Vocational training allowance (BAB)
Vocational training allowance (BAB) is a financial grant for young people in their first vocational training. In exceptional cases, support for a second training course is also possible.
You can apply for the benefit directly online here.
Digital Application Assistant
Step 1
Digital Application Assistant: Find the relevant authority & submit an application
Use our wizard to find the right authority in just a few steps and submit your application straight away.
Please start by entering your place of residence so that we can show you the relevant information, application forms, your relevant authority and the applicable data protection regulations. We will then ask you four short questions to help us find the right authority for you.
In which town or parish do you live?
Note on the application
The online application - simply explained
Enter your zip code. Based on your location, we will check whether an online application is possible.
Fill out the online application. You can complete the online form from the comfort of your own home. Evidence can simply be photographed and uploaded.
Send the application digitally. Check beforehand that you have provided all the necessary information and evidence correctly.
Wait for the processing time. If there are any queries or new information about your application, the responsible office will contact you.
Note on data storage
If you log in with your service account, you can save your application temporarily and continue at a later time. Please note, however, that the information you have filled in will only be temporarily stored for 24 hours. After the 24 hours have expired, you will have to start the application again from the beginning.
Short and sweet
You can apply for a vocational training allowance (BAB) if you need financial support for your vocational training.
Do I have a claim?
You and your vocational training must be eligible for funding in order to receive a vocational training allowance.
Vocational training is eligible for funding if
Required documents
The documents you need for your application vary from person to person.
As a rule, you will need the following documents:
Deadlines
The processing time for your application varies depending on the individual case.
The Office for Educational Support will endeavor to inform you as quickly as possible.
It is therefore important that you submit your documents in full.
That's how long it takes
The processing time for your application varies depending on the individual case.
The Office for Educational Support will endeavor to inform you as quickly as possible.
It is therefore important that you submit your documents in full.
These costs arise
Applying for a vocational training grant is free of charge for you.