Jobbing

Many students finance their living expenses partially or completely by working alongside their studies - whether as a mini- or midi-job, self-employed, on a fee basis or as student help.

If you work in a mini-job and earn a maximum of 538 euros per month, no taxes or social security contributions are due. If, on the other hand, you work as a student trainee, i.e. max. 20 hours per week, taxes may be due depending on the amount of your income, but you still do not have to pay all social security contributions. With regard to the number of hours per week, there are exceptions when you are allowed to work more than 20 hours per week. The decisive factor is that you spend most of your time and energy on your studies.

If you receive BAföG or have family insurance, it is important that you observe the respective income limits. If you have voluntary statutory health insurance, the amount of your contributions is based on your income.

If you receive social benefits (other than BAföG) yourself or live together with persons who receive social benefits, additional income limits must sometimes be observed here as well.

We will explain to you the conditions surrounding study-oriented jobbing and check with you the effects on social insurance, child benefit, scholarships or BAföG. We advise you during pregnancy on protective regulations in labour law, maternity benefits and parental leave as well as on various topics related to working and studying.