Financial aid for a semester abroad or study abroad under the Federal Training Assistance Act (Section 5 of the BAföG).
Damit wir Apply for BAföG funding for study abroad mit dem zuständigen BAföG-Amt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
Documents you need
Proof of admission from a foreign university · Identification card or passport
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Varies by case
Submit an application to the appropriate BAföG office
At least 3 months before your stay abroad.
Submit proof of enrollment from the foreign university
Letter of admission or provisional confirmation.
Receive an increased grant amount
If applicable, an additional fee for rent, tuition, and a travel allowance.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Students eligible for BAföG who spend a semester or academic year abroad.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 months
Success rate
approx. 82.0 % (estimate)
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Free up to a €50 processing fee.
Typically about 30 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.