BAföG - Application for educational support
Trainees who do not have enough money for their training can apply for training assistance under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG).
Description
Trainees who do not have enough money to cover their living costs and training may be entitled to training assistance. To do so, they must fulfil the requirements of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). In order to receive training assistance, you must submit an application in good time. Training grants can only be paid from the beginning of the month in which the application is submitted. Please note that it can take several months for the application to be processed.
please note:
- Are you studying at a university or university of applied sciences in Munich? Then please contact the Munich Student Union.
- Are you completing a (higher) education programme in Austria? Then please contact the Office for Training and Advancement Promotion of the City of Munich.
Please note:
In the school sector, the Office for Training and Advancement Assistance of the City of Munich (AfA München) is generally responsible if the parents of the trainee live in Munich. However, there are also cases in which the trainees must live in Munich for the AfA Munich to be responsible. The AfA Munich is also responsible if the specialised academy, evening school or college (including BOS) is in Munich.
telephone counselling
If you have any questions, please dial the direct extension to your contact person. You will find the appropriate telephone number and the telephone office hours of your contact person on the page Counselling on BAföG and AFBG benefits if you enter your surname there.
telephone office hours of the counselling service:
Wednesday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m
Friday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m
Office hours may vary depending on the responsible contact person.
Required documents
Which documents are required depends on the individual case. You can find the application forms on the Internet at www.das-neue-bafoeg.de.