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Social Advice

The Studierendenwerk’s social service is your point of contact for important information on all aspects of your life as a student and offers advice, support and encouragement in difficult situations. The service is provided free of charge and all consultations are confidential. It is also possible to talk English during the consultation.

We offer information and advice on the follwing aspects:

Student financing

Student loans, employment, child maintenance, scholarships
Social benefits (child allowance, housing benefit)
Social insurance (health, care, pension and unemployment insurance)
Financial hardship

Studying as a parent

Social benefits (parental allowance, child allowance, unemployment benefit, Mother and Child Foundation)
Special arrangements (leaves of absence, exams, BAföG funding extensions)
Childcare

International students