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Apply for continuing education funding at the Employment Agency

Coverage of course fees and, if applicable, payment of a living allowance for vocational training through an education voucher from the Employment Agency or the Job Center.

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Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 70.0 %
Last reviewed: August 04, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 50 € Bearbeitungsgebühr

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Consultation at the Employment Agency/Job Center

    Determining the appropriateness and necessity of continuing education.

  2. 2

    Receive an education voucher

    Including the period of validity and the objective of the measure.

  3. 3

    Registration with a certified educational institution

    With the education voucher, followed by reimbursement of the costs.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Unemployed individuals, employees at risk of unemployment, and, under certain conditions, employees without a vocational qualification.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 70.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • The program began before the education voucher was issued
  • The educational institution's accreditation has not been verified

Common reasons for rejection

  • Program and educational institution not certified (AZAV)
  • Continuing education is not required for employment

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 Weiterbildungsförderung bei der Arbeitsagentur beantragen?

In der Regel ca. 21 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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