From the winter semester 2024/25, those eligible for BAföG in Baden-Württemberg will have the opportunity to apply for a one-time study start-up grant of 1,000 euros. This funding is specifically intended for students under the age of 25 who have previously received a citizen’s income or other social benefits and are enrolling for the first time in a full-time degree program at a university in Germany, an EU country or Switzerland. The study start-up grant is a non-repayable subsidy and can be used for initial costs such as moving, rent deposits or learning materials.
Applications for the study start-up grant must be submitted digitally via the BAföG Digital portal and can be submitted up to the end of the month following the start of studies. If the semester begins in October, the application must be submitted by November 30. This funding is intended to make it easier for financially disadvantaged first-year students to get started. It is not offset against other social benefits. First-year students in other EU countries can also apply for the grant, provided that all requirements are met.
Additional details on the study start-up grant can be found on the websites of BAföG | Studienstarthilfe
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Universität Tübingen: Hörsaalgebäude Kupferbau. Foto: tünews INTERNATIONAL / Mostafa Elyasian.
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