Study start-up help (Studienstarthilfe)

Studienstarthilfe ·Gestionada por Studierenden- und Studentenwerke (Ämter für Ausbildungsförderung)

Introduced with the 29th BAföG reform, the Studienstarthilfe cushions the expensive first weeks of university — deposit, laptop, semester fee. It is paid once, does not have to be repaid and is not counted as income against BAföG or other benefits.

Quién tiene derecho

Younger than 25 when starting your studies
Taking up a first degree
Your household received a means-tested social benefit in the month before the start of study

Cómo solicitarla

Apply via the BAföG Digital portal — the same portal used for the BAföG application itself.

Solicitar / canal oficial →

Cambios recientes y anunciados

New since the 29th BAföG amendment (winter semester 2024/25).

Fuentes

29. BAföG-Novelle — Verbesserungen zum Wintersemester 2024/25 — Deutsches Studierendenwerk (consultado el 10 de julio de 2026)
BAföG Digital — Antragsportal — Bund und Länder (consultado el 10 de julio de 2026)

Última verificación 10 de julio de 2026

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