Apply for the Advancement BAföG (Master Craftsman BAföG) in Oderberg
If you apply for Apply for the Advancement BAföG (Master Craftsman BAföG) in Oderberg (Brandenburg), expect about approx. 2 months. BAföG-Amt Oderberg (zuständig für Oderberg) is responsible.
Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Costs
Kostenlos bis 50 € Bearbeitungsgebühr
Processing time
approx. 2 months in Oderberg
In Oderberg we expect around approx. 2 months processing time – based on reports from the region, not on official figures.
Official: max. approx. 2 months
How to proceed
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Check the eligibility of the measure
The program must be at least 400 hours long and lead to a recognized professional certification.
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Application to the relevant office for student financial aid
Online via the AFBG portal or in writing.
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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.
Required documents
- Personalausweis oder ReisepassMandatory
- Formular / AntragMandatory
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Individuals seeking professional development opportunities, regardless of age or the amount of previous BAföG benefits received.
Income limit
Success rate
approx. 80.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Application submitted only after the measure had begun
- •Proof of income from spouse/parents is missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •The program is not eligible for funding (no recognized continuing education credential)
- •Applicants who already hold a higher-level degree
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
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Questions & Answers
Wie lange dauert Aufstiegs-BAföG (Meister-BAföG) beantragen?▼
In der Regel ca. 45 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
- Data quality
- 100 %
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- BAföG-Amt Oderberg (zuständig für Oderberg)
Responsible authority
- Apply for the Advancement BAföG (Master Craftsman BAföG) in Oderberg
- City Oderberg
- State information
Regional specifics
- Authorities
- Register for the Master's Exam
Registering for the exam yourself
- Apply for the Advancement BAföG (Master Craftsman BAföG) – overview