Hessian Tuition Fee Act
| Basic data | |
|---|---|
| Title: | Hessian Tuition Fee Act |
| Abbreviation: | HStubeiG |
| Type: | State Law |
| Scope: | Hesse |
| Legal matter: | Special administrative law , university law |
| References : | GVBl. II 70-245 |
| Issued on: | October 16, 2006 ( GVBl. I p. 512) |
| Entry into force on: | October 20, 2006 |
| Last change by: |
Art. 4 para. 10 G of 14 December 2009 (GVBl. I p. 666, 703) |
| Effective date of the last change: |
January 1, 2010 (Art. 6 G of December 14, 2009) |
| Expiry: | January 1, 2012 (Section 13 (2) sentence 2 HStubeiG) |
| Please note the note on the applicable legal version. | |
The Hessian Tuition Fee Act ( HStubeiG ) of October 16, 2006 regulated the introduction of general tuition fees in Hessen for the 2007/2008 winter semester.
Up to the summer semester 2007 only students who did not have a credit balance ( long-term students ) were charged fees according to the Hessian credit balance law.
The tuition fee according to the HStubeiG was levied for the last time for the summer semester 2008 in accordance with the law to ensure equal opportunities at Hessian universities .
Basics
In principle, every student from the winter semester (WS) 2007/2008 should pay EUR 500 per semester (plus the previously usual registration / re-registration fees). The universities were also given the option to levy contributions of up to 1,500 euros in their statutes . These rates were valid for a first degree within the standard period of study ; an extension of four semesters was possible, but at the expense of a consecutive master’s degree that might be sought . Provided that the additional semester had not yet been used, this could also be used for the mentioned contribution.
Long-term study, master's degree, second degree
If the study lasted longer, additional long-term study fees were due, the amount of which was based on the standard fee levied by the university, i.e. also up to 1,500 euros per semester. This contribution increased by a further 200 euros per semester, from the third following semester onwards no increase was planned.
From the winter semester 2010/2011, the increased amount of 1,500 euros applied to all master’s courses .
The contributions were due immediately upon receipt of the notification , usually immediately after the re-registration.
use
The long-term tuition fees flowed directly into the state budget (contrary to the commitments when they were introduced), only a flat-rate administration fee remained at the university. The basic contributions should remain at the universities (initially until 2010), but here too around 10% administrative costs would have been incurred. In addition, a further 10% flowed into a so-called “study fund”, which was supposed to absorb interest rate increases above the agreed threshold of 7.5% annually and to compensate for loan defaults. The amount of the fund share could, however, be adjusted to the "requirements" at any time at the ministerial level.
liberation
Universities should waive fees for 10 out of a hundred students who perform above average. Further exceptions were planned.
repayment
The financing of the contributions either directly or - if this was not possible - at the request of a credit , which in the first degree per claim could be retrieved. This entitlement lapsed in the second degree or when long-term contributions were due . If the student loan exceeded an amount of 15,000 euros, the student could apply for exemption from repayment of the excess amount. This loan was repaid from the 24th month after completing your studies in fixed monthly installments of between 50 and 150 euros per month. Special payments could be made every six months. If the borrower was not able to finance the repayment , a deferral was possible on request .
privacy
Extensive personal data could be recorded and passed on for the implementation of the law.
