Financial support for language courses

Financial support

For participants receiving benefits, the district and the Waldeck-Frankenberg District Adult Education Centre pay the fees for German courses. People with a migration background can thus receive even more targeted support in language training - and thus increase their chances of participating in social life.

The Kreisvolkshochschule pays 60 per cent of the costs of the German courses - provided the participants receive state benefits. Under the same conditions, the district of Waldeck-Frankenberg pays the remaining 40 per cent of the course costs and a bus ticket equivalent to a Diakonie ticket if the distance to the course location is more than three kilometres, if regular attendance at the course can be proven.


  • Apply for funding

    In order to receive funding, an application must be submitted to the district after registration with the Waldeck-Frankenberg District Adult Education Centre. The following documents must be attached to the application:

    • Approval notice on the receipt of benefits
    • Confirmation of registration
    • Copy of identity card/passport
    • Copy bank card
    • Privacy policy

  • Apply for a Diakonieticket

    You can apply for an ID card from the authority from which you receive state benefits, with which you can purchase the Diakonieticket for local public transport at reduced rates.

    • Apply for an identity card (from the authority where you receive your benefits).
    • receive a discounted Diakonieticket from the North Hessian Transport Association (NVV)
    • Specify ticket with the district or the respective pedagogical contact person
    • after successful examination of the documents, the costs will be refunded by bank transfer