BAFög & Co.
Student financing, that suits you.
Studying brings with it many new opportunities - and this includes the question of how you can finance your time at university. In Germany, there are various options open to you, which can be combined depending on your personal situation.
One of the most important forms of support is BAföG. It is designed to ensure that you can study regardless of your financial situation. The Federal Training Assistance Act enables you to study in a way that suits your abilities and interests - even if you or your family do not have sufficient funds.
In addition to BAföG, there are other options such as scholarships, education funds, loans, part-time jobs or funding programmes. Many scholarships take into account not only achievements, but also commitment or special life paths.
Our aim is to give you an overview of the various options so that you can find the form of student finance that suits you best.
News from the BEreich Bafög
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Attention BAföG people! For technical reasons, BAföG digital will be closed from 7 to probably 26 January 2026.
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Everything at a glance????? Here is your friendly reminder to submit your BAföG repeat application to avoid payment gaps.
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From 1 December 2025, the BAföG hotline of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space will...
We are here for you!
A good education is the basis for your professional success.
But every degree programme or training course also brings financial challenges.
The Studierendenwerk Paderborn supports you in all matters relating to student finance.
We are not only your contact for BAföG, but can also help you with other funding options:
- Daka-NRW student loan
- KfW student loan (co-operation partner)
- and many other counselling services on the subject of student financing
Your BAföG team will help you
Here you can find out who your contacts in the BAföG team are and how you can reach them.
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 in the decision to start a degree programme.
But the topic can also suddenly become important during your studies - for example, if your life situation changes or your studies go 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.
Studying costs money - for rent, teaching materials or everyday life.
If you are not entitled to BAföG or have already exhausted your funding options, there are various loan offers that can help you:
Study in the Abroad
Are you planning a semester abroad? You can also BAföG get. Basically, the same requirements apply as in Germany: your place of residence must be in Germany and the university must be recognised abroad.
As studying abroad is often expensive, you should find out about funding options early on. BAföG can be one of them - it is best to have your entitlement checked in good time.
Which BAföG office is responsible depends on your destination country. You can find the relevant contact details using the search function on the Deutsches Studierendenwerk website.
Important: Allow enough time and submit your application early, as processing may take longer.
More Financing options for your stay abroad
For stays abroad - also for shorter internships - the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) various scholarships. Students with disabilities may be eligible for additional funding via NA DAAD received.
Other financing options are Daka (interest-free) and the KfW student loan (interest rates depend on the status). Daka can provide funding for study-related stays abroad of up to 6.000 € can be applied for.
We will be happy to advise you personally on suitable financing options.
Frequent Questions about student financing (FAQ)
Your contact persons
The responsibilities are based on the First letters of your surname.
Tips for Contact us
- Always enter your first name, surname and date of birth.
- If you already have a grant number, it is best to add this as well.
- Send your documents only as saved PDF files.
- Other formats (e.g. ZIP files or links) are not permitted for security reasons. Do not open.
- The maximum file size is 10 MB.
If you exceed this limit, you will not receive a warning - and your e-mail does not arrive.
In this case, your application is valid not deemed to have been submitted on time, even if you receive a dispatch confirmation from your e-mail provider.
Contact persons for DIE surnames a-e
Letters: A-Bqu
Mrs B. Beckmann-Fiedler
Room: 1.03 (Mersinweg 2)
Letters: Bra - E
Mrs M. Amedick
Room: 1.13 (Mersinweg 2)
Contact persons for DIE surnames F-O
Letters: F-Hd
Mrs L. Henzel
Room: 2.08 (Mersinweg 2)
Letters: Hea - Kk
Mrs S. Kutowski
Room: 1.12 (Mersinweg 2)
Letters: Kl-Ld
Mrs K. Köpping
Room: 2.09 (Mersinweg 2)
Letters: Le - O
Mr M. Kowol
Room: 1.01 (Mersinweg 2)
Contact persons for DIE surnames P-Z
Letters: P-Rg
Mrs B. Dizdar
Room: 2.07 (Mersinweg 2)
Letters: Rh - Sth
Mr D. Lausen
Room: 2.12 (Mersinweg 2)
Letters: Sti - Z
Mrs A. Brakhahn
Room: 1.04 (Mersinweg 2)
Further contact persons
Student loans
Mrs B. Dizdar
Room: 2.09 (Mersinweg 2)
Reclaim
Mrs K. Köpping
Room: 2.09 (Mersinweg 2)
Group management
Mrs E. Gede
Room: 1.06 (Mersinweg 2)
Group management
Mrs K. Maciej
Room: 1.07 (Mersinweg 2)
Group management
Mrs R. Meyer
Room: 2.13 (Mersinweg 2)
Department management
Mrs N. Yilmaz-Fischer
Room: 2.10 (Mersinweg 2)
Department secretariat
Mrs B. Volkmer
Room: 2.11 (Mersinweg 2)
Hotline of the Federal Ministry
For general questions about BAföG, there is also a toll-free hotline provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. You can call the BAföG hotline under the number 0800-223 63 41 or 0800-BAFOEG1 from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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