Information about the Federal Students Assistance Act (BAföG), scholarships, and more, as well as housing options during your studies
Maintenance costs from parents are legally regulated and generally require parents to financially support their adult children during their education or professional training. The amount is calculated based on the financial means of the parents and is guided by the so-called Düsseldorf Table.
For more information on the legal framework, please visit the Association of Student Services.
A scholarship can provide financial support for your education or continuing education—no matter what stage of your academic journey you're in. Scholarships support many varied pupils, students, and doctoral candidates.
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Students or trainees can apply for accommodation allowance if they are not eligible for Federal Students Assistance Act (BAföG) or if their eligibility has expired. This subsidy helps cover rental costs and is provided by the accommodation allowance office in your city or municipality. You can conveniently submit your initial application for accommodation allowance online. For more information, click here.
Students may receive citizen’s allowance if they are on leave of absence, enrolled in part-time studies, or pursuing a doctorate. In all other cases, citizen’s allowance for students is granted only under specific legal statutory conditions. For more information, click here.
Students under the age of 25 are eligible to receive their child allowance. Additionally, they can apply for BAföG – funded by the government, the maximum BAföG amount is €853 per month and must be partially repaid after completing their course at university or college.
First semester students from low-income households may also have the opportunity to receive start-up assistance for their studies, provided they meet the eligibility requirements.
The Office for Education Grant at the Frankfurt am Main Student Services is happy to provide advice on BAföG during its consultation hours.
You can find contact information and consultation hours on the Frankfurt am Main Student Services website.
Information about BAföG from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Lars
|Scholarship Recipient of the German National Academic Foundation
“The scholarship has allowed me to engage in greater exchange with other students. It provides a new perspective, as you need to open yourself to many topics and fields during conversations.”
Moritz Reich
For students in advanced stages of their studies, student loans offer an additional financing option. Up to €300 per month can be provided for a maximum of 24 months, with repayment required afterward. You can find all the details on the Student Services page or from the respective lenders, such as KfW.
Enrolled students can apply for a dormitory spot through the Student Services Organization. Available dormitory spots are allocated based on the order in which eligible applications are received.
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Many students benefit from part-time jobs as a source of income. To maintain their student status, they must adhere to earning and hourly limits, such as working a maximum of 20 hours per week. A job board for part-time positions is available on the website of the Frankfurt am Main Student Services.
The guide “Smart Studying – With the Right Funding” by Stiftung Warentest and the Consumer Advice Center NRW offers information and tips on funding your studies.
Students pursuing their first or an additional career-qualifying university degree can work part-time as student assistants. For example, they contribute to research and teaching services and lead tutorials. Goethe University regularly publishes job postings for student assistant positions.