General social counseling
General information
back to the topSocial counseling in Dresden
| Address | Fritz-Löffler-Str. 18, 01069 Dresden, 5. Floor, Rooms 524 & 525 |
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| Offer | Advice on topics such as student financing, social benefits, financial emergencies, study organization, health and long-term care insurance, studying with disabilities or chronic illnesses, international students |
| Consulting | We can advise you in person, by phone, video, or email. |
| Open consultation hours |
Tuesday: 9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm We offer advice during our open consultation hours without the need for an appointment. If you are unable to attend during these times, we will be happy to arrange an individual consultation appointment with you. |
| Phone | +49 351 4697-661/662 |
| sozialberatung@studentenwerk-dresden.de | |
| Video consultation | Appointment booking Video consultation |
Social counseling in Zittau/Görlitz
| Address | Brückenstraße 1 (Haus II, Room 264), 02826 Görlitz |
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| Offer | Advice on topics such as student financing, social benefits, financial emergencies, study organization, health and long-term care insurance, studying with disabilities or chronic illnesses, international students |
| Consulting | We can advise you in person, by phone, video, or email. |
| Office hours in Görlitz |
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| Phone | +49 351 4697-661/662 |
| sozialberatung@studentenwerk-dresden.de | |
| Video consultation | Appointment booking Video consultation |
Support in financial emergencies
back to the topThe Studentenwerk Dresden offers students who find themselves in financial distress targeted assistance to support them in difficult situations.
Most forms of financial support can only be applied for during a consultation. Please make an appointment with the General Social Counseling Service.
Students who find themselves in temporary social and financial hardship can apply for financial assistance. This assistance is granted from the hardship fund within the limits of available resources and can help to bridge short-term financial difficulties.
Guidelines for granting financial aid to students in temporary social hardshipApplication for emergency aid
For students experiencing financial difficulties, we provide meal vouchers that can be used to obtain free meals in the cafeterias and cafés of the Studentenwerk up to the amount of the credit loaded onto the voucher.
Guidelines for the allocation of free meal cards by the Dresden Student UnionApplication for a free meal card
We offer income-based pregnancy assistance to pregnant students with low incomes. This includes financial support of up to €200 and a meal voucher worth €50 for the cafeterias and cafés run by the Studentenwerk Dresden.
Guidelines for granting pregnancy allowanceApplication for pregnancy allowance
Students who are currently completing their studies and find themselves in financial distress can apply for an interest-free loan.
Guidelines for granting a graduation loanStudying with a disability or chronic illness
back to the topThe General Social Counseling Service supports students with chronic illnesses or disabilities in organizing their everyday student life. Even before you start your studies, you can find out about your rights and options from us.
The social counselors provide advice on the following topics, among others:
- Study organization (e.g., semester abroad, part-time studies)
- Compensation for disadvantages
- Application for special needs (e.g., integration assistance, care services, additional needs)
- Application for determination of the degree of disability
- Health insurance
- Review of possible entitlement to social benefits
International students
back to the topStudentenwerk Dresden's General Social Counseling Service supports international students with social, financial, and legal issues related to their studies. Even before you start your studies, you can find out about your rights and options from us.
The social counselors provide advice on the following topics, among others:
- Orientation in a new country
- Financing your studies
- Insurance
- Social benefits
- Questions regarding residence permits
- Challenges in everyday student life
Studying with a child
back to the topThe Campusbüro Uni mit Kind supports students and employees at universities who have children or wish to have children. The aim of the counseling service is to promote the compatibility of studying or working with family life.
The Campusbüro offers a wide range of counseling and networking opportunities for (expectant) parents.
Campusbüro Uni mit KindContact persons in social counseling
back to the topSocial counselor & contact person for students with disabilities
Fritz-Löffler-Str. 18, 01069 Dresden
5. Floor, Room 524
Tel.: +49 351 4697-662
E-Mail: sozialberatung@studentenwerk-dresden.de Sandra Simond
Social counselor & contact person for international students
Fritz-Löffler-Str. 18, 01069 Dresden
5. Floor, Room 525
Tel.: +49 351 4697-661
E-Mail: sozialberatung@studentenwerk-dresden.de