In addition to the BaföG financial aid, the German government also provides student loans for college and high school students. These student loans are based on your parents’ income and assets. For more information and how to apply, please go to the Central Service Agency of the Federal Government (Bundesverwaltungsamt) website.
How do I finance my studies?
To study at the HTWG Konstanz, a semester fee of €207.50 must be paid per semester.
Since the 2017/18 winter semester, tuition fees have been charged to international students who come to Baden-Württemberg from outside the EU/EEA to study and to students who are taking up a second degree. The tuition fees for international students are €1,500. The tuition fees for students who are taking up a second degree are €650. The semester fee must be paid in addition to this!
The first payment of fees and contributions is due upon enrollment. You will receive the transfer details for this with your letter of admission.
Studying can be expensive. In order to cover your monthly costs, you will need some kind of regular income. This income could come from scholarships, financial aid or part-time jobs. In terms of financial aid, the most well-known institution in Germany is BAföG (the Federal Training Assistance Act). There are also a number of other scholarships available to students. Below is a list of other ways you might finance your studies:
- Seezeit Hardship Funds
For students experiencing financial hardship both during and at the end of their studies, the Seezeit offers interest-free loans up to a maximum of 2,000 €. The loan requires that two people with a regular income in Germany co-sign the loan. You can get information and applications from the Seezeit Social Counseling Office.
- Emergency Support
Seezeit Emergency Support
The Seezeit Emergency Support offers financial support for students in an acute financial situation that can’t be covered by other social programs or income. This is intended to help students continue to pursue their studies in difficult times. Students can receive payments of up to 300 € for a maximum of three consecutive months. You can find information about the emergency support funds hereKHG Emergency Funds
Students at the two Konstanz universities who are experiencing severe financial difficulties due to external circumstances (such as medical expenses not covered by their insurance) can apply for a one-time emergency grant from the KHG (Catholic Community at the Universities of Konstanz). Please note that you must be able to document your financial situation. - Student Loans
If the money you receive from BaföG or your parents is not sufficient to cover your costs, you can also apply for additional student loans to help you through a difficult financial situation. Take the time to consider whether or not to take out a loan, and look into the different options before making your decision – because loans include interest that also must be paid back, and the contract terms for student loans can vary significantly. There are restrictions in terms of age, citizenship, major etc. The CHE-student-loan-test 2018 compared 46 common student loans.
The most well-known of these is the KfW student loan. The Seezeit Social Counseling Office can give you detailed information and help you in the application process for a KfW loan.
Financial Information for International Students
International students are also eligible to apply for scholarships and hardship funds. Please contact the International Office or Intercultural Center for more information.
Tips for Financing Your Studies
Mark, a first-semester student at the HTWG, tells you about how to finance your studies in the following video. He explains how to apply for BaföG, how to get a scholarship and where you can find part-time jobs. Mrs. Alina Wolf from the HTWG Konstanz Student Advising Center provides some additional tips.
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Part-Time Jobs
Students often take on part-time jobs during their studies to earn a little extra money or gain experience for their future careers. Typical questions that arise involve taxes or social and health insurance. The German National Association for Student Affairs (DSW) provides extensive information and many useful tips about part-time jobs, such as:
- Short-term, minimum wage employment
- Student employee jobs
- Vacation jobs
- Midi jobs
- Minimum wage
- State child support and tax exemptions
Job Listing
Are you looking for a part-time job? The Seezeit Student Union offers a Job Listing (in German) where you can find student job offers in the region. Tip: Sign up for our email updates on job opportunities. We will inform you about current job openings in our area.
Additional Government Assistance
Contact person: Marlies Piper
Tel.: + 49 7531 - 9782 211
Mrs. Marlies Piper from the Seezeit Social Counseling Office can advise you on the following topics:
- Child support
- State child support
- Housing support
- Unemployment benefits II