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Finances

Financing a course of study is not always easy to do. Follow this link for help on the topic.

 

  • BAföGFinanzen
    Not every student enjoys the privilege of completing a course of study without financial worries. Students whose parents’ income is under a certain limit can apply for financial aid from the German government as per the Law on Support for Education and Training (BAföG).
    The Freiburg Office of Student Services offers comprehensive advising on BAföG. In addition, you can download the application forms online.
  • Financing your Studies
    BAföG, an education credit, a credit from the KfW Förderbank, a completion loan, a tuition exemption – how can I decide what’s best for me? The Office of Student Services offers on-campus advising on financing a course of studies. For current office hours, see the list.
  • Financial Aid: Loans
    Students who experience financial difficulties shortly before their final examinations, for example because their scholarship or loan has run out or they don’t have time to work a part-time job, can apply in the “Financial Aid” section of the Office of Student Services homepage for a completion loan to finance the completion of their course of study.
  • studijob-freiburg
    To find a part-time job, you can either search offers at home on the internet and contact the job search service per e-mail or come personally to the job search service at the info post.
  • Students at work
    Online advising from the DGB (German Confederation of Trade Unions) for working students. Information on studies, BAföG, jobs, internships, and career entry.
  • University Information Office  (HIB)
    The University Information Office of the German Confederation of Trade Unions provides information, courses, and events on studies, jobs, higher education policy, BAföG, scholarships, and career entry. The University Information Office also offers an on-campus advising service for working students on employment and social law (student house, consultation room, 1st floor, Belfortstr. 24, 79098 Freiburg or 11th faculty (airfield), legionnaire building).
  • How to Finance a Course of Study – Tips from studentenpilot.de
    Financing a course of study is a challenge for many students. Some states already have general student tuition, but even those studying at universities which still charge no tuition often have difficulties making ends meet each month.
  • Bargain Guide – Your Student ID Card as a Discount Pass
    Scholarship too low and rent too high? Tightening your belt another notch isn’t the only answer: Through offensive use of your student ID card in daily life, you can save yourself a fistful of euros (a service of Spiegel online).
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