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BAföG reform 2022: The most important changes

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July 21, 2022, the 27th BaföG Amendment Act was passed. Here is an overview of all the important changes.

  • Maximum subsidy rate raised from 861€ to 934€.
  • Parents’ income limit raised from 2000€ to 2415€.
  • Wealth allowance increased
    • up to 29 years 15.000€
    • from 30 years 45.000€
  • Age limit for support raised to 45 years

The BAföG (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz) regulates the state support for pupils and students in Germany. The aim is to promote equal opportunities in education.

Apply for BaföG on www.bafög-digital.de.

More information: https://www.bafög.de/bafoeg/de/home/home_node.html