BAföG is state education funding under the Federal Training Assistance Act (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz). It is available for school-based vocational training only if the type of school qualifies and you meet the personal and financial requirements. Dual company-based training is normally not funded through BAföG; vocational training assistance may be an option instead. For the application, you typically need information and documents about the training institution you attend, your income and assets, and your parents’ or spouse’s income and marital status, insofar as these details are required in your case. These may include school certificates, proof of income, and bank or asset records. The responsible office may request further documents. Submit your application to the responsible BAföG office and check its current form list so you can provide any missing documents directly. The month of application counts toward when funding can begin, so apply as early as possible, even if some evidence is still missing.
Documents before vocational training in Germany
For a BAföG application for school-based vocational training, you need evidence about your training, income and assets and, depending on the case, your parents’ or spouse’s finances. The required forms and documents depend on the type of school and your circumstances.
Tip
First check whether your type of school qualifies for BAföG; that determines whether an application is relevant. Apply in the month from which you need support if possible, then provide any missing evidence promptly.