Financial support for participants in advanced vocational training programs (e.g., master craftsman, business administrator, technician) in the form of grants and low-interest loans.
Damit wir Apply for the Advancement BAföG (Master Craftsman BAföG) mit dem zuständigen BAföG-Amt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Sie werden zur geführten Suche weitergeleitet – mit Kontaktdaten, Termin und nächsten Schritten für Apply for the Advancement BAföG (Master Craftsman BAföG).
Quick answer
Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Varies by case
Check the eligibility of the measure
The program must be at least 400 hours long and lead to a recognized professional certification.
Application to the relevant office for student financial aid
Online via the AFBG portal or in writing.
Approval of Grants and Loans
Funding for the project and, if applicable, living expenses, provided partly as a grant and partly as a KfW loan.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Individuals seeking professional development opportunities, regardless of age or the amount of previous BAföG benefits received.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (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 45 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.