requirements . 

Call the CMD: 040 289 38 99

• Table 2 Power exemption

Regulation of durable consumer goods

The durable consumer goods scheme is designed to give low-income people the opportunity to buy durable consumer goods (for example, a bed or dining set). All durable consumer goods fall under the scheme. You must be able to prove that the chosen product is necessary for you.

Request

You can apply for the durable consumer goods scheme online by logging in with your DigiD credentials.

Apply for durable consumer goods scheme

You can request the paper form from the CMD.

Call the CMD: 040 289 38 99 

Who is the scheme for?

• You are 21 years of age or older.
• You have had an income (together with your partner) below 120% of the social assistance standard for three years or more (see Table 1). 
• You don't have too much power (check Table 2).
• For multiple family members, the use item is given per family.
• They must be necessary durable consumer goods. You have to prove that you really need them.
• You are required to submit methods of payment (a bill or receipt).
• You will receive a maximum of €500 every four years.
• The regulation does not apply to people living at home and people staying in an institution. The regulation is also not for students and pupils who are entitled to study financing or an allowance from DUO.

• Table 1 Net income per month (without vacation allowance)
• Table 2 Power exemption

Participation scheme

The Meedoen scheme is designed to enable people with low incomes to participate in social cultural or association activities. Think of a membership (being a member) for music, drama and sports clubs or the gym. Items related to membership such as an instrument or clothing are also covered. Other examples are a visit to an amusement park, costs for a course (painting, a language course) and a swimming subscription.

Request

You can apply for the Meedoen regeling online by logging in with your DigiD credentials. Select Meedoen regeling. You no longer need to submit proof of payment for the activity.

Participation scheme applications

You can also request the form from the CMD.

Call the CMD: 040 289 38 99

Who is the scheme for?

• You are over 18 years of age.
• Your income (or that of you and your partner together) is less than 120% of the assistance level and you do not have more assets than the maximum assets applicable in the assistance. See Table 1 for the amounts.
• Your power must not exceed that indicated in Table 2.

Please note that the scheme is not for students who may be entitled to student finance or can borrow from the DUO. This also applies to school students who receive an allowance from DUO.

The reimbursement is €200 per person per year.

• Table 1 Net income per month (without vacation allowance)
• Table 2 Power exemption

Childcare allowance

Do you receive benefits under the Participation Act, IOAW, IOAZ or ANW (a survivor benefit) and are you following a pathway to work and/or education or an integration course? If so, you may receive an allowance from the tax authorities for the payment of your own contribution, in addition to the childcare allowance.

Request

You apply for the allowance at Senzer. Please note: if you are taking a civic integration course, you apply for the allowance at the municipality. you can apply for the form at the CMD. The form tells you what you need.  

Call Senzer: 0492 582 444

Call the CMD: 040 289 38 99

Study allowance

Many students have side jobs to pay for their studies. But students with a disability are often (almost) unable to earn on the side. For them there is the Study Allowance. This way they can still do their studies. The scheme is implemented by Senzer.

Study allowance for students with work disabilities

Are you studying and have an employment disability? If so, you may be entitled to study allowance.

Request

Check Senzer's website for Requirements and applying for the supplement.You can also call them. They can be reached at (0492) 58 24 44.

 Applying for scholarship 

Sports and Culture Youth Scheme

This scheme allows children between the ages of 4 and 18 to participate in sports and/or cultural activities.

At Leergeld Geldrop-Mierlo you apply for an allowance for the costs of a sports activity. For example, the contribution of a sports association, but also the sports shoes needed for this sport. Leergeld Geldrop-Mierlo also gives allowances for cultural activities, such as the cost of music lessons or the contribution of a theater association.

When are you eligible?

• You have a child between the ages of 4 and 18.
• Your/your (joint) income is below 120% of the established standard (see Table 1).

Level of compensation

The allowance for sports activities is a maximum of €450 per child per year (excluding clothing). The allowance for cultural activities is a maximum of € 550 per child per year. These are paid directly to the sports club and cultural institution.

How do you apply for reimbursement for sports and cultural activities for your children?

You contact Leergeld Geldrop-Mierlo. The staff can be reached by phone on Wednesdays between 09.30 and 13.00 by calling 06-22825095. You can also send an SMS or Whatsapp or request information by email: info@leergeldgeldrop.nl. 

On website of Stichting Leergeld Geldrop-Mierlo you can find more information and submit an application. 

Apply for reimbursement for sports and cultural activities

The municipality has taken out collective health insurance with health insurers CZ and VGZ. This is basic and supplementary insurance for people with a low income. You can choose from six different supplementary packages. You can compare these packages on the website www.gezondverzekerd.nl. 

Requirements

• Your income (or that of you and your partner together) is less than 120% of the established standard (see Table 1).
• You are low on power (check Table 2).
• You have no arrears in premium payments with your current insurer.

Participate

Are you not yet insured with CZ or VGZ? Then you can only participate from January 1.  

Are you already insured with CZ or VGZ? If so, please contact CZ or VGZ to ask whether it is possible to switch in the meantime.

Cost

• CZ package Start: € 185.89 per person per month.
• CZ package Extra: € 209.25 per person per month.
  CZ package Extra uitgebreid: € 220.01 per person per month. For this package, from March you will pay € 38.50 ten times for the excess. You will get back afterwards the amount you did not use.
• VGZ package Compact: € 181.70 per person per month.
• VGZ package Complete: € 212.55 per person per month.
• VGZ package Complete with €0 deductible: €241.45 per person per month.

Level of compensation

• For the CZ Start and VGZ Compact packages, reimbursement is € 17.50 per person per month.
• For the CZ Extra and VGZ Compleet packages, reimbursement is € 25 per person per year.
• For the CZ Extra uitgebreid and VGZ Compleet packages with € 0 deductible, reimbursement is € 27.50 per person per month.

How do you apply for Collective Health Insurance?

You can apply through the website www.gezondverzekerd.nl. Do you need help with this? If so, please contact the municipality's CMD. 

Tax and fee waivers

If you cannot pay your council tax, the municipality may be able to remit your tax. More information about this can be found on the BSOB website.

BSOB website

Regulation swimming lessons

The municipality has this scheme to give children of low-income parents the opportunity to attend swimming lessons.

Who is the scheme for?

The scheme is for parents with a child between the ages of 5.5 and 18. Your income (or yours and your partners' together) is below 120% of the standard. Check Table 2 for the amounts.

Parents entitled to swimming lessons can register their son or daughter at LACO Geldrop, Essy's Mierlo ('t Wolfsven), Zwemschool Sauna Mierlo and Zwemschool De Brug. The municipality pays the cost directly to the swimming school.

Request

You can apply for this at Stichting leergeld Geldrop-Mierlo.

Requesting swimming lessons regulation

• Table 1 Net income per month (without vacation allowance)

Table 1 Net income per month (without vacation allowance) 

Table 2 Power exemption

Your assets must not exceed these amounts.