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BAföG eligibility likely to be extended further due to coronavirus
The standard period of study may be extended once more: it seems likely the 2021 summer semester will also be declared a pandemic semester. The Saxony State Ministry of Science, Culture and Tourism (SMWKT) has announced that the 2021 summer semester will likely be declared a pandemic semester. The SMWKT is expected to make the decision official […]
Pandemic semester: An exception has been made to allow retroactive BAföG applications until 30 April 2021
In December 2020, the standard period of study was extended due to the coronavirus. Now, students can also receive retroactive BAföG payments for the 2020/21 winter semester. In December 2020, the standard period of study was extended due to the coronavirus. Now, students can also receive retroactive BAföG payments for the 2020/21 winter semester. An […]
More BAföG due to Extended Standard Periods of Study
It’s now official: Due to the pandemic, the standard period of study for the summer semester 2020 and the winter semester 2020/21 has been extended by law. This also means students are entitled to receive BAföG for up to two additional semesters. An amendment made to Saxony’s Freedom of Higher Education Act (SächsHSFG) means that […]
Change in the Higher Education Freedom Act: more BAföG entitlement due to Corona restrictions coming soon
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the standard period of study is to be extended. This means that students will be entitled to receive BAföG for up to two semesters longer. On 29 December 2020, an amendment to the Saxon Higher Education Freedom Act came into force, extending the standard period of study for students by […]
More Clarity With New BAföG Forms
Here they are! The new BAföG forms for winter semester 2020/21. The colour-coded sections and useful hints and comments now help you to complete the application forms.
Now More Than Ever: Apply for BAföG!
Increased rates and corona related loss of earnings: It is now even more attractive to apply for BAföG // Do not forget: No matter if applying for the first-time or for follow-up funding, submit your application in time! Corona crisis on your bank account? Difficulties with finding part-time jobs? Less support from your family due […]
BAföG: Submit follow-up application now!
BAföG will be increase even further in winter semester 2020/21. If you do not want to wait for your BAföG in autumn, it is best to submit a follow-up application now! Last year there was a considerable increase in BAföG. This autumn, BAföG will increase even further. The maximum BAföG rate increases to 752 EUR for students under […]
Less financial support from your parents, part-time job gone? Apply for BAföG now!
We provide tips for students whose financial situation has worsened due to the Corona pandemic. The current situation poses financial difficulties for many students: part-time jobs get cancelled or there is less parental support due to short-time work. Therefore, the Studentenwerk Leipzig recommends: Apply for BAföG now! Even students who were not previously entitled to […]
Changed BAföG responsibilities from 24 February 2020
Shortly before the start of summer semester 2020, the scope of responsibilities changes at our Department for Grants. If you have an appointment at the BAföG office in the near future, you should first check our website to see if your contact person is someone else. This is because the responsibilities of the clerks at […]
Submit your BAföG application now!
It’s worth applying for BAföG. If you would like to be receive BAföG from the winter semester onwards, you should submit your application in time! If you would like to receive BAföG from winter semester 2019/20 onwards, you must submit your application by 31 October 2019 (date of receipt) to the Department for Grants (Amt für Ausbildungsförderung) in order to secure […]