In order to promote equal opportunities and inclusion, the Erasmus+ program provides additional funding for certain groups. Students who belong to one of the following groups can apply for additional funding of 250 €/month (for a study or internship abroad) or a one-off grant of 100 € (for a blended short-term mobility):
Students with a disability
Eligibility criteria:
• GdB (degree of disability) of 20 or above, or other evidence of a disability that causes additional financial expenses
Supporting documents accepted:
• Disability card
• Medical certificate
Students with a chronic illness that causes additional financial expenses
Eligibility criteria:
• A chronic illness (physical or mental) that causes additional financial expenses
Supporting documents accepted:
• A medical certificate/doctor’s note confirming the additional financial expenses
Students with children
Eligibility criteria:
• Taking your child/ren with you during your stay abroad
Supporting documents accepted:
• Birth certificate and travel documents (e.g. boarding pass) of the child
First-generation students/academics
Eligibility criteria:
• Neither of your parents has obtained a university degree
Supporting documents accepted:
• Information on the educational and professional qualifications of the parents; if applicable, declaration on honor on the parents’ part
Working students
Eligibility criteria:
• Permanent part-time job that is terminated or paused during the stay abroad
• Duration: Min. 6 months until the start of the stay abroad
• Income: Min. 450 €, max. 850 € net (in the case of freelancing/gigs: average monthly income between 450 € and 850 €)
Supporting documents accepted:
• Pay slips
In order to apply for additional funding, a declaration of honour concerning the existence of one of the above-mentioned reasons is required. Further evidence does not have to be submitted, but must be kept in case of a review even after the end of the stay abroad.
The additional funding of 250 €/month can only be granted once per person, even if several funding criteria are met. The International Office will be happy to answer any questions regarding the eligibility criteria and supporting documents.
Students with a disability or chronic illness and students with children who incur particularly high costs during their stay abroad (e.g. for accessible accommodation or an accompanying assistant) can alternatively submit a so-called “real cost application”. In this application, the additional costs must be explained in detail and can then be reimbursed up to an amount of 15.000 € per semester.
This application for coverage of real costs can also be submitted by lecturers and employees with a disability or chronic illness; see below. Please contact the International Office in due time in order to submit an application.
