The Federal Employment Agency checks these documents to determine whether you may qualify for vocational training assistance (Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe, BAB) and how much support you may receive. Include your training contract or another document confirming your in-company training. Your training allowance is usually evidenced by the contract and later by payslips. The agency may also need proof of your parents’ income and, where applicable, that of your spouse or registered partner. If you live away from home, your rental agreement can confirm your housing costs and address. A document from your training provider may show that your training has started or is continuing. The documents required in your case depend on your living and family situation; the Federal Employment Agency may request further evidence. Submit your application in the month from which you need BAB if possible, because support is generally paid no earlier than the month you apply.
Documents for vocational training in Germany
To apply for vocational training assistance (Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe, BAB), the Federal Employment Agency (Agentur für Arbeit) needs documents about your training, income and living arrangements. These usually include your training contract, your parents’ proof of income and, if you do not live with your parents during training, a rental agreement.
Tip
Submit your BAB application early, with the evidence relevant to your particular living and family situation. A missing document may prompt follow-up questions, while a late application can cost you the earliest possible month of support.