BAföG may be available for school-based vocational training if the type of school qualifies and you meet the personal and financial requirements. Apply to the responsible education funding office. The required evidence depends on the type of school and your circumstances; it may include information about income and assets and, for certain applications, your parents’ income records. Dual company-based training is normally not eligible for BAföG. Vocational training assistance from the Federal Employment Agency may be an option instead. If you are considering more than one training route, first check whether the specific school program qualifies and which office handles the application.
How the process works before vocational training in Germany
For school-based vocational training, eligibility for BAföG depends on the type of school and your personal circumstances. Dual company-based training is generally supported through vocational training assistance (BAB) rather than BAföG.
Tip
First check whether your specific school-based program qualifies for BAföG; the school’s name alone is not enough. For dual company-based training, vocational training assistance is usually the more suitable route, and applying to the wrong office can cost time.