das BAföG
Translation
German Federal Training Assistance Act, student financial aid, student grant
Examples
Viele Studenten beantragen BAföG.
Many students apply for BAföG.
Er bekommt BAföG vom Staat.
He receives BAföG from the state.
Ohne BAföG könnte ich nicht studieren.
Without BAföG, I couldn't study.
Grammar Patterns
to apply for BAföG I still have to apply for BAföG.
to receive BAföG She has been receiving BAföG for a year.
Similar Words
Stipendium (scholarship), Studiendarlehen (student loan)
Etymology
It's an acronym for 'Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz' (Federal Training Assistance Act).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the German equivalent of FAFSA, providing federal financial aid for students.