Education, Studies & Transitional Services in Nuremberg

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

During vocational training, studies or FSJ, you must be properly health insured.

For studies or school-based training, you may be entitled to BAföG. Submit application early!

When moving for training or studies, you must re-register.

These periods may 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.