Form 3
Your parents' income
What matters isn't gross income, but what's left after allowances. Your parents fill in Form 3 themselves.
Live
How much BAföG are you entitled to?
At the end, you'll see at a glance how much grant and how much interest-free loan you'd get.
Every answer shows you the number behind it.
Your result later turns straight into your application.
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Your result
You're likely entitled to:
855 €per month
Around €10,260 a year.
428 €
grant, yours to keep
427 €
interest-free loan, capped at €10,010 in total
That's the full rate. It doesn't get higher in your situation.
Non-binding estimate based on the structure of Sections 11–13a and 21–25 of the BAföG Act. Payments start from the month you apply, not retroactively. The authority's decision is binding.
What determines beeinflusst.
380 €
Where you live
If you no longer live with your parents, you get the full housing allowance. Shared flats and halls of residence count too.
+ 770 €
Your siblings
Each sibling in education or training raises your parents' allowance.
603 €
Your income and assets
This is how much you can earn per month on top. Your parents' assets never count.
Three myths that cost you money.
“My parents earn too much.”
Often not trueAllowances and siblings significantly lower the income that counts. The calculator shows you in two minutes.
“I'm too old.”
Usually not trueThe age limit is 45 at the start of your studies.
“If you have a side job, you get nothing.”
Not trueUp to €603 a month isn't counted. So a mini-job is usually no problem.