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Glossary

In our glossary, you can find a list of important terms related to work and life in Germany.

Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG)

German: BAFöG / Meister-BAFöG

The Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) governs issues of financial support for needy trainees, school pupils, and undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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