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BAföG & Financing

Higher Minimum Wage: These Are the Impacts on Mini-Jobs and BAföG

At the beginning of the new year, the statutory minimum wage has increased. This is noticeable, for example, for students with part-time jobs. As of 1 January 2024, the statutory minimum wage has been increased from 12 Euros to 12.41 Euros gross per hour. This also affects students who have a part-time job and student […]

Statement on planned BAföG budget cuts

The ongoing discussions on drastic cuts of the state budget for 2024 also affect BAföG. We argue for better educational opportunities: Sign the petition now and share the message! Currently there is a heated discussion on cutting the means for BAföG in the state budget for 2024 massively. In case this resolution is approved, students […]

Changed responsibilities at the BAföG office

Please check whether your contact person at the BAföG office has changed. Since February 21, 2023, the BAföG counsellors at the Department for Grants of Studentenwerk Leipzig have partly got new responsibilities. Students that are planning to contact the BAföG office should first check on our homepage whether their previous contact person is still the same. 

BAföG increases as of winter semester 2022/23

Increasing BAföG rates and allowances in sight: Who will benefit from the upcoming BAföG amendment?

BAföG wake-up call: Apply for further funding now!

Reminder to submit your applications – for a seamless funding process To all BAföG recipients: Here is a reminder to submit the application for continued funding in order to ensure uninterrupted funding. If the grant period ends in September, please submit your application for continued support in June if possible. The application must be received […]

Heating allowance for BAföG recipients to be doubled

BAföG recipients are to be supported with a heating allowance of 230€. The planned heating allowance for BAföG recipients is to be doubled from the original 115 euros to 230 euros. The most important facts: The allowance will be doubled from the original 115 euros to 230 euros and is to be paid out only […]

BAföG entitlement extended again due to corona

Another extension of the standard period of study: The winter semester 2021/22 will also be declared a pandemic semester. Due to the Corona pandemic, the standard period of study will be extended again. Following a decision by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus (Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism), the summer […]

Heating cost subsidy for BAföG recipients is planned

BAföG recipients are to be supported with a one-off heating cost subsidy. The Federal Government is planning a one-off heating cost subsidy of 115 euros for students who (have) received BAföG. The most important facts: The subsidy is to be 115 euros. It can only be applied for and paid out once. Students who have […]

BAföG benefits remain for Students in system-relevant Professions

Despite the end of the epidemic situation: the benefits of BAföG financial support for students in system-relevant professions will be extended. A legal change to the Infection Protection Act has removed the classification of the epidemic situation of national significance. This now has the following effects on the BAföG entitlement of some students. Until now, […]