State Funding for Vocational Training (Ausbildung) in Germany 2025

Housing benefit during Vocational Training (Ausbildung) is a form of state support for trainees who cannot fully cover their housing needs with their own resources. It is a subsidy for rent aimed at alleviating the financial pressure on apprentices who are not eligible for other social benefits such as BAföG. Typically, housing benefit during Vocational Training (Ausbildung) is available if the income of the trainee and their household falls below a certain threshold. It must be applied for through the housing benefit authority of the respective city or municipality.

Vocational training financing in Germany can be supported by the Federal Training Assistance Act (Bafög). Bafög is a government subsidy available to both students and pupils, consisting of a grant and an interest-free loan.

Support for Vocational Training (Ausbildung) through Vocational Training Assistance (BAB) is available for trainees who need financial support during their training. BAB is a government aid that covers living expenses and training costs when the income of the trainee as well as that of the parents or spouse is insufficient.