The first step is to go to the Studierendenwerks information desk at Basler Straße 2, which is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 5pm. An appointment is not necessary.
You can also receive information at the BAföG-Hotline of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research under: 0800-223 63 41.
Every year there is a surplus of federal funding amounting to millions of euros. The main reason for this is that many students do not apply for BAföG even though they are eligible.
NEW: For BAföG recipients who are the first in their family to seek a university degree additional funding is available through cooperation between the Student Union and the Arbeiterkind.de initiative. Info hier
