Corona crisis: students urgently need financial assistance

The spread of the coronavirus and the measures that accompany it present immense financial challenges, especially for students. Numerous students have lost their part-time jobs and can barely keep their heads above water. In view of this situation, politicians are now calling for emergency Corona aid for students.

The federal government had already decided on the aid package for students in March. But much criticism is directed at the fact that this package is not sufficient. Many students had fallen through the cracks and are now struggling with existential fears.

The politicians’ demands therefore include increasing the Bafog rate, expanding KfW student loans and providing more grants and loans. However, the government is confronted with the question of financial viability and must weigh up which measures will bring the greatest benefit.

It remains to be seen what the politicians will decide. However, the situation for students remains precarious. Quick and effective help is urgently needed to prevent the Corona crisis from worsening in this area as well.

Supporting students in the Corona crisis: federal demands

The Corona crisis also has an impact on studies. Many students have lost their jobs or can no longer work due to company closures. As a result, they lack money for rent, food and learning materials. Politicians from various German states are now calling for financial support for affected students.

In Lower Saxony, members of the CDU, FDP, Greens and SPD have agreed on a joint motion. They demand that students facing financial hardship as a result of the Corona crisis should receive a grant of up to 500 euros per month. There are also similar demands in Hesse. There, the SPD faction proposes that students should receive 300 euros per month as emergency aid.

These demands meet with great approval among students. Many of them have fallen into a precarious financial situation due to the Corona crisis and find themselves unable to finance their living expenses. They are calling for more financial support and rapid implementation of the measures.