Info: Limited telephone availability and longer processing times
Due to the increased volume of applications, the actual processing time is up to 8 weeks. The processing time depends on the completeness of the documents; missing documents will be requested. We kindly ask you to avoid contacting us during this time. In order to be able to process applications more quickly, telephone consultation hours are limited to Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Info: Limited telephone availability and longer processing times
Due to the increased volume of applications, the actual processing time is up to 8 weeks. The processing time depends on the completeness of the documents; missing documents will be requested. We kindly ask you to avoid contacting us during this time. In order to be able to process applications more quickly, telephone consultation hours are limited to Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
if you are not german: copy of current passport/ visa (including the page with the residence permit)
copy of rental agreement/ proof of registration (both only if you do not live with your parents)
proof of health insurance (if you pay your own insurance)
proof of own income in the applicable period (i.e. orphan pension, scholarship)
For assets higher than 15,000 euros: proof of assets/ debt on the date of application (i.e. bank statements, estimated value of personal car and vehicle registration)
further proof in the case that assets have been transferred to other people/ family members within 6 months prior to application
curriculum vitae: Complete and uninterrupted career history
proof of completion of your vocational training (degree/bachelor's certificate) and periods of employment or replacement periods (e.g. unemployment, illness)
including proof of income of your parents/ spouse/ registered partner from 2022 (income tax or similar - translated into German). If income tax is not available, please submit the December salary statement showing annual income.
if applicable, copy of school, study or training certificate for siblings from grade 10 or from the age of 15
if funding is applied for from the 5th semester onwards, proof of ECTS points, if the office has a general stipulation from the department or you have achieved at least 30 credit points per semester, otherwise form 5 (certificate of achievement according to § 48 BAföG)
(additional application, if the current income of your parents/ spouse/ registered partner has worsened compared 2 years earlier (i.e. due to unemployment, illness or retirement))
