I'm a student. Consequently, I get a student loan wich amounts to 1013EUR ($1190) a month. I know, that's a lot. I don't have to pay it back (2/3rd of it) in the case I get my degree within 10 years. The rest is a loan against an almost 0%-rate. Because my parents don't earn much money the amount of money I get is big. That's the beauty of the Netherlands.
However, starting with my master next semester, they have changed the Dutch law and still make it possible to borrow money from the government, but it has to be payed back fully.
When I read about students in the USA I'm really glad I live over here. It's seems to be really hard over there. Also I feel sorry for you guys with regard to the health insurances. Over here every single person pays circa $100 a month and consequently everyone is covered. For us, it's the most normal thing ever.
I also have an parttime job, where I work every weekend. The job brings in about 500 EUR a month. I will, however, not tell what job it is due to the possibility of identification /default_smile.png
Kind regards,
Gyre