Application for educational support - forms

The following forms must be completed and submitted to the relevant office in order to apply for BAföG. You will find a classification by color, according to which you can deduce who has to fill out the corresponding documents. In addition to the basic form (Form 01), there are additional documents that only need to be completed as required.

Additional information may be required to apply for educational support. You will find a detailed list below under "Necessary materials".

Color coding of the forms

The color coding serves as a visual aid and indicates who has to fill out the corresponding forms.

  • The documents marked with Petrol must be completed by the applicant

  • The documents marked in red are to be completed by the parents / spouse / registered partner

  • The documents marked in yellow must be completed by the training center

Necessary materials

The following information may be required to apply for educational support. Please have it ready:

  • Current payslips

  • Employment contract

  • Rental agreement

  • Residence permit

  • Graduation or leaving certificate

  • Journeyman's certificate

  • Account statements with daily updated value date at the time of application

  • Proof of assets

  • Vehicle registration certificate of your own vehicle

  • Proof of own health and long-term care insurance from the age of 25

  • Pension certificates (half-orphan's pension; full orphan's pension)

Contact us

E-Mail: bafoeg@bochum.de

Postal address: Schulverwaltungsamt Bochum-Schüler-BAFöG, Universitätststr. 43-49, 44777 Bochum

On site: Office for Educational Support/School Administration Office: Universitätstr. 43-49; 44789 Bochum