Financial aid
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Most students worry about how to finance their living expenses during their studies. For students with impairments, this can be even more of a challenge. They often have additional costs and working next to studying is either not possible or only for a limited amount of time.
FAQ
Are there any exceptions for disabled students in the Bafög regulations?
When you are eligible to get Bafög, you are entitled to various aids such as an increase in the allowances (Freibeträge) when the Bafögamt determines your neediness. Disabled students can also get Bafög grants to a higher maximum age and may be allowed to take longer for their course of study. However, the actual monthly Bafög subsidy amount will not necessarily increase. Rather, disability-related additional costs are often covered by integration assistance.
Are there scholarships specifically for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses?
With some general scholarships (e.g. Deutschlandstipendium) you get special benefits if you have a disability, but there are also grants specifically for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses (e.g. Aktion Luftsprung, Stiftung Darmerkrankungen).
How long can I get Kindergeld?
In some cases, students might obtain the family allowance Kindergeld even beyond their 25th birthday, if they can’t make a living due to their disability.
Where can I apply for the assistive devices that I need for my studies?
Mobility and technical aids, assistants and any additional assistive equipment necessary to participate fully in student life can be applied for via the integration aid (Eingliederungshilfe) at the inclusion office (Inklusionsamt). Your primary contact should always be your health insurance and the Versorgungsamt. If you are above a certain income and property limit, you might have to buy assistive equipment yourself.
What does it mean if you are eligible for integration aid?
Mobility and technical aids, assistants and any additional assistive equipment necessary for an equal participation in studies can be applied for via the integration aid (Eingliederungshilfe) at the inclusion office (Inklusionsamt). The primary contact should always be your health insurance and the Versorgungsamt. Above a certain income and property limit, you might have to buy assistive equipment yourself.
Can I get financial assistance when I buy a car?
If you need to buy a car in order to pursue your studies (for example, if you cannot reach the university by public transport), you can get financial aid from the Eingliederungshilfe fund. It is also possible to get financial aid to have a car fitted according to your individual needs or to get your driving licence funded.
Am I also eligible for integration aid if I start a second degree program?
No, as a general rule, you only get integration aid in your first degree program. If you start a Master’s degree in a program that thematically fits your Bachelor’s degree, you can get integration aid again. If you study a completely different Master’s program, the decision whether you get integration aid or not is at the discretion of the Inklusionsamt.
Can I get integration aid if I study abroad?
If you want to study abroad and the semester abroad is part of your degree program, you will keep getting integration aid. If you want to stay abroad for your own reasons, there is a wide scope in which the Inklusionsamt can decide. Applications for integration aid can only be approved if the need for the integration aid has already arisen before the time of the stay abroad.
Where can I get advice on financial aid?
The advisory services of the Studentenwerke can help with queries concerning financial aid:
https://www.studentenwerke.de/de/content/beratung
The EUTB (Ergänzende Unabhängige Teilhabeberatung) in Ingolstadt offers advice on questions like funding your studies and applying for assistive devices.