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Data protection information
The protection of your privacy is of great importance to the Studierendenwerk Münster. Here you will find the data protection information for our customers in the area of study grants and loans (BAföG): Data Protection Information BaföG
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Age Limit
If you are already over 30 years old at the beginning of your education, you can only receive BAföG if special requirements are fulfilled. Info sheet “Age Limit” as PDF
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Further Training
You cannot receive a training grant for a second training in all cases. First, it has to be clarified which form of funding would possibly be available. Info sheet “Further Training” as PDF
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Change of Subject, Different Training
If you change your subject or abandon it without a degree, your entitlement to BAföG may be cancelled. It is possible that if there is a second change of subject that the type of financial aid will change later from half a grant and half an interest-free loan to an interest-bearing full loan. Info sheet “Different Training” as PDF
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Exceeding the Maximum Support Period
BAföG is provided at higher education institutions only for the standard period of study. If this cannot be adhered to, the financial support is cancelled often during the examination phase. Info sheet “Exceeding the Maximum Support Period” as PDF
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Nationality
You can see which requirements foreigners must fulfil to receive BAföG in this info sheet. Info sheet “Nationality” as PDF
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Your Own Income
BAföG is only provided insofar as the cost of living and tuition fees are not otherwise available. How much extra money you are allowed to earn is explained in this info sheet. Info sheet “Your Own Income” as PDF
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Advance Payment
BAföG can only be applied for insofar as the parents cannot raise the necessary funds for the cost of living and tuition. If the parents cannot provide the amount charged based on their income, educational financial support can be provided in advance. This is also the case if the parents do not submit the required information. Info sheet “Advance Payment” as PDF
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Proof of Academic Achievement
If no timely progress in the student’s study can be proven and there are no reasonable reasons for this, then the entitlement for financial support will be cancelled regardless of the financial circumstances. Info sheet “Guideline §48″as PDF.