Current Information for KfW-Student Loan

There are numerous restrictions on public life due to the Corona pandemic. Because of this, the following exemptions apply to recipients of the KfW Student Loan for the upcoming future:

Presentation of proof of enrollment (Winter Semester 2020/21)

The documents can however be submitted to an accredited partner/Studierendenwerk by mail or e-mail. The following must be submitted:

• The current enrollment certification (WS 20/21)
• The verification protocol
• A readable, current copy of your ID card (current, front, and back)

Deadline extension for additional documents

• As an exception, the KfW will accept late submissions of the enrollment certificate to the accredited partner - by the 15.11.2020 at the latest.
• Also as an exception, the submission of the necessary proof of performance can be submitted later - by the 31.03.2021.
• Certificates of renewal are to be submitted for further disbursement (11. 14. Promotion semester) can exceptionally be submitted later - until 31.03.2021.

Monthly disbursement rate can now be adjusted

• You can change the disbursement rate monthly - the information should be entered in the online portal by the 15th of the month at the latest.  This way, the amounts can be adjusted quickly to the current needs.