One-Third of Students in Germany Struggle with Poverty

According to a study by the Paritätischer Verband, three out of four university students living alone are living at the poverty line. High rents are pushing a significant portion of these students into poverty. The research revealed that the overall poverty rate among students in Germany exceeds 33%. Particularly, students living alone are more affected, and many are forced to work because they do not receive Bafög (student loan) support.

The Paritätischer Verband criticized the current Bafög reform, stating that these changes will not significantly improve the situation for students at risk of poverty. The association, which demands higher Bafög amounts, emphasized that the reform is progressing slowly. This situation further complicates the living standards of students living alone.