BAföG
Frequently asked questions about BAföG (FAQ)
It pays to apply!
It is especially important for first-year students to submit their initial BAföG application as early as possible so that they can also receive funding from the beginning of the semester.
Therefore, our advice to first-year students: Do not apply for BAföG only at the beginning of the courses!
The 27th amendment to the BAföG law will come into effect on 01.08.2022. Among other things, we will receive some changes to the maximum funding rate, the allowances for parental income, own assets and the age at the start of studies. More here.
The Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) has been opening up educational opportunities for young people since 1971. BAföG supports students in pursuing studies that match their aptitudes and interests, depending on their family's financial situation.
BAföG - Short information of the German Student Union
BAföG - Information from the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art
BAföG - Compact information on educational funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
The Studierendenwerk Darmstadt is responsible for the
- Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU)
- Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da)
- Evangelische Hochschule Darmstadt (EHD)
- Wilhelm-Büchner-Hochschule
Note: all study programs at the Wilhelm-Büchner-Hochschule are designed to be completed part-time. Therefore, funding of study programs at this university is not possible (§ 2 Abs. 5 BAföG - funding for full-time study programs only). BAföG applications for study programs at this university must therefore be rejected.
The Studierendenwerk Darmstadt does not process Schüler-BAföG! Please direct inquiries to the responsible offices for educational assistance in the districts and cities. (e.g. Darmstadt district: kreisverwaltung@ladadi.de or Darmstadt city www.darmstadt.de/).
BAföG:
Questions?
Please email your request to the Student Finance Department bafoeg@stwda.de or directly to your Administrator.
