German and foreign students at state-recognized universities in Germany can apply for the assistance in the form of a grant from November 2020 until the end of the winter semester 20/21 at the regional Studentenwerk. The maximum amount of this subsidy is 500€ per month.
All important information, e.g. on how to apply, can be found on the BMBF website and on the website of the Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg.