Freitisch
What is the "Freitisch":
With the "Freitisch", we provide students who are in financial need with the opportunity to eat in the dining halls of the Studierendenwerk Bonn for free.
The "Freitisch" cards are valid for one entire semester (01.10.-31.03. or 01.04.-30.09.). You can apply for up to three semesters. The count beginns with the summersemester 2026.
What does the "Freitisch" include?
Freitisch recipients can receive the following meals per day/per person Monday through Friday (except holidays) at the open facilities of the Studierendenwerk Bonn:
- one lunch consisting of one main course from the menu, up to three side dishes (including dessert) from the menu, or alternatively, a meal from the food truck,
- two items from the cafeteria menu.
Beverages and scanned items (e.g., snack bars and ice cream) are excluded form the Freitisch.
Who is eligible to receive the Freitisch:
You are eligible to receive the Freitisch if you are studying at the University of Bonn and do not receive BAföG.
You are eligible to receive this benefit if, after deducting your rent obligation—up to the amount of the applicable housing allowance under the BAföG plus 90 EUR to compensate for the above-average rent burden in the Bonn metropolitan area—as well as costs for health and long-term care insurance—up to the amount of the applicable health and long-term care insurance surcharge under BAföG, plus 20 EUR to compensate for additional contributions specific to individual health insurance plans, less than 40% of the maximum BAföG rate remains in the month prior to the application to cover monthly living expenses.
If your assets exceed the exemption amount under BAföG, the application may be rejected. There is no legal entitlement to the benefits.
The terms of use must be signed upon receipt of the Freitisch card.
How do I apply for the Freitisch?
In order to receive the Freitisch, you must submit your currently valid student ID, your currently valid personal ID and your bank statements for the current month and the previous month.
Applications should be sent by mail to: freitisch@asta.uni-bonn.de