How much can a student earn in 2025 without losing child benefit?

Discover everything about the maximum allowed earnings for students in Belgium in 2025. Learn how to keep the Growth Package, what the limits are, and get practical tips to earn extra wisely without losing your child benefit.

Want to earn some extra money as a student this summer, but worried about keeping your Growth Package (formerly child benefit)? No worries: in this blog we clearly explain what the income limits are in 2025, how they differ by age, and what you need to watch out for as a student.

What is the Growth Package again?

The Growth Package is the successor to the former child benefit in Flanders. Parents receive a monthly amount for each child, which depends on their situation. But as soon as you start working as a student, this amount can come under pressure.

👉 Also discover: How many hours can you officially work as a student in Belgium?

Can you work as a student and still keep the Growth Package?

Yes, you can. But there are important conditions to keep an eye on in 2025. The rules differ based on your age and the type of contract you have.

1. You are younger than 18

Up to and including the quarter in which you turn 18, it doesn't matter how much you earn or work: you keep the Growth Package regardless.

2. You are between 18 and 25

From the quarter after you turn 18, there are conditions:

You must be registered as a regular student.
You may not work more than 600 hours per year under a student agreement (with reduced RSZ contributions).
If you work more than 600 hours, this counts as regular work and there can be consequences for your Growth Package.

What about other contracts?

If you work under a flexi-job contract or an ordinary employment contract, those hours do count towards your 600-hour limit or can put your Growth Package at risk. In addition, the gross wage can also have an impact on your parents' social security contributions.

👉 Take a look: Flexi-jobs explained for students

What if you work more anyway?

If you work more than allowed and you are older than 18? Then you risk your parents temporarily no longer receiving the Growth Package.
The Growth Package is reviewed per quarter, so an exception in one month can already have consequences for an entire quarter.

👉 Tip: 7 common mistakes with flexi-jobs in 2025 - and how to avoid them

Useful tips for students who want to earn extra

Regularly check your remaining hours on Student@work.
Smartly combine your student hours with holiday work or short assignments.
Use a platform like AnyShift to find work quickly and flexibly within your limit, without risks.

👉 Read: Student job summer 2025 in Flanders - Get ready now with AnyShift

Looking for work as a student? Let AnyShift help you

At AnyShift you'll find reliable and flexible student jobs in retail, hospitality, logistics and more - perfectly tailored to your study schedule and hour limit.

✔️ Download our app on Google Play or the App Store
✔️ Create a free profile
✔️ Choose shifts that fit within your 600-hour rule

👉 Also take a look: Student jobs via AnyShift

One last tip?

Make sure your CV is in order! A strong CV opens doors, even for temporary student jobs.

👉 Handy: How do you put together a strong CV in 2025? And what does the future hold?

📌 Conclusion: In 2025 you can comfortably earn extra as a student, as long as you stay within the 600 hours per year and you are registered as a student. Platforms like AnyShift help you to work in a smart and safe way, without losing your Growth Package.