Useful links and downloadable documents

Sparschwein mit Euro-Zeichen — © Fotolia

Information provided by Saarland University

Quick reference leaflet

Studium finanzieren ('Student financing') (in German) Information from DSW (Deutsches Studierendenwerk – National Association for Student Affairs) for prospective students, parents and teachers

BAföG – Financial assistance from Germany's education and training funding programme

BAföG – Information at a glance
BAföG – Application forms
The BAföG reform package 2024: FAQs on the key changes
Quick reference leaflet on student financing (in German)

Working while studying

Information from the Federal Employment Agency
Information from DSW (National Association for Student Affairs)
DSW leaflet – Part-time work options for German students
DSW leaflet – Part-time work options for international students

Scholarships

Find your scholarship (myStipendium)
Information from the StudienStiftungSaar foundation
The national scholarship programme 'Deutschlandstipendium'
Applying for a 'Deutschlandstipendium' scholarship – Advice and tips
'Deutschlandstipendium': StudienStiftungSaar leaflet
'Saarlandstipendium': StudienStiftungSaar leaflet
Merit-based scholarships from the 'Begabtenförderwerke' programme
StipendiumPlus – Quick answers to 10 key questions
Five steps to a scholarship
The 'Berufssaarländer*in' scholarship for STEM students
Scholarships for international students (DAAD)
Scholarships for study-relates stays abroad (DAAD)

Student loans

Analysis of student loan programmes by the German Centre for Higher-Education Development (CHE)
Assessment of student loan schemes by Stiftung Warentest (German consumer organization)
Student loan programme from Germany's KfW bank