BAföG - Application for educational support
Trainees who do not have enough money for their training can apply for training assistance under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG).
Course description
To receive BAföG, you must meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). The application must be submitted in good time. Financial assistance can only be paid from the start of the month in which the application is submitted. Please note that it may take several months for the application to be processed.
Important information:
- Studying in Munich: Are you studying at a university or university of applied sciences in Munich? If so, please contact the Studentenwerk München.
- Studying in Austria: Are you undertaking a higher education course in Austria? If so, please contact the Office for Education and Career Advancement of the City of Munich.
Responsibility for school-age children: The Office for Educational Support of the City of Munich (AfA Munich) is generally responsible if your parents live in Munich. In some cases, however, your own place of residence in Munich is the deciding factor for determining responsibility. Furthermore, the AfA Munich is responsible if the vocational academy, evening grammar school or college (including BOS) you are attending is located in Munich.
Important note
In order to clear the backlog in application processing, the Student Finance Office will not be offering any advice from 20 July 2026 up to and including 14 August 2026. In urgent cases, please contact the helpline on 089 233 96778.
Required documents
Which documents are required for your application depends on your individual case.
