Family Services

Students who care for close relatives in need of care as defined in § 7 Para. 3 of the Nursing Care Period Act (Pflegezeitgesetz) may apply for an extension of the examination deadlines in accordance with §12 (1) and (2) of the university's study and examination regulations. The application must include the necessary supporting documents. Each application is examined individually.

Students who look after close relatives in need of care can apply for leave of absence in the form of a "Urlaubssemester" (semester of leave). During this semester of leave, students may still attend classes, complete coursework and examinations, and use the university facilities.

Students must provide proof of their close relatives' need for care by submitting the current "Pflegeeinstufungsbescheids" (care classification notice) in which the student is specified as the caregiver. If proof is missing, it may be requested on a case-by-case basis.

The university's "Pflegelotsin" is the first point of contact for questions on the topic of reconciling care and studies/work and can put you in contact with the relevant specialist advice services.

• The Pflegestützpunkt Reutlingen offers advice on local support services 
• Directory of the nationwide care support centres 
• Wege zur Pflege - information provided by the Ministry of Family Affairs, including information on family care leave and the "Pflegezeitgesetz" (Nursing Care Period Act) with a "care leave" calculator.  
• Overview of long-term care insurance benefits - PDF-flyer of the Ministry of Health 
• "Pflegeleistungs-Helfer" - digital guide of the Ministry of Health with care benefits calculator
• Info on bank mandate and power to draw on an account in case of long-term care