Applying for Child Benefit During Vocational Training in Germany

The eligible person applies for child benefit through the Family Benefits Office of the Federal Employment Agency. During vocational training, an adult child may generally qualify until their 25th birthday; the Family Benefits Office checks personal requirements and proof of training.

Family Benefits Office

During training, child benefit may be paid for a child until their 25th birthday. The Family Benefits Office (Familienkasse) checks whether the training is being pursued seriously and what information or evidence is required.

Deadlines

Child benefit for a child in training may generally be paid until their 25th birthday if the requirements are met. The Family Benefits Office can pay retroactively for no more than six months before the month it receives the application.

Documents

For a child benefit application during training in Germany, the Family Benefits Office needs evidence of the training program. Suitable documents depend on whether training has begun, a place is still being sought, or training is continuing after a first qualification.

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