BAföG student loans
BAföG, a form of student financial assistance provided in accordance with the German law on higher education grants, is one of the most advantageous types of student funding.
During the standard period of study, half of the monthly amount is granted as a bursary and the other half as an interest-free loan. The maximum total amount that must be repaid is €10,010.
You can find more information at Studierendenwerk Hamburg.
International students who have a residency permit granted under section 16 of the AufenthG (the federal residency act) are generally not eligible to receive BAföG. Information for students from abroad can be found here.
One BAföG office, two locations
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Office for Educational Funding Assistance (Amt für Ausbildungsförderung; BAföG Office) – Surnames beginning with A–H
Grindelallee 9
20146 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 / 40 / 42 815 - To find the correct extension for your last name, see the list of contact people.
Fax: +49 / 40 / 41 902 - 6126
bafoeg (at) studierendenwerk-hamburg (dot) de
The mailbox at the Grindelallee office is accessible at all times.
Office for Educational Funding Assistance (Amt für Ausbildungsförderung; BAföG Office) – Surnames beginning with I–Z
Nagelsweg 39
20097 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 / 40 / 42 815 - To find the correct extension for your last name, see the list of contact people.
Fay: +49 / 40 / 41 902 - 6126
bafoeg (at) studierendenwerk-hamburg (dot) de
The mailbox at the Nagelsweg office is accessible during the hours when the building is open: Mon.–Fri., 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The opening hours are the same for both locations.
Telephone consultations
Monday: 9:00–11:00 am
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00–10:00 am
Wednesday: 9:00–11:00 am and 2:00–3:00 pm
In-person consultations (without appointment)
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 am–12:00 pm and 2:00–5:00 pm
Student Financial Aid Advising Centre (Beratungszentrum Studienfinanzierung)
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Initial consultations regarding BAföG applications and questions about BAfög take place at the Beratungszentrum Studienfinanzierung
(Surnames beginning with A–Z)
Grindelallee 9 (ground floor)
20146 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 / 40 / 42 815 - 5107, - 5108
Fax: +49 / 40 / 41 902 - 6126
best (at) studierendenwerk-hamburg (dot) de
Opening hours
Monday: 9:30 am–3 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 9:30 am–5:00 pm
Friday: 9:30 am–1:00 pm
The mailbox at the Grindelallee office is accessible at all times.
The contact details and service times can be found on the Studierendenwerk website.
