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Your BAföG application

More Information on BAföG More information at a glance is available on the website of Deutsches Studierendenwerk. Additionally, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research offers comprehensive information about BAföG on this website (German).

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BAföG Satisfaction Survey: What Leipzig students say

How satisfied are you with the BAföG office? We wanted to know and over 1,300 Leipzig students took part in our survey at the end of 2024. Now the results are in. The most frequently used communication channel was email (79%), followed by the telephone (50%), while personal counselling was used comparatively less frequently at […]

BAföG tip: Apply for further funding now!

If you are currently receiving BAföG, you should submit your applications as early as possible. Find out why in this article.

BAföG for students over 30

BAföG real talk – your opinion matters!

Studentenwerk Leipzig is conducting an online survey on BAföG-related services and counselling. The aim is to continuously optimise the offers and services and adapt them to the needs of students. Participation is important – regardless of whether you are currently receiving BAföG or not. Every assessment helps to gain valuable insights! Details on the survey: […]

Questions & Answers around BAföG

The following gives answers to frequently asked questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, please contact the counselor who is in charge of you.

BAföG Hotline

More BAföG, more flexible BAföG from winter semester 2024/25

BAföG-Reform: Changes from winter semester 2024/25

Due to the BAföG reform, the chances of receiving (more) BAföG will increase significantly from the winter semester 2024/25.  This will change from winter semester 2024/25: As a result of the increases listed above, parents’ income will only be taken into account from a significantly higher amount than was previously the case. This significantly increases […]