5 good reasons for BAföG
- Half of it is free! - No matter how much BAföG you receive, half of it is a gift. So if you receive €500 per month, €250 is a gift that does not have to be paid back.
- Built-in debt brake - regardless of how much BAföG you receive, you will never have to pay back more than €10,010.
- Interest-free loan - there is no interest to drive up the amount. With BAföG, you only have to pay back half of what you received.
- More time for your studies - If you have to work less and think less about your finances, you can concentrate better on your studies.
- No stress when paying back! - The first repayment instalment is due at the earliest 5 years after the end of the maximum funding period. Yes, you can pay off your BAföG in instalments.
A small additional advantage: If you receive BAföG, you can apply to be exempted from the licence fee. More information on exemption from the licence fee.
Further information:
BAföG - Brief information from the Deutsches Studentenwerk
BAföG - Information from the Hessian Ministry of Science and Art
BAföG - Compact information on educational support from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
BAföG - Application forms and information sheets
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