On top of the Erasmus+ grant, many countries keep paying your student grant or loan when you go abroad. What changes most is when it arrives: in Norway, before you leave; in Sweden, on the first day of the semester; in Italy, the regional grant from Emilia-Romagna, months later. In Spain, the top-up depends on your autonomous community (Spanish region), and the planner adds it.
Austria
Auslandsbeihilfe and travel support (grant)
Since 1 March 2026, €450 a month for destinations such as Germany, France or Italy and €250 for others such as Spain or Portugal, plus one-off travel support based on distance (€417 for 500 to 1,999 km).
For: Only those already receiving Studienbeihilfe (based on financial need), from the third semester of a bachelor's degree.
When: Together with the Studienbeihilfe; you can apply up to three months after the stay begins.
Source: Studienbeihilfenbehörde (Austria). Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Belgium
Flemish studietoelage, which continues (grant)
The same as in Belgium, based on family income and credits; the sources give no figures for 2026-27.
For: Students from Flanders with a studietoelage.
When: As in Belgium.
Source: Vlaamse overheid. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Finland
Student financial aid from Kela during the exchange (grant and loan guarantee)
As in Finland: €279.38 a month in grant if you live independently and €210 a month in housing supplement abroad; State guarantee for a loan of €1,000 a month.
For: Those already receiving student financial aid; the Erasmus grant doesn't count as income.
When: Every month, on the 1st.
Source: Kela. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
France
Aide à la mobilité internationale (AMI) and continued CROUS grant (grant)
AMI: €400 a month, for 1 to 10 months over the whole degree, depending on the project. The CROUS social grant continues to be paid as before. Some regions add more (for example, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, €95 a week).
For: Grant holders on social criteria; the university chooses.
When: The AMI is paid by each university; the sources give no schedule.
Sources: Euroguidance France; Euroguidance France; Euroguidance France. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Germany
Auslands-BAföG (half grant, half interest-free loan)
Based on your own and your parents' income; in addition, up to €500 for travel within Europe and the necessary tuition fees (up to €5,600 a year) as a grant.
For: Based on income and assets; with Erasmus+, stays of at least 12 weeks.
When: Every month from the month you apply, not backdated; apply 6 months ahead, because it takes time to be decided.
Source: Universität Regensburg. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Italy
Ministry income-based top-up (Fondo Giovani) and regional right-to-study grants (grant)
By ISEE band and different at each university: in Bologna, from €400 a month (ISEE up to €13,000) to €150 (up to €50,000). In Emilia-Romagna, ER.GO tops up to €600 a month after deducting the Erasmus grant.
For: Students awarded an Erasmus+ place who have submitted their ISEE; ER.GO, only for regional grant holders.
When: ER.GO pays after you leave: 50% from 1 April 2027 and the rest from 30 October 2027.
Sources: Università di Bologna; ER.GO, Emilia-Romagna. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Netherlands
Studiefinanciering from DUO, which continues during the exchange (performance-related grant, supplementary grant and loan)
The same as in the Netherlands: from September to December 2026, a basisbeurs of €324.52 a month if you live away from home, a supplementary grant of up to €491.08 depending on your parents' income and a loan of up to €315.17. In addition, €110.95 a month instead of the public transport pass.
For: Those already receiving studiefinanciering who remain enrolled full time in their Dutch programme.
When: Every month, as in the Netherlands.
Sources: DUO; DUO; DUO. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Norway
Support from Lånekassen for exchanges (loan that can be converted into a grant)
Academic year 2026-27: NOK 15,488 a month in loans, of which up to 40% is converted into a grant; travel to Europe up to NOK 6,220 a year; tuition fees if there are any.
For: Exchange approved in advance as part of the degree; conversion into a grant depends on passing and on income.
When: One payment at the start of each semester, before you leave.
Source: Lånekassen. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Poland
National grants that continue (grant)
The social grant or the rector's grant you have already been awarded. The €250 a month social supplement that some universities pay comes from the Erasmus+ budget, not from the State.
For: Those who already had the grant before leaving; each university sets the rules.
When: It continues to be paid during the stay.
Sources: UMCS, Lublin; FRSE. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Portugal
DGES social support grant and mobility top-up (grant)
The social support grant continues and a top-up of €100 or €150 a month is added, depending on the amount of the grant.
For: Social support grant holders with an Erasmus+ grant.
When: It continues to be paid during the mobility.
Sources: DGES (Portugal); Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Accessed on 22 October 2026.
Sweden
Studiemedel from CSN for exchanges (grant and loan)
For every 4 weeks of full-time study in 2026: SEK 4,120 in grant, SEK 9,472 in loan and SEK 2,960 in additional loan for studying abroad (SEK 16,552 in total); also loans for fees.
For: No income requirement; compatible with the Erasmus grant.
When: The first payment on the day the semester starts; after that, around the 25th of each month, in advance. Since 19 March 2026 it is no longer paid before the start, unless you pay for accommodation to the university itself.
Sources: CSN; CSN; CSN. Accessed on 22 October 2026.