Man denied housing benefits after 30 years of study

derwesten.de (German)

A 50-year-old man has been denied housing benefits after studying for nearly 30 years without a degree. The Mainz Administrative Court ruled he was not studying seriously enough, exceeding standard study periods significantly with no clear prospect of graduation. He received housing benefits between 2018 and 2024. The court stated housing benefits are for temporary shortfalls, not to fund long-term issues, and he failed to meet the criteria for support.


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