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Housing Benefit for Apprentices

Financial relief for apprentices in Duisburg. Check your eligibility now, we'll show you how to receive housing benefit.

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Eligible for housing benefit as an apprentice?

Apprentices in Duisburg often have good chances of receiving housing benefit, even if they initially only think of vocational training allowance (BAB). Numerous legal regulations open the way for apprentices to receive housing benefit – especially if they live in their own apartment, a flatshare, or with their family.

Your Chance for Housing Benefit as an Apprentice

Even if BAB is legally priority, you should not prematurely write off your housing benefit claim. In many constellations (e.g. mixed households), housing benefit takes the place of other benefits or supplements them.

When apprentices in Duisburg can still get housing benefit

There are situations where apprentices can apply for housing benefit despite their training. This is an important support, especially in Duisburg with current rental costs.

Mixed households (family & partner)

Do you live with a partner or child who is not in training? Then the entire household can receive housing benefit. The BAB exclusion only applies to single-person households or pure apprentice households.

BAB rejected in principle

Was BAB rejected because the training is not eligible for funding (e.g. second apprenticeship or school without recognition)? Then there is often a regular entitlement to housing benefit.

BAB as a loan

If benefits are only granted as a loan, housing benefit can sometimes also be received.

Frequently asked questions from apprentices

Q: Can I get housing benefit in a flatshare?

Yes, if you as an apprentice have no claim to BAB (e.g. second apprenticeship), you can apply for housing benefit for your share of the rent. If you form a flatshare with non-apprentices, your household will be checked individually.

Q: Is the application worth it despite small remuneration?

Especially with low remuneration and high rents in Duisburg, Housing Benefit Plus can make a big difference. Be sure to check it before you forgo financial help.

Act now for financial relief

Don't be put off by bureaucratic hurdles. We support you in submitting your housing benefit application in Duisburg correctly.

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