BAB is generally not available for school-based training; depending on the type of school and personal circumstances, student BAföG may be an option instead. Whether BAB is paid, and how much, depends among other things on your income, housing situation, distance from your parents' home, and family circumstances. The Federal Employment Agency may also take your parents' income or your partner's income into account. Potential support does not automatically cover all your needs. Apply online or at the Federal Employment Agency and submit the required evidence. Trainees with disabilities have access to special support routes.
Applying for support before vocational training in Germany
Under certain conditions, vocational training assistance (Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe, BAB) supports initial in-company or off-company vocational training. As a rule, it is paid no earlier than the month in which the application reaches the Federal Employment Agency.
Tip
Apply early as soon as it becomes clear that you need financial support for in-company or off-company training. The month the application is received matters; submit any missing evidence promptly so the assessment is not held up unnecessarily.