Vocational Training Allowance
Berufsausbildungsbeihilfe (BAB)
Paid by Bundesagentur für Arbeit · 🇩🇪 Germany
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Der BAB-Höchstsatz liegt bei 822 Euro pro Monat (442 Euro Grundbedarf plus 380 Euro Mietzuschuss)
https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/bildung
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
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