{"id":14902,"date":"2017-09-04T16:09:27","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T14:09:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/vorbereitung-finanzierung\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T11:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:56:18","slug":"preparation-finances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/preparation-finances\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Financing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-14902\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-14902-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-14902-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14902-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_neosmart-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-neosmart-editor so-widget-neosmart-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-headline\">FAQ - Financing<\/h3><div class=\"widget-editor\">\n\t<p>Questions and answers how to finance your studies in Darmstadt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-14902-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_neosmart-accordion\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-neosmart-accordion so-widget-neosmart-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3>Financing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"accordion-container\">\n\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-head\"><a class=\"ac-head-link\" href=\"\" title=\"How can I finance my studies?\">How can I finance my studies?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"arrow arrow-down lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/themes\/neosmart-atomic\/media\/arrow.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 64px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 64\/64;\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are several financing possibilities. Most students combine several of them:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parental support for education<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/financing\/bafoeg\/\"><strong>BAf\u00f6G<\/strong><\/a> (half as a grant and half as an interest-free loan, with a maximum of 10,010\u20ac to be repaid)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/jobs-students\/\"><strong>Part-time jobs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/finding-scholarships\/\">Scholarships<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Student loans<\/li>\n<li>Education loans<\/li>\n<li>Tuition fee loans<\/li>\n<li>Bridging loans in hardship cases<\/li>\n<li>Support for students with special needs (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/studying-with-children\/\">child<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/studying-with-disabilities\/\">disability, or chronic illness<\/a><\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/benefits-students\/\">Benefits<\/a><\/strong> for students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For questions about \u201cBAf\u00f6G\u201d, our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/financing\/bafoeg\/\">Student Financing<\/a><\/strong> department can help. For advice on other financing options for your individual situation, you can contact our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/social-counselling\/\">Social Counselling<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-head\"><a class=\"ac-head-link\" href=\"\" title=\" How much money should I set aside for my living expenses (per month)?\"> How much money should I set aside for my living expenses (per month)?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"arrow arrow-down lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/themes\/neosmart-atomic\/media\/arrow.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 64px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 64\/64;\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Darmstadt, you should expect <strong>monthly expenses of around 875 - 1,300 \u20ac<\/strong>, depending on your lifestyle. These costs are broken down as follows (approximate figures):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rent (including utilities) 350-650 \u20ac<\/li>\n<li>Food 200 \u20ac<\/li>\n<li>Clothing 50 \u20ac<\/li>\n<li>Communication\/Mobile 35 \u20ac<\/li>\n<li>Leisure 100 \u20ac<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance 130-150 \u20ac (or more if you're over 30 years old)<\/li>\n<li>Study materials (books, etc.) 50 \u20ac<\/li>\n<li>\u201cRundfunkbeitrag\u201d (i.e. Public broadcasting licence fee) 18.36 \u20ac (unless you're exempt from it)<\/li>\n<li>Semester fee twice a year, approx. 383 \u20ac<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-head\"><a class=\"ac-head-link\" href=\"\" title=\"How much does accommodation in Darmstadt cost approximately?\">How much does accommodation in Darmstadt cost approximately?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"arrow arrow-down lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/themes\/neosmart-atomic\/media\/arrow.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 64px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 64\/64;\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Darmstadt is a popular place of study in the Rhine-Main region, which is why rental prices are higher than in other cities of comparable size. Plan on about 350-550\u20ac for a room, plus around 50\u20ac for additional costs like electricity, gas, phone, and internet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You can often find cheaper rents outside of Darmstadt in the surrounding cities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following graphic shows the cities along the S-Bahn and train lines between Darmstadt and Frankfurt a.M. that are very well connected - even if they are a bit further away. (With your semester ticket, you can use public transportation for free).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan.jpg?x67105\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11499 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-480x308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"564\" height=\"362\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-480x308.jpg 480w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-320x206.jpg 320w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-640x411.jpg 640w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-960x617.jpg 960w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-1280x822.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-1366x877.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-1440x925.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Darmstadt-Umgebung_Lageplan-1920x1233.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 564px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 564\/362;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-head\"><a class=\"ac-head-link\" href=\"\" title=\"What is \"Rundfunkbeitrag\" (i.e. public broadcasting licence fee)?\">What is \"Rundfunkbeitrag\" (i.e. public broadcasting licence fee)?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"arrow arrow-down lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/themes\/neosmart-atomic\/media\/arrow.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 64px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 64\/64;\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The public broadcasting licence fee is a contribution that households in Germany pay to finance the offerings of public broadcasting services in radio, television, and the internet.<br \/>\nThe amount of the licence fee is calculated per household, meaning shared apartments can split the fee. You can find the current amount here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rundfunkbeitrag.de\/welcome\/englisch\/index_ger.html\">LINK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong> The licence fee must also be paid if you do not own a television.<br \/>\nThe Contribution Service has compiled information about the licence fee for students on its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rundfunkbeitrag.de\/welcome\/englisch\/students_and_apprentices\/index_ger.html\">website<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-head\"><a class=\"ac-head-link\" href=\"\" title=\" I am an international student - What do I need to consider when it comes to financing?\"> I am an international student - What do I need to consider when it comes to financing?<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"arrow arrow-down lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/themes\/neosmart-atomic\/media\/arrow.png\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 64px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 64\/64;\"><\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body\" style=\"display: none;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ac-body-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before coming to Germany: You should make sure that your living expenses are financed. You must provide proof of this for the residence permit (\u00a7 5 Abs. 1 Nr. 1 of the Residence Act).<\/p>\n<p>Possibilities of proving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blocked Account: Set up a special account where an amount is deposited that corresponds to at least 12 times the maximum monthly \u201cBAf\u00f6G\u201d funding rate. From this account, you are allowed to withdraw a fixed amount each month.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cB\u00fcrgschaft\u201d (i.e. surety): Irrevocable guarantee at a German bank.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cVerpflichtungserkl\u00e4rung\u201d (i.e. declaration of commitment):\n<ul>\n<li>From a person residing in Germany (\u00a7 68 of the Residence Act).<\/li>\n<li>From a person residing abroad through a German diplomatic mission (e.g. embassy).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Scholarship: Proof of monthly financial support in the amount of the maximum \u201cBAf\u00f6G\u201d rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Be aware: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you don't have a German bank account yet, you should bring enough cash for the first few months, as card payments are not accepted everywhere. Bank transfers from abroad often take a long time and are usually associated with high fees. Be sure to ask for a receipt for all important cash payments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For non-EU students: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have a limited work permit in Germany, which is not intended to finance your studies. You are only allowed to work once your visa allows it.<\/li>\n<li>The basic financing for your studies must be secured before you enter the country, as this proof is regularly required when renewing your residence permit.<\/li>\n<li>You generally do not have the right to state funding.<\/li>\n<li>Information regarding financing can be found at\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/cometogether\/\">comeTOgether<\/a><\/strong> or\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/financing\/linksammlung\/\"><strong>Link collection study financing<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Additionally, you can get advice from our\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/social-counselling\/\">Social Counselling<\/a><\/strong> or the\u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/financing\/\">Service Point of Student Financing department<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For German and European students:<br data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"67\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/jobs-students\/\">FAQ on Jobs<\/a><\/strong> - Here you can find answers to questions such as the types of employment available, how a job affects \u201cBAf\u00f6G\u201d, and what to consider regarding child benefits, \u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-14902-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_neosmart-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-neosmart-editor so-widget-neosmart-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-headline\">More information:<\/h3><div class=\"widget-editor\">\n\t<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/accommodation\/\">FAQ - Accommodation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/visa-arrival-in-darmstadt\/\">FAQ - Arrival and Visa: The first days<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/faq-gesundheit\/\"><strong>FAQ - Health<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/everyday-life-darmstadt\/\"><strong>FAQ - Everyday Life<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/benefits-students\/\"><strong>FAQ - Benefits for Students<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/information-living-studying-darmstadt\/campus-groups\/\">Campus Groups<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-14902-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14902-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_neosmart-info-teaser panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-neosmart-info-teaser so-widget-neosmart-info-teaser-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"info-teaser style-section-color\">\n\t<h5 class=\"it-title\">\n\t\tContact\t<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"it-content\">\n\t\t<h4><strong>Social Counselling<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Tel (06151) 16-29859, 16-29860<\/p>\n<p><strong>Locations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mensa Stadtmitte S1|11<\/strong><br \/>\nroom 119, 120<br \/>\nAlexanderstr. 4, 64283 Darmstadt<\/p>\n<p><strong>Campus Hochschule Darmstadt<\/strong><br \/>\nStudierendenhaus C23, room 04.07<br \/>\nSch\u00f6fferstra\u00dfe 3, 64295 Darmstadt<\/p>\n<p>Info on the current counselling can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/counseling-and-social-affairs\/social-counselling\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Financing (BAf\u00f6G Amt)<\/h4>\n<p>Mensa Lichtwiese<\/p>\n<p>Alarich-Weiss-Str. 3<br \/>\n64287 Darmstadt<\/p>\n<p>Tel (06151) 16-29958<span id=\"cloak65551\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span id=\"cloak65551\"><a href=\"mailto:bafoeg@stwda.de\">E-Mail<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Website <a href=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/en\/financing\/\"><strong>Financing<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-14902-0-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_neosmart-info-teaser panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-neosmart-info-teaser so-widget-neosmart-info-teaser-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"info-teaser style-default\">\n\t<h5 class=\"it-title\">\n\t\tFurther information\t<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"it-content\">\n\t\t<p class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\"><strong>Video<\/strong> (YouTube) <strong>Tips for International Students - How do I finance my studies in Germany?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fUxebiS44ww\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-42284 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Video_Finance_Internationals-480x277.jpg\" alt=\"Video Tips for international students\" width=\"480\" height=\"277\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Video_Finance_Internationals-480x277.jpg 480w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Video_Finance_Internationals-320x185.jpg 320w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Video_Finance_Internationals-640x370.jpg 640w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Video_Finance_Internationals-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studierendenwerkdarmstadt.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Video_Finance_Internationals.jpg 867w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/277;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FAQ &#8211; Financing Questions and answers how to finance your studies in Darmstadt. Financing How can I finance my studies? There are several financing possibilities. Most students combine several of them: Parental support for education BAf\u00f6G (half as a grant and half as an interest-free loan, with a maximum of 10,010\u20ac to be repaid) Part-time [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":14981,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14902","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>FAQ Financing - studierendenwerk darmstadt<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You would like to study in Germany? 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