Special Situations with Bafög for Financing Vocational Training (Berufsausbildung) in Germany 2025

BAföG abroad enables trainees to complete part of their vocational training (Ausbildung) in another country while still receiving financial support under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). This funding aims to facilitate international experiences during the vocational training (Ausbildung) and promote the mobility of trainees.

Bafög for part-time vocational training is generally only granted in exceptional cases, as the Federal Training Assistance Act (Bafög) primarily focuses on full-time vocational training. However, funding for part-time vocational training is possible under certain conditions, particularly when the training is recognized as eligible for funding despite its reduced scope.

BAföG for the second educational path serves as financial support for individuals who wish to catch up on a higher school diploma after an initial professional qualification or several years of work experience. The second educational path comprises various school types that allow individuals to attain qualifications such as Fachhochschulreife or Abitur. The funding aims to provide individuals with work experience a chance for continuing education and a professional fresh start.