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BAföG Wizard

Student financial aid - check eligibility and prepare your application

🎓 Quick Eligibility Check

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Enrolled at German university/school Full-time students only

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Under 45 when starting studies Exceptions for career changers

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EU/EEA citizen OR residence permit holder Non-EU: usually need 15+ months in Germany

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Parents' income below threshold Or financially independent (over 30, worked 5+ years)

💶 Estimate Your BAföG

Maximum rates (2024): Up to €992/month for students living away from parents.

Your Living Situation

Parents' Combined Annual Gross Income

Number of Siblings (also studying or under 18)

Estimated Monthly BAföG

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Good news: You only repay 50% of BAföG after graduation, interest-free, max €10,010 total!

📋 Documents Checklist

Enrollment Certificate (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) From your university
ID/Passport Copy
Parents' Tax Returns Last 2 years (Steuerbescheid)
Parents' Pay Slips Last 3 months
Rental Contract If living away from parents
Health Insurance Proof Student health insurance confirmation
Bank Account Details German bank account IBAN

⏰ Important Deadlines

Apply early! BAföG is only paid from the month you apply. Apply at least 2 months before semester starts.

Förderungshöchstdauer: You receive BAföG for the standard study duration (Regelstudienzeit) of your program, plus a few extra semesters for exams.

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