Education

# School

What do I need to think about when my child moves from primary to secondary school? How will my child get to school each day? Who is responsible for school transport? Between your child starting and completing school, you are bound to have lots of questions. You can find information on the German school system, from primary school right up to Abitur (university admission certificate), here.

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Your college education will receive individual financial assistance to the extent that the funds necessary for living and education are not otherwise available.

Sie können für Ihr Studium oder Praktikum finanzielle Unterstützung erhalten, wenn Ihre Eltern vergleichsweise wenig verdienen oder Sie bereits elternunabhängig erwerbstätig waren. Diese Unterstützung wird BAföG genannt.

If you do not live with your parents during your training, you can apply for a vocational training allowance to cover your living costs.

As a person with disabilities, you can receive training allowance to cover your living expenses if you take part in certain training measures.

If you need financial support for your school education or your studies, you can apply for a temporary low-interest education loan under certain conditions.

If you have been denied cooperation forgiveness, you may be able to apply for hardship forgiveness of your loan under certain circumstances.

If you received BAföG support during your studies, you must repay the loan portion.