On the “Wege zur Pflege” page of the BMBFSFJ, you can find an overview of financial support options that you are entitled to as a caring relative, so we will only give you a brief overview of the various state benefits here. For the exact conditions, please refer to the wege-zur-pflege.de website or the pages linked at the appropriate places. A complete overview of care benefits is also provided in the “Pflegeleistungen zum Nachschlagen” brochure by the BMG.
| Services | Amount of Benefit | Duration and Period of Entitlement | Responsible Authority | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest-Free Loan | Usually 50% of the monthly net income (repayment within 48 months after the start of leave) | max. For the duration of the leave according to the Pflegezeit- (Care Time) and Familienpflegezeitgesetz (Family Care Time Act,) for a total of max. 24 months. | Bundesamt für Familie und zivilgesellschaftliche Aufgaben (Federal Office for Family and Civil Society Tasks) Sample Application Further Information | Brochure “Pflegeleistungen zum Nachschlagen” Pathways to Care Family Care Time Calculator |
| Care Support Allowance | Usually 90% of the lost net work income | Max. 10 working days per calendar year per person in need of care | Care Insurance of the Person in Need of Care | Brochure “Pflegeleistungen zum Nachschlagen” Pathways to Care |
| Care Allowance | Between €347 and €990 per month, depending on the care level of the person in need of care | For the duration of care dependency. The person in need of care is entitled to receive it, not the caregiver! | Care Insurance of the Person in Need of Care | Brochure “Pflegeleistungen zum Nachschlagen” |
| Verhinderungspflege (Respite Care) and Kurzzeitpflege (Short-Term Care) | Up to €3,539 per year | Respite Care: max. 6 weeks per year as funding for a holiday/sick leave replacement for the caregiver | Care Insurance of the Person in Need of Care Further Information | Regulations apply from July 1, 2025! Brochure “Pflegeleistungen zum Nachschlagen” BMG |
| Relief Amount | Up to €131 per month, depending on the care level of the person in need of care | For the duration of care dependency in home care | Care Insurance of the Person in Need of Care | Brochure “Pflegeleistungen zum Nachschlagen” Online Care Guide |
| Name | Target Group | Subjects | Amount of Funding | Duration of Funding | Application Period | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship for JGU students and doctoral candidates with family responsibilities | Students and doctoral candidates of JGU | all | €900 / month | 6 months | 01.01.-15.03. 01.07.-15.09. | Family Scholarship |
Do you know of other funding programs for working caregivers? Feel free to write us an e-mail!
| Name | Target Group | Subjects | Amount of Funding | Application Phase | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Aid Fund for Students and Doctoral Candidates of JGU with Family Responsibilities | Students and doctoral candidates of JGU | all | max. €1,000 | year-round until funds are exhausted | Family Emergency Aid Fund |
| Cash Aid from the Studierendenwerk | Students of JGU, HS Mainz or TH Bingen | all | current maximum BAföG rate + €150 per child | year-round until funds are exhausted | Studierendenwerk |
| Immediate Aid from the Studierendenwerk | Students of JGU, HS Mainz or TH Bingen | all | max. €200 | year-round until funds are exhausted | Studierendenwerk |
| Student Aid Fund of the AStA | Students of JGU and ISSK | all | max. current BAföG rate + €150 per child | year-round until funds are exhausted | AStA Social Affairs |
| Subsidy for Semester Ticket | Students of JGU | all | max. Amount of the Semester Ticket | year-round until funds are exhausted | AStA |
| Solidarity Fund of the KHG | Students | all | max. three monthly installments | year-round until funds are exhausted | KHG |
| Name | Target Group | Amount of Funding | Repayment | Application Phase | Further information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study and Graduation Financing Loans | Students | depending on provider | depending on provider | depending on provider | CHE Student Loan Test 2024 |
| Interest-Free Educational Loan from the Hildegardis Association | Christian Female Students | €250 or €500 per month (total max. €10,000) | 2 years repayment pause, then annually 10% of the granted loan amount, but at least €120 per month | June 30 December 31 | Hildegardis Association |
