Financial Requirements for BAföG to Finance Vocational Training (Berufsausbildung) in Germany 2025

Personal income of the trainee is taken into account for BAföG if it exceeds the allowance of currently €520 per month. Amounts exceeding this threshold will be deducted from the BAföG benefits accordingly, thereby reducing the total amount received.

The income limits of parents play a central role in the approval of Bafög for financing vocational training (Ausbildung) in Germany. Since Bafög is a social benefit, the financial situation of the parents is taken into account when calculating the funding amount. Only if the parents' income falls below certain legally defined limits can the trainee receive full funding. If the income exceeds the established limits, the entitlement will be reduced accordingly or completely eliminated.

In addition to the income limits of parents, the asset limits of applicants play a significant role in the approval of Bafög for financing vocational training (Berufsausbildung) in Germany. Applicants with their own assets must initially use a portion of these for financing their training before being eligible for state support. The Federal Training Assistance Act regulates the non-contributory amount of assets and how assets are considered.