BAföG loan abroad

In principle, it can be assumed that part of the training can be offset against the prescribed or usual training time. This applies to the equivalent attendance at a foreign training facility from class 11 of a domestic grammar school if the university entrance qualification can be acquired after 13 years or from class 10 if the entrance qualification can be acquired after 12 years.

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services

For high school attendance, the monthly subsistence rate is €632. School fees will not be funded. A lump sum of a total 500 EUR will be paid for your travel expenses for both journey (in and out) combined.

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application

You can apply → online here. Applications forms are also available in the student houses in Frankfurt (Oder) and Cottbus and as a → download here.

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downloads:

checklist
school certificate
power of attorney

In addition to the basic requirements, the study abroad must last at least 6 months or one semester.

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requirements

Requirements for funding training abroad are:

• the foreign training facility must be equivalent to the domestic one

• the visit to the foreign training facility must be beneficial depending on the level of training

• the visit must at least partially be credited towards the domestic training

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services

In addition to the requirement rates for trainees who do not live with their parents, the benefits for training abroad include:

• the reimbursement of necessary tuition fees up to € 5,600
• a lump sum for travel expenses of a total of 500 EUR for both journeys (in and out)
• a surcharge for international health insurance

A extra payment can be granted for several foreign countries.

The benefits will be awarded half as a grant and half as an interest-free loan. The benefits will be paid for a maximum of a year.

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application

You can apply → online here. Applications forms are also available in the student houses in Frankfurt (Oder) and Cottbus and as a → download here.

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downloads:

checklist
leaflet on studying abroad
certificate of enrollment
power of attorney

For participation in an internship outside of Europe, training grants are paid if the internship is prescribed by the study and examination regulations, has yet to be completed and lasts at least 12 weeks.

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requirements

Requirements for funding training abroad are:

• According to the study and examination regulations, an internship of at least 12 weeks must be required – it does not have to be required abroad

• the visit to the foreign training facility must be beneficial depending on the level of training

• the internship must meet the requirements of the study and examination regulations

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services

In addition to the requirement rates for trainees who do not live with their parents, the benefits for training abroad include:

• a lump sum for travel expenses of a total of 500 EUR for both journeys (in and out)
• a surcharge for international health insurance

A extra payment can be granted for several foreign countries.

The benefits will be awarded half as are granted as a grant and half as an interest-free loan.

The benefits will be paid for a maximum of a year.

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application

You can apply → online here. Applications forms are also available in the student houses in Frankfurt (Oder) and Cottbus and as a → download here.

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downloads:

checklist
leaflet internship abroad
internship certificate
power of attorney