Financing options for education

Financing Your TIAS Program 

You have found the program that matches your ambitions. The next step is to make this investment in your growth possible — for yourself, your organisation and the world around you.

There are several routes: through your employer, as a personal investment, with the help of a scholarship or grant, or a combination of these options.

When your employer invests

A TIAS program creates immediate value for both you and your organisation. You develop new knowledge and skills and apply them directly to real challenges in your work — in projects, assignments and your master’s thesis. This connection between learning and practice broadens your perspective and leads to innovative solutions that accelerate projects, streamline processes and help achieve strategic goals faster.

Many employers therefore choose to fund part or all of the tuition fees. These expenses are also tax-deductible as business costs.

Tip: Our Program Advisers can help you build a strong and convincing business case for your employer. Visit our Convince your employer page for practical guidance and examples.

Good to know: Tuition fees can also be paid in instalments, just as with personal payment. Learn more about the available options.

Smart approach: cover tuition costs through your gross salary

Is your employer not covering the full cost of your program, or not inclined to contribute at all? There's a tax-efficient option in the Netherlands that can work out well for both of you: exchanging gross salary for tuition reimbursement.

Your employer covers the tuition costs and offsets this amount against your gross salary. This reduces your taxable income, meaning you pay less in federal and state income tax. In effect, you're paying for the program out of your gross salary rather than your take-home pay. Depending on your tax bracket, this can add up to a benefit of nearly 50%.

For your employer, this arrangement is cost-neutral — and can even be financially advantageous due to lower social security contributions or pension obligations. See how this works with a calculation example.

When you invest personally

If you are (partly) financing your program yourself, there are several ways to make this investment possible. Together we can find the option that fits your situation best.

• Payment in instalments
  You can spread your tuition fees over several terms or years. Learn more about the available options.

• Tax benefits
  Entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals can deduct tuition fees from their taxable income. TIAS programs are exempt from VAT (CRKBO).

• Lifelong Learning Credit (DUO)
  Available for participants under the age of 56. This loan offers favourable conditions for recognised programs. More information about the requirements and application process is available on the DUO website.

• Student Financing (STUFI DUO)
  Available for full-time master’s programs that meet DUO requirements, such as the MSc in Business Administration. Applicants must be under 30 at the start of the program. Visit the DUO website for detailed conditions.

• Bank loans
  Some banks offer special education loans, or you may be able to extend an existing mortgage or credit.

Our Program Advisers are happy to discuss these options with you to help you make an informed decision.

Payment in instalments

At TIAS, you can pay your tuition fees in instalments, whether you are financing your studies yourself or your employer is contributing.

The payments are spread over the duration of your program, and the total amount must be settled before you complete your studies.

Once you have signed your study agreement, you will receive a single invoice from TIAS that clearly outlines the instalment schedule.

If you make arrangements with your employer to share the tuition costs, it is still possible to pay in instalments.

Scholarships at TIAS

TIAS understands that financing a Master’s degree can be a significant commitment, yet we believe that access to high-quality education is invaluable. To support talented candidates and ensure a diverse and inclusive student body, we offer scholarships for qualified applicants.

Scholarships are available for the following full-time programs:

• Full-time Master in Management

  • TIAS Scholarship

  • TIAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

• Full-time MBA

• Executive MBA

Would you like to know how to apply for a scholarship? Contact one of our Program Advisers.

The Admissions Committee carefully reviews every application, considering each candidate’s academic record, quality of application, interview performance and overall potential.

For international participants

If you live outside the Netherlands, check whether your government offers financial incentives for professional development. Our Program Advisers can help you explore available international options.

Grants for specific professions

For some professions in the Netherlands, there are dedicated grants that support professional development in education and leadership.

• Teacher Grant (Lerarenbeurs): Available for qualified teachers. This grant covers tuition fees, study materials and travel expenses. Employers may also be eligible for a subsidy to provide study leave. Applications can be submitted through DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) using the BRIN code of TIAS School for Business and Society BV: 27ZC.

• School Leaders Grant (Schoolleidersbeurs-VO): Designed to support school leaders in developing their professional and leadership skills. The grant contributes to tuition fees for recognised master’s programs that are NVAO-accredited and carry at least 30 ECTS credits. Applications can also be submitted via the DUO website.