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Are you wondering whether you can (still) afford your studies?

For many prospective students, the question of financing is a decisive factor in the decision to start a degree programme. However, this topic can also suddenly become relevant during your studies if unforeseen events occur or your studies turn out differently than planned. Our counselling service will help you to gather information on the various financing options and find individual solutions for you.

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Here is an overview of our Counselling topics:

Scholarships
Jobbing
Studying with a child
Studying with a disability
International study programme
Student loans

Scholarships

Scholarships offer attractive support as they do not have to be repaid. Many funding programmes not only look for good performance, but also for commitment, motivation or special life situations. A scholarship can therefore be an option for more students than you might think.

Be it the Deutschlandstipendium, scholarships from organisations for the promotion of gifted students, social scholarships or regionally based scholarship opportunities. We offer you our advice on this.

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Jobbing alongside your studies

Working alongside your studies is also a common option. Whether it's a mini-job, working student job or student assistant - a part-time job can help cover running costs. You should bear in mind that your income can be partially offset against BAföG.

We are happy to advise you on the Various job opportunities, so that you don't miss out on your studies.

In our Advice on working during your studies you get:

Job search tips and support with Application questions.
Info about different part-time job variants,
Notes on Social security and other insurances,

Study with child

Are you or will you be a mum or dad during your studies?
Studying with a child is a special challenge - it requires organisation, planning and good support.

Questions about Financing, to the Childcare or to the Everyday structure play a major role in this. Perhaps you are also looking for opportunities, to work alongside your studies or to use additional services.

We inform and advise you on all topics relating to Studying with a child and show you which Support services and social benefits are available to you.

We can provide you with information on:

Further support services
Financing issues
Childcare options
Social benefits

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Study with Disability

Studying with a disability or chronic illness can be associated with many additional challenges. As different as the forms of disability are, as individual are the barriers that can arise in everyday student life.

In addition to the requirements of the degree programme, topics such as Financing, Support services and the Safeguarding your health needs an important role.
We will advise and support you - individually, confidentially and tailored to your situation.

We can provide you with information on:

Further contact points and offers of help
Student financing
Support services
Contact persons

international Students

Studying in a new country is exciting - but it also brings with it many challenges. In addition to the Language it is important to deal with the Practices and procedures familiarise themselves with the new environment and Organising everyday lifeFind a flat, take out insurance, perhaps look for a part-time job and make new contacts.

We will support you!
Whether it is about Financing options, Working during your studies or Questions about social insurance we will advise you individually and help you to quickly find your way around the campus and Paderborn.

We can provide you with information on:

Health insurance and other social insurances
other topics related to living and studying in Germany

Student financing
Working during your studies

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Student loans

A student loan can finance your studies if BAföG or scholarships are not enough. Unlike BAföG, you must pay the amount in full and usually with interest repay.

As the conditions vary depending on the provider, you should compare offers carefully. Student loans are particularly suitable for bridging or as a supplement to other forms of financing. Counselling will help you to correctly assess the opportunities and risks.

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