Administrative unit 5: Student Affairs and Student Advice Centre

Support in case of financial difficulties

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If students get into financial distress during their studies, they can find some possibilities to look for support listed on this page. Please inform yourself thoroughly about the conditions for these grants.

Loan (Darlehen) of the Studierendenwerk (Daka)

For students in financial difficulties, the Studierendenwerk provides interest-free loans (Daka) up to an amount of 12,000 euros. A one-off processing fee is charged and a guarantor is required.
Information of the Studierendenwerk Bonn (in German)
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The General Students' Committee (AStA) at H-BRS

In case of urgent financial problems, the General Students' Committee (AStA) offers counselling and support (also in the form of a loan).
AStA at H-BRS
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"Freitisch" of the Studierendenwerk Bonn

It is possible to apply to the AStA for the support programme. It includes the receipt of free meals (breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack) on weekdays.
Information on "Freitisch"
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For students shortly before graduating

Student Loan of the German Government

Grant for students at the end of their studies. Only under certain conditions available for international students.
The Studierendenwerk Bonn advises on this loan.
Information on the Student Loan of the German Government
Information on Loans by the Studierendenwerk Bonn (in German)
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For International Students

Catholic University Chaplaincy (KHG)

The Catholic University Chaplaincy (KHG) offers counselling and support for international students in financial emergencies. Required documents for the counselling interview: student ID, passport (and visa), transcript of records, bank statement.
Catholic University Chaplaincy (KHG)
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Protestant Students Community (ESG)

The Protestant Students Community (ESG) offers support for international students, especially students from developing countries, who are involved with development politics. Further information during the office hours.
Protestant Students Community (ESG)
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Further offers

Association Hildegardis e.V.

Promotion of studies for women: The Association Hildegardis e.V. offers twice a year interest-free loans for Christian women, especially at the end of their studies. There is a special offer for international students with children.
Association Hildegardis e.V. (in German)
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Albertus-Magnus-Verein

The Albertus Magnus Association in the Archdiocese of Cologne grants interest-free loans of up to €5,000 to Catholic students under certain conditions.
Albertus-Magnus-Verein (in German)
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Depending on your individual situation, various counselling centres can also provide support outside the university context.

Conntact Points

Contact Student Advice Centre

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

E029, E031, E034, E035, E041

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757 Sankt Augustin

Telephone

+49 2241 865 9656

Opening hours

Telephone hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00-12:00

and Thursday: 13:00-15:00

E-mail

studienberatung@h-brs.de

Contact Student Advice Centre

The General Students' Committee (AStA) at H-BRS

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

C 001 (Sankt Augustin), G 103 (Rheinbach)

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757 Sankt Augustin

Telephone

+49 2241 865 660 (Sankt Augustin)

+49 2241 865 691 (Sankt Augustin)

+49 2241 865 490 (Rheinbach, currently unavailable)

E-mail

info@asta.h-brs.de

The General Students' Committee (AStA) at H-BRS

International Office - Sankt Augustin

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

E 056 - E 061

Address

Grantham-Allee 20

53757 Sankt Augustin

Opening hours

Please contact us by phone or email for an appointment

E-mail

international.office@h-brs.de

International Office - Sankt Augustin

International Office - Rheinbach

Campus

Rheinbach

Room

1.309

Address

Egermannstraße 1

53359 Rheinbach

Opening hours

Please contact us by phone or email for an appointment

E-mail

int-office.rheinbach@h-brs.de

International Office - Rheinbach

Equal Opportunity Office Sankt Augustin/ Advice center Help

Campus

Sankt Augustin

Room

C 005.1

Address

Grantham Allee 20

53754, Sankt Augustin

Telephone

(+49)- 2241- 865 652 (Barbara Michel)

Opening hours

HELP: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00 to 11:00

HELP: Wednesday : 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Personal consultation possible by arrangement

E-mail

barbara.michel@h-brs.de

Fax

(+49)-2241- 865 8652

Equal Opportunity Office Sankt Augustin/ Advice center Help

Links

Further Links

Study financing
Scholarships
Information on Financing by Studierendenwerk Bonn
Information on Financial Matters by Deutsches Studierendenwerk