Germany 2016/17 - values of student grants
Date of publication: 2017 Grants - note: Approximately 25 % of students receive need-based support
Need-based grant (euro): min 120 - most common 5376 - max 8820
Merit-based grant (euro): min 3600 - max 12420
Student grants
General public student support (BAföG) is awarded as a grant for one half of the individual amount, and as an interest
free loan for the other half. Total amounts range from EUR 10 to EUR 735/month for 12 months/year. It is available for full-
time 1st and 2nd cycle and comparable studies (e.g. state exam studies in law, medicine). Eligibility and amount are
determined by assessment of student need based on income, family situation, housing situation and disability. A
maximum of EUR 10 000 needs to be paid back. The average amount paid for 2015 was EUR 5 376 per year (EUR 448
per month). Students need to be under the age of 30 (35 for master studies) to be eligible.
Source: Eurydice, National Student Fee and Support Systems 2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2016/2017
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