KfW-Student Loan

The KfW Student Loan is used to finance living expenses during your studies at a public or state-recognized university.

It may also be used to finance postgraduate, additional and secondary courses of study, as well as doctoral and part-time courses of study.

The loan is granted regardless of the student's income.

A combination with other financing offers such as BAföG or the education loan is possible.

1. Conditions of the KfW Student Loan
2. Information sheet on the KfW Student Loan (PDF)
3. The Studierendenwerk as a partner provides support for students applying for the KfW Student Loan
4. Consultation and legitimation check via the Studierendenwerk, by simply making an appointment with the Studierendenwerk's social counseling service.
5. Verification during the contract period - each time at the beginning of the new semester, at the latest by April 15 and October 15, the proof of enrollment, the current certificate of enrollment and the identity card must be submitted.

The Social Counseling Service helps and provides advice on the application and does the legitimation check for the application and the proof of enrollment.