Category: BAföG & Finanzen
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Semesterticket applies as 9-Euro-Ticket
Students do not have to buy a 9-Euro ticket. The semester ticket is considered an equivalent ticket. In the months of June, July and August, the student ID card or semester ticket is equated with the 9-Euro-Ticket and is valid nationwide for the entire period as a ticket on all means of public transport (RB, RE,…
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BAföG wake-up call: Apply for further funding now!
Reminder to submit your applications – for a seamless funding process To all BAföG recipients: Here is a reminder to submit the application for continued funding in order to ensure uninterrupted funding. If the grant period ends in September, please submit your application for continued support in June if possible. The application must be received…
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Heating allowance for BAföG recipients to be doubled
BAföG recipients are to be supported with a heating allowance of 230€. The planned heating allowance for BAföG recipients is to be doubled from the original 115 euros to 230 euros. The most important facts: The allowance will be doubled from the original 115 euros to 230 euros and is to be paid out only…
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Support for students affected by the War in Ukraine
We have compiled valuable information to answer the initial questions. If you have further questions, you can contact the competent person at any time – we will find solutions! You will find the collected information on this page. We do not assume any liability for the content of the external links and cannot guarantee that…
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BAföG entitlement extended again due to corona
Another extension of the standard period of study: The winter semester 2021/22 will also be declared a pandemic semester. Due to the Corona pandemic, the standard period of study will be extended again. Following a decision by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus (Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism), the summer…
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Heating cost subsidy for BAföG recipients is planned
BAföG recipients are to be supported with a one-off heating cost subsidy. The Federal Government is planning a one-off heating cost subsidy of 115 euros for students who (have) received BAföG. The most important facts: The subsidy is to be 115 euros. It can only be applied for and paid out once. Students who have…
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BAföG benefits remain for Students in system-relevant Professions
Despite the end of the epidemic situation: the benefits of BAföG financial support for students in system-relevant professions will be extended. A legal change to the Infection Protection Act has removed the classification of the epidemic situation of national significance. This now has the following effects on the BAföG entitlement of some students. Until now,…
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“All about the application for BAföG” – FAQ online on October 13
The Department for Grants (Amt fuer Ausbildungsfoerderung) answers questions about BAföG on October 13. Students will learn important information and benefits of BAföG funding. The online Q&A session is of interest not only to first-year students. How does the electronic BAföG application via BAföG Digital work? Which deadlines do I need to know? Which forms…
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Welcome to the winter semester 2021/22!
The new semester is about to begin: We welcome all Leipzig students – especially freshmen and new international students! We are here for you in spite of the coronavirus! Studentenwerk Leipzig welcomes all new students and returning students to the winter semester 2021/22! Our website provides you with all important information about studying in Leipzig…
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Bridging assistance expired as planned
Due to a noticeable recovery in the student job market, the bridging assistance paid by Studentenwerk will be discontinued as scheduled. During the coronavirus pandemic, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) responded early to pandemic-related student emergencies with a comprehensive aid package. The so-called bridging assistance (Überbrückungshilfe) provided financial support to students…