BAföG Information Tour Stops at the Student Union

With the 27th BAföG amendment, the state is now providing much better support for young people. In addition, the digital application process has been simplified. To inform students about the improvements on site, a BAföG information tour by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will stop at numerous universities across Germany in October. On Monday, 24 October, the tour will stop at Mensa I of the Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein at Westring 385 in Kiel.

Between 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m., the BMBF team will be handing out information material in front of the refectory and inviting interested students to come to the information stand for personal advice. Experienced advisors from the Office for Educational Funding will be on hand to explain the BAföG funding options to students in a personal conversation, to inform them about the current improvements in benefits and to answer individual questions. In addition, an informal application can be filled out directly.

"Even though we would like to see another BAföG increase as soon as possible in view of inflation and high energy and food prices, it is still worthwhile to apply in view of the current reform," explains Normen Laars, deputy head of the Office for Educational Funding. "We expressly want to encourage students to apply for and take advantage of the funding and look forward to many visitors:inside at our information stand."

The improvements of the 27th BAföG amendment at a glance:

• Requirements rates increased: The maximum amount of support increases from 861 to 934 euros (8.47 per cent more).
• The number of persons entitled to BAföG has been increased: the parental income allowance has been raised from 2,000 euros to 2,415 euros (20.75 percent more).
• Higher age limit: BAföG now also reaches people up to the age of 45.
• Easier application: The digital application process has been simplified. It is sufficient to set up a user account on "BAföG Digital" and use it to submit the digital application.
• Higher allowances: The asset allowance will increase to 15,000 euros for applicants up to the age of 29. For people aged 30 and over, it will be raised to 45,000 euros.

Tip: Assistance with the first application can also be found in the comprehensive section "Der erste Antrag" (The first application ) on the Studentenwerk website. For more information and to book a personal consultation, go to www.studentenwerk.sh >> Finances >> BAföG.