Upgrading BAföG – Advanced Training Assistance Act (AFBG) Open
The Upgrading BAföG specifically supports skilled workers in their professional upskilling. It offers a combination of grants and loans to finance both course and examination fees, as well as living expenses during advanced training. This program stands out by combining individual support with income-dependent assistance to facilitate access to demanding advanced training in all professional fields.
Who is supported?
The Upgrading BAföG specifically supports individuals who wish to professionally upskill. The funding is aimed at participants in professional advanced training in Germany, and under certain conditions, also in other EU member states. The goal is to provide participants with financial support for training costs and, if necessary, for living expenses.
What is supported?
The Upgrading BAföG supports professional advanced training measures in almost all professional fields. Both course and examination fees, as well as material costs for examination pieces, are financed. The funding is geared towards specific advanced training goals that lead to state-recognized qualifications.
Type and Scope of Funding
The Upgrading BAföG offers a combination of grants and loans. A large part of the funding for training costs and the entire maintenance allowance are granted as a subsidy. The maximum funding duration varies depending on the form of advanced training.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding is subject to specific requirements regarding the participants' pre-qualification, the quality of the advanced training measure, and regular attendance. There are also regulations for cooperation with KfW and for handling other funding.
Application Procedure
Applications for funding are submitted to the responsible authorities in the federal states. Approval is granted by a public law decision, which also contains the conditions for a KfW loan.
Legal Basis
The Upgrading BAföG is based on the Advanced Training Assistance Act (AFBG) and is supplemented by other relevant sections of the Social Code. These legal bases define the funding conditions, the scope of benefits, and responsibilities.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€15,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Individual Aid
Region:
Germany (EU Member States)
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Individuals pursuing professional advanced training
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Product Development, Process Optimization
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Federal Government, Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Managed By: Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), responsible authorities in the individual federal states
Website: Förderämter und Beratung