Graduation loan

Students approaching their final exams who find themselves in financial difficulties because they no longer have financial aid or do not have enough time to get a part time job can apply for a graduation loan. Normally, only half of the sum received this way is subject to interest. It is a 12 month financing option and the largest sum per month is 600 €. If there is no other source of financing the graduation loan is also available without interest as a complementary funding alongside the education loan. Here, students can get 300 € over a 24-months-period in these circumstances.

The maximum amount students can receive is 7.200 €. For a loan, students are required to provide a surety. For more details please refer to the guidelines.

In special emergencies, for instance if a student's BAföG is delayed, the Studierendenwerk Freiburg (SWFR) can provide a temporary loan.