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Private BAföG planning, before the official form

App landing page Tax and income tool iPhone + iPad

Know roughly what BAföG you could expect before you ever touch the application.

BAföG Rechner 2026 lets students and families privately estimate German student aid so they walk into the official process already knowing the rough numbers.

BAföG Rechner monthly need estimate by study type and housing

Quick facts

Pricing
Free to download, with a Premium upgrade for BAföG Plus, study-abroad scenarios, report export, and ad-free use.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad
Best for
German students and their families planning study costs before submitting an official BAföG application.
Availability
App Store ID 6761000517

It turns study type, housing, parent income, and assets into a simplified BAföG estimate — kept entirely on-device, with the methodology and source links built in so you can see how every figure was reached.

Launch kit

BAföG Rechner 2026 links, release notes, and shipping details

This section keeps the practical launch information in one place so the page can work as a product landing page, support hub, and handoff point for future catalog growth.

Launch details

Pricing
Free to download, with a Premium upgrade for BAföG Plus, study-abroad scenarios, report export, and ad-free use.
Platforms
iPhone, iPad
Current version
1.1
Last updated
May 1, 2026
Category
Tax and income tool
App Store ID
6761000517

Latest release

1.1 May 1, 2026

2026 parameters and BAföG Plus reporting

This release refreshes the 2026 planning parameters and expands BAföG Plus with housing comparison, study-abroad scenarios, and an export report covering inputs, results, and an application checklist.

What it helps with

What BAföG Rechner 2026 helps you do

This page is designed to explain the app clearly, show how the workflow fits together, and help the right user decide quickly whether the product is a fit.

It turns study type, housing, parent income, and assets into a simplified BAföG estimate — kept entirely on-device, with the methodology and source links built in so you can see how every figure was reached.

Key signals

2026 Aid year modelled
On-device No cloud account
Plus Study-abroad scenarios
Report Inputs and checklist
  • Not an official BAföG Digital client and never submits applications
  • Methodology and source links live inside the app
  • No cloud account required to estimate
  • Clear notes on assumptions, limits, and official sources

Product screens

BAföG Rechner 2026 in use

BAföG Rechner monthly need estimate by study type and housing
BAföG Rechner monthly need estimate by study type and housing
Parent income and simplified allowances input screen
Parent income and simplified allowances input screen
Repayment and loan-share planning view
Repayment and loan-share planning view
BAföG Plus report with inputs, results, and checklist
BAföG Plus report with inputs, results, and checklist

Step by step

How BAföG Rechner 2026 fits into the workflow

01

Describe your study situation

Set study type, housing, and health insurance to get a starting monthly-need estimate.

02

Add income and assets

Enter your own income and assets plus parent income using simplified allowances to refine the picture.

03

Plan repayment and export a report

Roughly plan the loan share and repayment, then generate a report with your inputs, results, and a checklist for the official application.

Feature detail

Why teams choose BAföG Rechner 2026

Need estimation

Start from a realistic monthly figure, not a guess

Most students approach BAföG with no sense of the number. The app gives a simplified monthly need based on the factors that actually drive it.

  • Estimate monthly need by study type, housing, and health insurance
  • Review your personal income and assets in one place
  • Check parent income with simplified allowances
Parent income and simplified allowances input screen

Repayment clarity

Understand the loan side before you commit

BAföG is part grant, part loan, and the repayment question matters. The app helps you roughly plan what you would owe.

  • Roughly plan the repayment and loan share
  • See the split between funding now and obligation later
  • Keep planning separate from official application filing
Repayment and loan-share planning view

BAföG Plus

Go deeper with Premium scenarios and reports

For students weighing options, BAföG Plus adds housing comparisons, projections, and study-abroad modelling in one place.

  • Housing comparison and projection tools
  • Study-abroad BAföG scenario estimates
  • Report export and premium calculators, ad-free
BAföG Plus report with inputs, results, and checklist

Recent updates

What has changed recently in BAföG Rechner 2026

A lightweight release history helps these app pages act like living product documents instead of frozen launch announcements.

1.1

2026 parameters and BAföG Plus reporting

This release refreshes the 2026 planning parameters and expands BAföG Plus with housing comparison, study-abroad scenarios, and an export report covering inputs, results, and an application checklist.

Best fit

Who BAföG Rechner 2026 is built for

Prospective students

For people deciding whether and where to study who need a rough funding picture first.

Parents and families

For households checking how parent income and assets affect a likely entitlement.

Students planning abroad

For those weighing a semester or full programme overseas under study-abroad BAföG rules.

Questions

Questions people ask before downloading BAföG Rechner 2026

Does this submit my BAföG application?

No. It is a private estimator only. It is not an official BAföG Digital client and does not submit applications on your behalf.

How accurate are the results?

They are simplified estimates for personal planning. They are not legally binding and do not guarantee funding — always verify with official sources and counselling services.

Can I estimate study-abroad BAföG?

Yes. Study-abroad BAföG scenarios are part of the Premium BAföG Plus tools, alongside housing comparison, projection, and report export.

Beyond the app

Need something more tailored than BAföG Rechner 2026?

If a university, foundation, or advisory service needs grant and eligibility logic inside its own student portal or counselling flow, I can build a tailored calculator around your rules and branding.

  • Custom eligibility and aid calculators with your rule set
  • Embedded tools for student portals and counselling teams
  • Report exports shaped to your application checklist

Bigger workflow

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BAföG Rechner 2026

Download BAföG Rechner 2026, then extend the workflow if your team needs more.

Start with the shipping app when it solves the core job. If you later need approvals, reporting, portals, or a more specialized internal workflow, that can become a custom build.