Erasmus+ top-ups for students with fewer opportunities

Students who are funded via an Eramus+ scholarship and internship (from 1 October 2022) can also receive the following funding ("top-ups").

Please note that these top-ups are subject to proof. You can find more information on this under "How to apply for top-ups".

Erasmus+ Top-ups

Social top-up "first-time graduates"	EUR 250 per month
Social top-up "employed students"	250 EUR per month
Social Top-up "Disability or chronic illness"	250 EUR per month
Social Top-up "Students with child(ren)"	250 EUR per month

Students whose parents have not obtained an academic degree recognised in Germany (university of applied sciences or university) can apply for this top-up.

Students who come from a non-academic background, but who already have their own academic degree, are also eligible for funding.

Evidence:

Declaration of honour
If applicable, informal information on the educational qualifications of the parents, declaration of honour by the parents

Students who have been in continuous employment subject to social security contributions for at least 6 months prior to the start of their stay abroad and are unable to continue this employment during their stay abroad are entitled to apply for this top-up.

The following regulations apply to employment subject to social security contributions:

monthly earnings of EUR 450 - 850
Employment for at least 6 consecutive months before the start of the mobility

Students who are self-employed or enrolled on a dual study programme or a part-time study programme with a fixed salary are unfortunately not eligible to apply.

Evidence:

Declaration in lieu of honour
Salary statements, tax returns, etc., if applicable

Students who have a "degree of disability" of 20 or more or a chronic illness can apply for this top-up.

Evidence:

Declaration in lieu of honour
If applicable, severely disabled person's pass, medical certificate confirming that there is an additional financial need abroad due to the existing chronic illness

Students travelling abroad with their child/children can apply for this top-up. The additional funding can also be granted for couples.

However, double funding for one child is excluded.

Evidence:

Declaration in lieu of honour
If applicable, birth certificate of the child, travel documents of the child, etc.

Applications for top-ups are made via the declaration of honour, in which you sign a declaration that you meet all the relevant eligibility criteria. Furthermore, it is assured that further evidence can be submitted at the individual request of the university.