Student-Entrepreneur Status (bijzonder statuut student-ondernemer).
The special status gives you time and flexibility to run a business while studying. Find out per Ghent educational institution what conditions and benefits apply.
Student-entrepreneur status (”Bijzonder statuut student-ondernemer”)
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Step-by-step checklists to apply for the special student-entrepreneur status at UGent, HOGENT or Artevelde, plus guidance on study-grant conditions and support measures.
Category summary
The pages in this category cover practical procedures—eligibility, required documents, deadlines, application steps and follow-up—as well as related guidance on study-grant conditions and support measures. They help students combine studying and entrepreneurship with clear agreements and submit applications on time and in full.
Classification (based on tags)
- Administratie & formaliteiten
- Bijzonder statuut student-ondernemer
- Student-zelfstandige
- Subsidies
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Study grant from academic year 2026–2027: 54 credits and age 30
From academic year 2026–2027, a Flemish study grant requires enrolment for at least 54 credits (was 27) and being under 30. Anyone taking fewer credits needs an exception: at…
Read articleProcedure: special student entrepreneur status – Ghent University (UGent)
This procedure describes the special status for student entrepreneurs at Ghent University, which helps students combine entrepreneurial activities with study requirements. Key…
Read articleProcedure: special student entrepreneur status – Artevelde University of Applied Sciences
How Artevelde University of Applied Sciences students can apply for the special student entrepreneur status to combine entrepreneurship with studies: check conditions, submit…
Read articleProcedure: special student entrepreneur status – HOGENT
Step-by-step procedure to apply for the special ‘student entrepreneur’ status at HOGENT (study flexibility), including criteria, required info, application steps, deadlines and…
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