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Apply for an upgrading training grant (Aufstiegs-BAföG)

  • Service description

    The federal and state governments support further vocational training with the Upgrading Assistance Act (Aufstiegs-BAföG). Contributions are paid towards the costs incurred and towards living expenses.

    Anyone who fulfils the legal requirements is entitled to the subsidy.

    State subsidies are paid that do not have to be repaid.

    In addition, a low-interest loan can be applied for from the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW).

    Aufstiegs-BAföG provides support regardless of income:

    • the cost of the course,
    • the fees for the audit and
    • the cost of materials for a master craftsman examination project.

    For full-time courses, living expenses are also supported, depending on income.

    Apply for your training grant now free of charge - officially, securely and quickly:



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