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DATAGROUP is the first provider to introduce electronic files for BAföG in education support offices
2024-06-04 / 07:30 CET/CEST
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Pliezhausen, 4 June 2024. DATAGROUP, the leading provider of specialized software for BAföG (state-sponsored student
support scheme) applications which is already used by most of the German states, has introduced electronic files. This
solution allows users to digitally process records, which supports mobile working and provides a basis for automation
processes. The introduction is a major step in the digitalization of student finance and offers the possibility to
fully digitalize the delivery of documents in a next step.
DATAGROUP has introduced a fully integrated electronic file for BAföG applications at a first education support office.
Already today, DATAGROUP is the leading provider of programs for processing student support schemes (BAföG and AFBG)
throughout Germany. The software is used by Studierendenwerke (student services organizations) and municipal offices
and is gradually being complemented by electronic files. Its introduction takes offices to a new level in terms of
digitalization, whilst providing the basis for future automation in educational support in Germany.
Documents can be digitally accessed with the help of electronic files which also facilitates mobile working outside of
offices. Scanned paper documents are adopted into the process in accordance with the legal framework so that the paper
records can be destroyed thereafter. Documents received electronically help to skip the tedious step of having to print
them which eases the workload significantly and makes work more sustainable. The development has been substantially
supported by the Studierendenwerk Darmstadt thanks to innovative ideas and tests. In a second step it is planned to
also digitalize the delivery of official letters and correspondence to the applicants by having these documents
delivered to their central BundID account, as far as they use it for communication with the BAföG offices. Making use
of paper or a delivery by post is definitely a thing of the past.
Ben Kopfer, Head of Student Finance & IT at the Studierendenwerk Darmstadt A.ö.R. says: "The implementation of
electronic files in the BAföG process is an important step in the ongoing digitalization of student finance in our
house. The extensive functions and a clearly structured file management enable us to process BAföG applications more
efficiently and to make an important contribution to accelerate the entire process."
About DATAGROUP
DATAGROUP is one of the leading German IT service providers. Some 3,500 employees at locations across Germany design,
implement, and operate IT infrastructures and business applications. With its CORBOX product, DATAGROUP is a
full-service provider, supporting global IT workplaces for medium and large enterprises as well as public authorities.
DATAGROUP is growing organically and through acquisitions. The acquisition strategy is particularly noted for its
optimal integration of new companies. DATAGROUP is actively participating in the consolidation process with its "buy
and turn around" and its "buy and build" strategy.
Contact
Sarah Berger-Niemann
Corporate Communications
presse@datagroup.de
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Language:     English 
Company:      DATAGROUP SE 

Wilhelm-Schickard-Str. 7
72124 Pliezhausen
Germany

Phone:        +49 (0)7127 970 000 
Fax:          +49 (0)7127 970 033 
Internet:     www.datagroup.de 
ISIN:         DE000A0JC8S7 
WKN:          A0JC8S 
Indices:      Scale 30 
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EQS News ID: 1916549

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