Social & counselling
You have Questions about studying, finances or special life situations?
Whether you have problems with financing your studies, finding accommodation, no or too little BAföG, stress with part-time jobs or personal challenges - we are there for you.
We provide you with quick, uncomplicated and free advice on many social issues in everyday student life.
You can reach us by phone, email or in person on site - you can find our contact details here here.
We will treat what you bring with you confidentially - and anonymously if you wish. Together, we will look at what can help you in your situation and inform you about suitable support options or contact points.
Feel free to contact us - you are not alone.
Counselling & Social Affairs in the Paderborn Student Union
Get personal advice from Ms Migula and Ms Möhring on all the challenges and social aspects of everyday student life. The assignment of specific topics is based on the first letter of the respective surname.
Topics by Mrs Migula:
Scholarships, Loans, Study and care, International students, Jobs (A-M), Finding accommodation (A-M), Emergency aid (A-M), Other topics (A-M)
Topics by Mrs Möhring:
Studying with a child, Studying with a disability, Housing benefit, Jobs (N-Z), Finding accommodation (N-Z), Emergency aid (N-Z), Other topics (N-Z)
Counselling is always free of charge. You are welcome to make an appointment for a personal consultation or video consultation with us.
Telephone Office hours
For all enquiries you can also contact us via E-mail and telephone contact us. The team can be reached by phone from Monday to Friday. You are also welcome to leave a callback request outside these times.
| Day | Time of day |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Advice, living & more - your appointments
Do you want to know what's going on in our housing, social, counselling or intercultural offers? Here you can find all current dates and events at a glance.
Whether information events, workshops or exchange formats - we offer you regular opportunities to find out more, get support and make new contacts.
Just check back regularly and stay up to date - it's worth it!
We advise you on the following topics
- Parental maintenance
- Jobbing
- Scholarships
- Loans/credits
- Social benefits
- Hardship applications
- House hunting and conflicts in the neighbourhood
- Further financial aid
Video consultation - You would rather online clarify?
No problem - we also offer video consultations.
Simply make an appointment with us!
Financing methods besides Bafög
Are you wondering whether you can (still) afford to study?
For many prospective students, financing is a decisive factor when considering starting a degree programme. But the topic can also suddenly become important during your studies - for example, if your life situation changes or your studies turn out differently than planned.
Our student finance counselling service helps you to get an overview of the various support options and to find suitable solutions for your situation together.
Free tables - Support in financial emergencies
Do you have financial difficulties and don't know how to pay for your meals?
The Studierendenwerk Paderborn supports you with free meals - a DeliCard top-up of €50 so that you can eat a healthy and balanced diet despite limited resources.
Simply contact us - we will advise you confidentially and help you further.
Frequent Social issues & counselling (FAQ)
Your contact persons
Counselling & Social Affairs
Anke Migula
Room: 2.06 (Mersinweg 2)
Corinna Möhring
Room: 2.07 (Mersinweg 2)
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