STAP budget: upskill (almost) for free!

Q: When can I start using the STAP budget for Xebia Academy's training course?

All our training courses have been added to the UWV portal. You can already pre-register with us to have some administration done before your STAP application starts. This will save time when applying for the budget. Don't forget to check your spam folder for the STAP Application Certificate! Please be ready on February 28, 2023, at 10.00 a.m. That's when the next application round starts. Previous STAP rounds have learned us that the STAP funding is depleted within a matter of hours. So, be ready in time!

Q: Am I eligible for a STAP grant? What are the criteria?

There are several criteria for receiving the STAP grant. The most important ones are: You are an EU citizen residing in the Netherlands , or your partner is . You are between the ages of 18 and 67 years and have a BSN number . You’ve worked, lived, or received social insurance for at least 6 months since March 2020. At the time of application, you do not receive any student or teacher grants, or school cost allowances for adults. The start date of your course is at least 4 weeks after the submission of your application and a maximum of 3 months after expiry of the application period.

Q: When and where can I submit my application?

You can submit your STAP application by using the UWV STAP portal. From March 1, 2022 onwards, you can apply for a STAP budget for financing one course per calendar year.

Q: How do I apply for a STAP budget at Xebia Academy?

STEP 1 - Check the STAP conditions Make sure you've checked all the conditions and verify that you're indeed eligible for the STAP budget. STEP 2 - Choose your training course Once you have selected the training course of your choice, register for it by filling out the preregistration form. You will then be preregistered. Please be aware that we often update the course dates, see keep checking the registration page. STEP 3 - Receive STAP registration certificate We validate your registration and send you our Xebia Academy STAP proof of registration. You will need that for your STAP application with UWV. Please check your spam folder as it often ends up there! STEP 4 - Submit application (UWV STAP portal) Submit your STAP registration certificate on UWV's STAP portal as soon as the application period starts. For logging on to the portal, a DigiD is required. UWV will inform you when your STAP grant has been approved. STEP 5 - Start learning! We take care of the remaining administration so you can save your time and energy for what is most important now: starting your new training course! Expect a confirmation email in your inbox after UWV sends us the approval confirmation.

Q: Who pays for my training course? Which conditions apply here?

After your STAP approval, UWV will pay for your course and take care of all financial administration directly with Xebia Academy. When your course costs €1,000 or less (see our STAP SPECIALS to which courses you can follow for free with STAP), no further action is needed from your side. Does your course cost more than €1,000? Then you'll have to pay the remainder yourself (or your employer). You will receive an invoice for the remaining costs. Do bear in mind that to retain your right to the STAP budget, you must have completed the course and be able to prove it. If this is not the case, the UWV may decide to reclaim the funding from you.

Q: What are the steps once my STAP application is approved?

STEP 1 - As soon as the application is final, you'll receive a confirmation from UWV. STEP 2 - UWV will then notify Xebia Academy to settle the financing. Please note : UWV will also ask you to pay the remaining course fee, if applicable. STEP 3 - You'll receive a training confirmation email from us. STEP 4 - Depending on the training, you'll receive an additional email with preparation information. STEP 5 - Happy learning! 🎓

Q: When will I receive my STAP registration certificate?

You will receive your STAP registration certificate within 24 hours after submitting your data. We will first check your input and then send you the certificate. Please verify whether all the information on the STAP registration certificate is correct.

Q: When do the different timeframes for application start and end?

In 2023, 5 timeslots are available, every uneven month (March, May, July, September, and November). The first application period starts on February 28, 2023, at 10.00 a.m.

Q: Do I need to cancel my training registration when I don't receive a STAP funding?

When you pre-register for training through the STAP budget, you won't have a spot on the selected training course yet. Once you're awarded the STAP grant, we'll automatically receive a confirmation from UWV and complete your registration. This means that you don't have to cancel your registration if you failed to receive a STAP grant.

Q: Who is responsible for awarding the STAP grants within the STAP budget?

The decision on awarding a STAP grant is made by UWV, the Dutch governmental institution for employment and insurance.

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Pre-register now for STAP!

On February 28, 2023, the new STAP round will kick off again. All Dutch inhabitants – whether employed or unemployed, Dutch or EU citizens – can apply for a €1,000 grant for educational purposes or upskilling. Every 2 months in 2023, the government has around €32 million available.

On this page, we'll tell you all about STAP funding, the conditions, and the application process.

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Who is eligible for the STAP budget?

Although almost all EU inhabitants of the Netherlands are eligible for the STAP budget, you'll have to meet a few key criteria to receive the funding:

You are a (partner of a) EU citizen and/or resident in the Netherlands between the ages of 18 and 67 years (i.e. not retired yet) and you've got a BSN number.
You’ve worked, lived, or received social insurance for at least 6 months since March 2020.
At the time of application, you do not receive any student grants, teacher grants, or school cost allowances for adults.
The start date of your course is at least 4 weeks after the submission of your application and a maximum of 3 months after the expiry of the application period.
You have not previously been awarded the STAP grant this year (you are entitled to a maximum of one STAP grant for one course per calendar year).
The training course of your choice must be included in the STAP training register (all Xebia Academy courses are).

The STAP process

The process for applying for a STAP grant at Xebia Academy is as follows:

STEP 1 - Check the STAP conditions
Make sure you've checked all the conditions and verify that you're indeed eligible for the STAP budget.
STEP 2 - Choose your training course
Once you have selected the training course of your choice, register for it by filling out the form below. You will then be preregistered. At the start of the STAP application period, we will send you a reminder to apply for your funding.
STEP 3 - Request STAP registration certificate
We validate your registration and send you our Xebia Academy STAP proof of registration. You will need that for your STAP application with UWV. Please check your spam folder for our registration certificate!
STEP 4 - Submit application (UWV STAP portal)
Submit your STAP registration certificate on UWV's STAP portal as soon as the application period starts. For logging on to the portal, a DigiD is required. UWV will inform you when your STAP grant has been approved.
STEP 5 - Start learning!
We take care of the remaining administration so you can save your time and energy for what's most important: starting your training course!