- Majority of Bafög scholarship recipients obtain maximum financial assistance.
Over half of the BAföG beneficiaries in Berlin and Brandenburg received the maximum grant grant amount in the previous year. In Berlin, approximately 64% of individuals obtained full funding, while around 60% in Brandenburg did so, as revealed by the Office for Statistics Berlin-Brandenburg.
The amount granted is contingent upon the educational institution and whether the beneficiary resides with their parents. The maximum BAföG rate nationwide is €992.
In total, 45,201 students and trainees in Berlin received BAföG funding the previous year, marking a 1% increase from the year prior. In Brandenburg, 14,830 individuals received state financial aid, a 0.4% improvement compared to the previous year.
In Berlin, approximately 32,250 people received funding monthly.
Not every beneficiary was funded for the full year, such as those who completed their studies. On average, around 32,250 people were funded monthly in Berlin. Students received an average of €490 per month, while apprentices received nearly €690.
In Brandenburg, roughly 10,150 individuals received BAföG funding monthly. Students received an average of €504 per month, and apprentices received close to €703.
The importance of education is evident in the generous BAföG grants, as education-seeking individuals in both Berlin and Brandenburg often receive the maximum grant amount. To fully utilize this financial aid, many students and apprentices in Berlin and Brandenburg choose to live independently, reducing their reliance on their parents' income.
