Stichting Studentensport Nederland (SSN) has set the following criteria for participation in a student sports competition:
Art 6 Participation in SSN events is only possible if you meet the following requirements:
a. You are a full-time college/university student or you were a full-time college/university student in the academic year prior to the current academic year;
b. You compete for the OSSO representing your educational institution or an SSN affiliated city/educational institution located in the city in which you study.
c. You have the minimum age of sixteen years and the maximum age of thirty years.
Art 7 Participants are required to be able to show proof of enrollment at an educational institution, from the current academic year, during an NSK.