Our colleagues of the social counselling advise and inform you for example on the following topics
- Financing possibilities (besides BAföG)
- Loans and credits
- Jobbing and social security
- Health insurance
- Exemption from broadcasting fees
- Citizen's benefit
- Housing benefit
- Child benefit
- Social security between study and work
- Problems of foreign students
- Studying with a child
- Studying with a handicap
If we can help you with any of these questions, check out our website or contact us for a consultation!
Would you prefer to discuss your questions with us in person at Lodyweg? Schedule an appointment through our online booking system.
Do you think your questions or issues may require more than 20 minutes? Then please contact our staff directly by phone or email for an in-depth consultation. You’ll find their contact details at the bottom of this page.
In addition, we offer open consultation hours directly at the universities:
Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at HsH, Ricklinger Stadtweg 120, Student Center (Room 1J.1.20; Academic Advising Room)
Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MHH, Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, Office of Student Affairs (Building J 4, Room H0-1522)
Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at TiHo, Bischofsholer Damm 15, Building 130 (Staff Council Room, diagonally opposite Mensa Caballus)
Winter break external consultation hours
Please note: From 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026, no external consultation hours will take place, and no appointment bookings will be available during this period. Starting Monday, 5 January 2026, the social counselling service will be available again, and the external consultation hours at MHH and TiHo will also resume. The first consultation hour at HsH will take place the following week, on 12 January 2026.