The Bafög is to be reformed in the winter semester of 2024. What can needy first-year students expect? Will salaries be increased overall? The most important questions and answers.

The proposal will be on the federal cabinet's agenda on Wednesday, and the changes should take effect in theWinter semester of 2025. The German Student Union says: "It is astonishing that the ministry continues to ignore this decision in its arguments" The maximum rate of 934 euros only applies to students aged 25 and over, but child benefit is generally only up to the age of 25.