Child benefit 2024: amount, application and payment

If the child studies abroad, they will still receive child benefit as long as they are registered in Germany and spend the semester break primarily at home. A course of study is completed when the examination results have been announced in writing. However, there is one exception: If the child continues studying to improve their grade, even if they have already achieved their study goal, child benefit will continue to be paid. With a dual course of study, it doesn’t matter whether the child has already completed the apprenticeship and works more than 20 hours a week. As long as the course is part of the initial training, you will also receive child benefit. However, if a student was previously employed, the course counts as second training. There is no longer any child benefit for students who work more than 20 hours a week.