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Education & Studies in Frankfurt

Child benefit, BAföG, health insurance for trainees & students

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Step 1

Continue receiving child benefit

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Frist: At start of training/studies · Without proof child benefit will be stopped!

During training or studies, child benefit continues until age 25. The family benefits office needs proof.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Family benefits Hesse: 0800 4 555530 (free)
  • Online via familienkasse.de
  • Submit proof each semester
  • Currently €250 per month
Family benefits office↗
Step 2

Apply for BAföG

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Frist: Before semester starts · BAföG is not paid retroactively!

BAföG is state funding for students and pupils. 50% grant, 50% interest-free loan.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Student services Frankfurt: Bockenheimer Landstraße 133
  • Online application: bafoeg-digital.de
  • Maximum: €992 (2024)
  • Apply in time!
Apply for BAföG↗
Step 3

Clarify health insurance

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Frist: Before enrollment · Without insurance no enrollment!

Students can stay in family insurance until 25. After that, student health insurance is required.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Until 25: family insurance free
  • From 25: student insurance ~€120/month
  • Public insurance: TK, AOK, Barmer, etc.
  • Exemption for private insurance possible
Compare health insurances↗
Step 4

Use semester ticket

A ticket for public transport in the RMV area is included in the semester fee.

⚠️Ticket only valid with valid student ID!
⏰ From enrollment💰 Im Semesterbeitrag enthalten

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Valid in entire RMV area
  • AStA Goethe University: asta.uni-frankfurt.de
  • Ticket digital in RMV app
  • Also usable for bikes in public transport
RMV Info↗
Step 5

Check broadcasting fee exemption

BAföG recipients can be exempted from the broadcasting fee.

⚠️Exemption must be applied for!
⏰ After BAföG approval💰 0 € (statt 18,36 €/Monat)

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Online: rundfunkbeitrag.de
  • Exemption valid retroactively max. 3 years
  • Also possible with other social benefits
  • Renew application annually
Apply for exemption↗
Step 6

Register part-time job

As a student you may work max. 20 hours per week during semester to stay in student health insurance.

⚠️Over 20 hours: mandatory insurance as employee!
⏰ When starting job💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Working student: max. 20h/week in semester
  • Semester break: work unlimited
  • Mini job: up to €538/month tax-free
  • BAföG allowance: €6,270/year
More info↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
Bei Ausbildungs-/Studienbeginn
What does it cost?
0 €, 0 €, ca. 120 € / Monat (ab 25), Im Semesterbeitrag enthalten, 0 € (statt 18,36 €/Monat), 0 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Ohne Nachweis wird Kindergeld gestoppt!

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