Doubling of the heating cost subsidy

Instead of €115, BAföG recipients will now receive a heating subsidy of €230.
All students who received BAföG benefits for at least one month in the period from October 2021 to March 2022 and lived outside their parents' home will receive the allowance.

Furthermore, there is no need to submit an application. The amount will be automatically transferred to all eligible persons' own accounts. This is expected to take place in the summer, when heating cost or ancillary cost statements are usually due.

Do you have further questions? You can find answers on the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.