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Education, Studies & Transitional Services in Leipzig

Everything you need to do for vocational training, studies, internships, FSJ or military service.

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Step 1

Check child benefit after 18

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Frist: In time before 18th birthday · Without an application or proof, child benefit may be discontinued.

You can still receive child benefit after your 18th birthday, e.g. during vocational training, studies, FSJ, military service or transition periods. The entitlement generally applies until age 25.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Leipzig University: Online application via AlmaWeb portal
  • HTWK Leipzig: University of Applied Sciences
  • HMT Leipzig: Music and Theater Academy
  • Application deadline winter: July 15, summer: January 15
  • Semester fee approx. 312 EUR (incl. Germany ticket)
Step 2

Clarify health insurance

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Frist: Before start of training/studies · Without valid health insurance, you risk back payments.

During vocational training, studies or FSJ, you must be properly health insured. Students are usually covered by family insurance until age 25, after which student health insurance applies.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • Student office: Goethestr. 3-5, 04109 Leipzig
  • Online enrollment via AlmaWeb
  • UniCard sent by mail
  • Health insurance proof required
  • Documents by mail or upload
Step 3

Check BAföG or training allowance

For studies or school-based training, you may be entitled to BAföG. The application should be submitted early, as processing can take several months.

⚠️Late applications lead to financial difficulties.
Before start of training/studies💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • BAföG office Leipzig: Goethestr. 6, 04109 Leipzig
  • Tel. 0341 9659-738, Email: bafoegamt@studentenwerk-leipzig.de
  • Online application: bafoeg-digital.de
  • Apply from start of studies!
  • Hotline: 0800 223 63 41 (free)
Step 4

Observe registration obligations

When moving for training, studies or military service, you must re-register. Employers, universities or authorities must also be informed.

⚠️Late re-registration can result in fines.
14 days after moving💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • IHK Leipzig: Apprenticeship exchange with 750+ offers
  • HWK Leipzig: Skilled trades
  • Youth employment agency Leipzig: free counseling
  • Apprenticeship action day: annually in May/June
  • SCHAU REIN! Week of open companies
Step 5

Register internship, FSJ or military service

Depending on the type of service, different social insurance and registration regulations apply. These periods may also be relevant for pension or waiting periods.

⚠️Incorrect classification can have disadvantages for insurance or pension.
Before start of service💰 0 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • FSJ is subject to social insurance
  • Military service counts as service time
  • Keep documentation
  • Request account clarification from DRV
Step 6

Prepare Work & Travel

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Frist: Several months before departure · Without proper insurance or visa, you risk high costs or problems entering the country.

For Work & Travel, you need to complete important organizational steps, such as visa, health insurance, international health insurance and possibly deregistration in Germany. Different rules apply depending on the destination country.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Tips
  • International health insurance is mandatory
  • Check registration address in Germany
  • Child benefit may continue in some cases
  • Clarify health insurance in Germany (registration or deregistration)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
Rechtzeitig vor 18. Geburtstag
What does it cost?
0 €, ca. 120 € / Monat (studentisch), 0 €, 0 €, 0 €, Variiert je nach Zielland
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Ohne Antrag oder Nachweise kann das Kindergeld wegfallen.

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