Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz
Encyclopedia
The Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (often abbreviated to BAföG) is the Federal Education and Trainings Assistance Act for university
students in Germany
. The law, which regulates student loans in the country
, is often referred to by students who simply say they receive "BAföG".
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
students in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The law, which regulates student loans in the country
Student loans in Germany
German universities are usually free for students . Giving out student loans and grants is seen as a means to pave the way to higher education for children whose parents can't afford to fund their children's education otherwise...
, is often referred to by students who simply say they receive "BAföG".
See also
- Student loanStudent loanA student loan is designed to help students pay for university tuition, books, and living expenses. It may differ from other types of loans in that the interest rate may be substantially lower and the repayment schedule may be deferred while the student is still in education...
- Student loans in GermanyStudent loans in GermanyGerman universities are usually free for students . Giving out student loans and grants is seen as a means to pave the way to higher education for children whose parents can't afford to fund their children's education otherwise...