Apply for benefits within the framework of social compensation for participation in education

Procedure

When you apply for social compensation benefits, the social compensation provider will check whether you are entitled to benefits for participation in education. You will receive a notification of the decision and, if applicable, information on the benefits granted as well as other necessary evidence.

You can apply for social compensation benefits in writing.

• If necessary, you can make an appointment with your contact person at your responsible office.
• They will then discuss with you whether you are entitled to social compensation benefits and what support services can be offered.
• If necessary, the case management can discuss the further procedure and possible benefit claims with you, which go beyond the general duty to provide information and advice.
• If you are entitled to social compensation benefits, your contact person will discuss the next steps with you.
• The contact person will provide you with the relevant documents. If necessary, complete the documents, enclose the required evidence or supporting documents and send the documents back to your contact person.
• Your claims will be determined ex officio on the basis of the documents. The authority will inform you of the result in the form of a decision, which is usually sent to you by letter.
• If entitlements to benefits have been determined, you will receive an approval notice. If no entitlements are determined, you will receive a rejection notice.
• The eligible costs and approved cash benefits will be transferred to the account you have specified.

Legal bases

• § 65 Sozialgesetzbuch Vierzehntes Buch (SGB XIV)

More information

Legal remedy
Appeal: An appeal can be lodged against a decision within one month of its notification. Further information regarding the procedure and the competent authority to which you can lodge an appeal can be found in the notification of your application. The appeal can be submitted in writing and electronically.