Consideration of Personal Income for BAföG Financing of Vocational Training (Ausbildung) 2025

The allowance for personal income protects a specific amount of the applicant's monthly earnings from being considered for Bafög funding. Currently, the allowance stands at 520 euros per month.

Income from side jobs is counted towards Bafög provided it exceeds the monthly allowance of 520 euros. Only the income exceeding this allowance will be accounted for against the funding.

Compensation from internships is recognized under Bafög, provided it exceeds the monthly exempt amount of 520 Euros. A distinction is made between voluntary and mandatory internships.

The crediting of income and assets in Bafög directly affects the funding amount. If the credited amounts exceed the allowances, the Bafög benefit is correspondingly reduced.