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Upgrading BAföG; applying for an upgrading grant

Participants in vocational upgrading training measures, e.g. to become a master craftsman, technician, business administrator or educator, can apply for upgrading BAföG (also known as Meister-BAföG).


Stand: 30.07.2025. Link zum BayernPortal

Online procedure

AFBG Digital

You can use the "AFBG Digital" application assistant to apply online for funding for your continuing vocational training. The electronic application is made using the BundID. The application assistant supports you with every single step. You can upload the necessary documents directly using the upload function. It is also possible to temporarily save the application in order to upload a truly complete application. You can then check the completeness of your details before submitting and sending the application. This allows you to personally ensure that all the necessary data and documents arrive securely and that your application can be processed as quickly as possible.

AFBG Digital Companion App

You can also use the "AFBG Digital Companion App" to apply for funding for your professional training online. You can add required documents to your application or submit them at a later date. You can also keep an eye on the processing status of your application at all times.

Editorial responsibility: Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts (see BayernPortal)

Training assistance (BAföG) and upgrading training assistance (AFBG)

Your school education will receive individual financial support if the funds required for living expenses and education are not otherwise available.

Pupils: Apply for educational support

Your further education and training will receive individual financial support if the funds required for living expenses and further education are not otherwise available.

Responsibilities:

Letter area A - K: Room 818, telephone +(49) 09131 / 86 - 2337
Letter area L - Z: Room 818, telephone +(49) 09131 / 86 - 2458

Address

Rathausplatz 1
91052 Erlangen

Business hours

now closed
Monday: 08:30 - 12:00 AM
Tuedsay: 08:30 - 12:00 AM
Thursday: 08:30 - 14:00 PM
Friday: 08:30 - 12:00 AM

Monday: individual appointments possible from 15:00 - 18:00