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Finances
Finances and Studies
Here you will find an overview of funding options for your studies.
Child-Related Finances
Each year, the federal government allocates substantial funds for families, covering a wide range of benefits. Below, we provide a brief overview of the financial support available for families and during pregnanc
Advance Maintenance Payments
Single parents can apply for advance maintenance payments at the youth welfare office for children under 18 years of age if the liable party does not pay maintenance at all, pays it irregularly, or if paternity has not been established. The amount is determined based on the child’s age. More detailed information can be
Child Benefit
Child benefit is an income-independent financial support provided to all families with children up to 18 years old. It can be applied for immediately after the birth at the family offices of the Employment Agency or the public service family office. Further information and the application form can be found here.
Application Form (O
Child Supplement and Housing Benefit
Families with a low income may qualify for the child supplement, the education package, and/or housing benefit—this applies to both couples and single parents. Families are eligible for the child supplement if the parents’ income covers their own needs but not those of their children. The supplement amounts to
Child-Related Finances
Each year, the federal government allocates substantial funds for families, covering a wide range of benefits. Below, we provide a brief overview of the financial support available for families and during pregnancy.
Our tip: Start reviewing and preparing applications well before the birth so that you can focus on your ba
Citizens' Allowance
You can apply for Citizens’ Allowance (formerly Unemployment Benefit II) for your child even if you, as a parent, are not eligible to receive it.
During semesters on leave, if BAföG eligibility ends, you may still qualify for Citizens’ Allowance if you are in need.
Information about applying for Citizens’ Allowance for stud
