Together with us you will find the right company.
We prefer to get to know you personally.
Your practice partner pays your tuition fees.
What exactly is BAföG?
The abbreviation BAföG stands for the Federal Training Assistance Act. The law regulates the conditions under which the state offers financial support during training throughout Germany. Trainees in this sense are, for example, pupils, specialised pupils or students, but not apprentices. This financial support is also referred to as "BAföG". BAföG is therefore a sensible way to be financially secure during the dual study programme.
BAföG and dual study programme: Am I entitled to it?
During a dual study programme, students usually have a fixed income. However, the salary does not always cover expenses such as rent, food, books, internet and other costs. If parents are unable to provide financial support, students may find themselves in a tight financial situation.
In principle, anyone who does not have the financial means to support themselves during their studies can receive BAföG, provided the requirements are met. In principle, you can also receive BAföG for a dual study programme. However, the training allowance may be counted against this.
Students who live with their parents can receive a maximum of 633€. Students who no longer live with their parents can receive a maximum of 934€ (as of June 2023).
Sources:
https://www.stw-thueringen.de/finanzen/bafoeg/faq-bafoeg.html
https://www.xn--bafg-7qa.de/bafoeg/de/rechtsgrundlagen/allgemeine-verwaltungsvorschriften-zum-bafoeg-bafoeg-vwv/abschnitt-i-foerderungsfaehige-ausbildung/zu-7-erstausbildung-weitere-ausbildung/zu-7-erstausbildung-weitere-ausbildung.html
How do I apply for BAföG for my dual study programme?
Firstly, you should submit a written application to the relevant BAföG office. In most cases, the BAföG office is connected to the student union of the respective university and can be found in the same building.
It is also possible to fill out an application online at www.bafoeg-digital.de and send it electronically - an electronic signature (ID card with eID function) is required. But even without the eID function of the PA, online application is recommended, as the entries in the forms are automatically checked for plausibility and completeness and the documents can then be uploaded via the upload portal and sent to the Office for Educational Support.
You can obtain the application forms from any Office for Educational Support (Studierendenwerk or city/district) and online at www.bafoeg.bmbf.de.
You can find out what else you need to submit either on the relevant form or directly on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
In principle, it is worth submitting an application in order to establish any entitlement to Bafög during the dual study programme. Ultimately, the funding will be decided on an individual basis.
Our tip: BAföG application at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen
With meinBafög you can complete the process quickly and easily. Simply create an account with meinBafög and you're ready to go:
The online service guides you step-by-step to a completed BAföG application - with checklists and in just 30 minutes. If you still need help, a personal contact person is available to assist you. Best of all, this service is free of charge for you at the IU.
Start your BAföG application
Disclaimer:
IU Internationale Hochschule GmbH (hereinafter referred to as IU) endeavours to ensure that the content of its website is always up-to-date, correct and complete. Nevertheless, even with the most careful editing of the information, errors cannot be completely ruled out.
IU accepts no liability for the topicality, accuracy, completeness or quality of the information provided on its website. Liability claims against the IU relating to material or non-material damage caused by the use or non-use of the information provided or by the use of incorrect or incomplete information are fundamentally excluded, unless there is evidence of wilful intent or gross negligence on the part of the IU. IU expressly reserves the right to change, supplement or delete parts of the pages or the entire website without prior notice or to cease publication temporarily or permanently.
The IU would like to point out that the information provided on its website is for non-binding information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice in the strict sense. The content provided on its website - especially the legal articles - is researched with the utmost care. Nevertheless, the IU cannot accept any liability for the accuracy, completeness and topicality of the information provided. The content of the offers presented cannot and should not replace individual and binding advice that addresses the specific situation of the individual. In this respect, all information provided is without guarantee of accuracy and completeness.
REQUEST FREE INFORMATION
Schön, dass Du Dich entschieden hast, alles über Dein Studium und die IU Internationale Hochschule zu erfahren. Fordere hier Dein Infomaterial an – kostenlos und unverbindlich.
Further topics on dual study programmes at the IU
