Can child benefit be claimed during the entire vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany?

Child benefit for financing vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany can basically be claimed until the child reaches the age of 25, as long as they are in school or vocational training (Ausbildung).

Is child benefit still paid for financing a second vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany?

For a second vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany, child benefit for financing is only continued if the child does not engage in paid work of more than 20 hours per week.

How does a part-time job during vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany affect the entitlement to child benefit?

While financing vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany, the entitlement to child benefit remains as long as the part-time job does not exceed 20 hours per week.

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Amount of Child Benefit for Financing Vocational Training (Ausbildung) in Germany 2025

Q: How much is the child benefit for financing vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany?

The child benefit for financing vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany has been uniformly €250 per month for each child since January 1, 2023.

Q: What role does the income of the parents play in receiving child benefit for financing vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany?

The income of the parents does not affect the entitlement to child benefit for financing vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany, as it is a tax-related family benefit.

The amount of child benefit has been uniformly set at €250 per month per child since 2025. This amount applies regardless of the number of children and is maintained until the child reaches the age of 25, provided the eligibility requirements are met.

Child Benefit Rates

Since 2025, the child benefit rate is uniformly €250 per month per child. This regulation applies regardless of the number of children and replaces the previously tiered child benefit amounts.

Tax

Child benefits are a tax-free benefit and are not subject to income tax. Instead, a benefit assessment is conducted in which the tax office checks whether the child benefits or the child tax allowance is more advantageous for the parents.