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Financing your studies in times of COVID-19
If you are worried about your federal training assistance act (BAföG) or lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you will find information on as well as an overview of adopted measures and agreements on the following web sites:
- No disadvantages for BAföG-students: information provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
- Studying in times of the pandemic: FAQ of the German National Association for Student Affairs (Deutsches Studentenwerk)
- Coronavirus emergency fund for Students at Saarland University
- Semester fee refund for students of Saarland University
- Interim financial aid for students affected by the pandemic provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
- Corona relief options through Federal Ministry of Education and Research: financial support for students offered by loan corporation KfW
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BAföG allows you to study regardless of your economic situation. Students receiving BAföG get one half as a state grant and the other half as an interest-free loan. Applications for BAföG are processed by the Office of Student Financial Aid of Saarland Student Services on behalf of Saarland University.
Contact: Office of Student Financial Aid
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Go to students@work to receive more information and advice on 'Working while studying'.
Jobbörsen:
Praktikums- und Jobbörse des Career Centers
Some banks offer loans specifically designed for students. A student loan must be reimbursed plus interest so that it adds up to a significant amount. However, as terms and conditions of suppliers can considerably vary from one another, you are advised to consult an expert and compare different offers first.
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Students in a higher semester can take out an educational loan with the federal government. This type of financial support is a low-interest loan that you can apply for regardless of your income. However, the amount needs to be repaid in full and including interest.
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Students that are granted an educational fund do not bare a fixed debt burden. The repayment depends on their future income. This is why educational funds are mainly granted to students studying a subject with promising career options.
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In hardship cases students of Saarland University can receive financial support from various funds. The allocation and respective conditions depend on each individual case.
AStA presentation on student finance
Central Student Advisory Service
Phone: +49 681 302-3513
studienfinanzierung(at)uni-saarland.de
Central Student Advisory Service
Student finance at AStA
Phone: +49 681 302-4833
studienfinanzierung(at)asta.uni-saarland.de
Student finance
