Bridging Aid for Students in Financial Emergency Situations

The Studierendenwerk Hamburg is the point of contact for students enrolled at state and state-recognised universities in Hamburg. 

Both domestic and foreign students who are enrolled at state and state-recognised higher education institutions in Germany can apply for the bridging aid. Students who are already drawing a loan, scholarship or similar in the month of reference can still receive a bridging aid in the event of financial hardship in accordance with the funding guidelines. Depending on proven need, between 100 and 500 euros can be paid as a non-repayable grant. 

Start your online application here.

• The guidelines can be found here 
  (to be found at the bottom of the page – check box 'data protection information and guidelines').
• Technical notes
• Important information about the bridging aid (FAQ) here

BMBF hotline for bridging aid: 

Phone: 0800 26 23 003
Service hours of the hotline:
Tue - Thu  8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fri            8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

If you have any questions after completing the application and sending the contract, you can contact the following email: ueberbrueckungshilfe-studierende@studierendenwerk-hamburg.de.


If you are in financial distress, you can also contact our Counselling Centre for Study Financing.