VG Berlin: BAföG set unconstitutional low - medical student achieves victory

Bafög sentences in criticism: support for students inadequate

The decision of the Administrative Court (VG) Berlin that the BAföG services are too low, highlights the financial support of students in Germany. A medical student successfully sued to increase educational funding and received right.

effects on the students

students are highly dependent on financial support in order to be able to finance their training. The incompatibility of the BAföG sentences with the citizens' allowance shows that the current services are not sufficient to ensure a decentive minimum.

criticism of the calculation method

The VG Berlin not only criticized the amount of the BAföG services, but also the calculation of accommodation needs. The flat -rate determination of the needs is not appropriate, since the housing costs vary significantly depending on the place of study. This means that many students are not adequately supported in expensive university cities.

need for action for the legislator

The court calls on the legislator to adapt the needs rates promptly to the current economic conditions. In addition, methodological errors in the calculation should be corrected in order to grant the students appropriate financial support.

The decision of the VG Berlin raises important questions about the adequate financing of students and shows the need to review and adapt the BAföG sentences.

MKA/LTO editorial team

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