A document that you have to submit for funding is the so-called "Form Z". On this form, you must confirm that you meet the professional admission requirements for the examination or can meet them until the examination. This is the responsibility of the body that also takes the final examination for the degree you are seeking . Depending on the degree, this is, for example, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) or the Chamber of Crafts (HWK).

Typically, you qualify either through a completed first vocational training and/or professional experience. Even as a dropout, experienced professional or with a bachelor's degree, you can prove the required pre-qualification. The exact requirements are laid down in the examination regulations for the respective training qualification.

With the confirmation of your pre-qualification, you can then apply for the so-called "Meister-BAföG". Depending on the federal state, BAföG offices or other authorities are responsible for this.