From the summer semester 2025, first-semester students from low-income households can apply for the study start-up grant of 1,000 euros. Applications can be submitted digitally via the online portal “BAföG Digital”.

Who is eligible to apply?

• under 25 years old

• enrolled in a full-time degree program at a university for the first time

• Proof possible of having received social benefits before the start of studies (housing benefit, child supplement, citizen’s allowance, social assistance)

Important deadlines for the application:

• Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNE): April 30

• Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) and European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder): May 31

Further information
You can find detailed information on study start-up aid, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and access to the application portal at: Study Start Aid

Our staff at the BAföG office will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the application process or about study assistance in general.