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There is no fixed age limit of 28 for child benefit in Germany. Here is the limit that applies during studies, the exceptions and the proof you need.

How to combine Erasmus+, PROMOS and university funding for a semester abroad, which example rates apply in 2026/27, and what to check before you apply.

Trainee programmes in Germany have no fixed salary table. Here is what applies in 2026: the minimum wage of EUR 13.90, a contribution example and questions on fixed terms.

Which moving costs for your first job are tax deductible, how the 2026 flat-rate allowance works and which employer or agency payments may apply. With an example.

Sick leave during probation in Germany: certificate rules, continued pay only after four weeks, two-week notice period. Sourced explanation with examples.

Returning to Germany after work abroad restarts your health insurance, pension crediting and tax. This guide shows which proofs you need and which deadlines apply.

Your BAföG application was rejected? You have one month from notification to file an objection. Here you learn which form applies and how to word it step by step.

You do not cancel family insurance in Germany. It ends when your income passes 565 euros a month. Here is how the switch to your own health insurance works.

Freelancing while studying follows different rules than employment. Here you learn when the small business exemption applies, what belongs on invoices and what you pay tax on.

A master’s degree does not fix your starting salary in mechanical engineering. Collective pay grades and your tasks decide. Verified 2026 figures and a checklist.