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Financial aid for students
If you're experiencing financial difficulties, you're worried about your BAföG student loan or you've lost your part-time job, help is available. The following web pages offer an overview of the support programmes that you can access and explain how to apply for a refund of student fees and charges.
- Studienstarthilfe - Financial support for first-time entrants to higher education
- Studierendenwerk Saarland Emergency Fund
- Hardship fund for international students (KHG – Catholic Students' Association Saarbrücken)
- Semester travel ticket: Applying for a refund
- Administrative charge: Applying for exemption or reimbursement
- Student services fee: Applying for a refund
Free daily meals in the Mensa for students in need
Students at Saarland University who are struggling financially can get a free meal every day in the campus canteen (Mensa). The scheme is coordinated by the General Student Committee (AStA) and Saarland Student Services (Studierendenwerk). Thanks to generous donations from the University Society (Universitätsgesellschaft des Saarlandes e.V.) and the Rotary Club Saarbrücken, many students currently facing financial hardship can now benefit from a free meal at the Mensa during the summer semester. If you would like to access this service, please get in touch with AStA (studienfinanzierung(at)asta.uni-saarland.de).