Leave of absence
There are various reasons to apply for a sabbatical, such as illness, internship, pregnancy, care of relatives, etc. During the semester of leave you remain enrolled, the semester counts as a university semester and is not counted towards the standard period of study. You are not entitled to BAföG during the semester of leave.
Please note that you must apply for the semester of leave by the time you re-register for the new semester at the latest. You can find the relevant form here: