Education, Studies & Transitional Services in Bochum

You can still receive child benefit after your 18th birthday, e.g. during vocational training, studies, FSJ, military service or transition periods. The entitlement generally applies until age 25.

During vocational training, studies or FSJ, you must be properly health insured. Students are usually covered by family insurance until age 25, after which student health insurance applies.

Check your BAfoeG entitlement and apply in good time. For students at Bochum universities (RUB, HS Bochum, EvH, HS Gesundheit): AKAFÖ Bochum. For school pupils: Bochum city school administration office. Apply conveniently online at bafoeg-digital.de.

When moving for training, studies or military service, you must re-register. Employers, universities or authorities must also be informed.

Depending on the type of service, different social insurance and registration regulations apply. These periods may also be relevant for pension or waiting periods.

For Work & Travel, you need to complete important organizational steps, such as visa, health insurance, international health insurance and possibly deregistration in Germany. Different rules apply depending on the destination country.

For training or studies definitely have your own account. Many banks offer free student accounts. A credit card is essential for online shopping, travel and international payments.

Two insurances every student and trainee needs: liability insurance pays if you accidentally damage someone. Legal protection insurance helps with disputes – e.g. with landlord or employer.