The most important information first
Application deadlines for the winter semester 2026/2027:
- Regular reimbursement reasons (Applications 1 and 3): by 9 November 2026
- Reimbursement due to illness (Application 2 only): by 10 May 2027
Do not activate the ticket: If you intend to apply for reimbursement, you must not activate the Germany Semester Ticket or open it through your personal link in the ticket portal. Opening the portal through this link may already trigger activation. Once the ticket has been activated, reimbursement is generally no longer possible.
Ticket validity periods:
- Winter semester: 1 October to 31 March
- Summer semester: 1 April to 30 September
Consequences of approval: If your application is approved, your Germany Semester Ticket will be blocked in the system for the entire semester concerned. Any existing QR code will become invalid. The ticket cannot be reactivated later.
Reimbursement applications by 9 November 2026
Reimbursement using Application 1 or Application 3 may be requested for the following reasons:
- Severe disability
- Study-related internship abroad lasting at least three months
- Study-related period of study abroad lasting at least three months
- Leave of absence semester
- Simultaneous enrolment at two universities where payment for a semester ticket is compulsory
- Study-related doctoral research abroad lasting at least three months
- Final examination abroad with no compulsory attendance for at least three months
- State of Hesse employee ticket in paper form with the required minimum validity during the semester
Information about the required documents and correct application procedure can be found in the information sheets under “Downloads” → “Semester Ticket”.
Reimbursement applications by 10 May 2027
Reimbursement due to illness is only possible using Application 2. It may be requested for the following reasons:
- Health-related mobility restrictions
- Chronic illness
A medical certificate issued in Germany is required for this purpose. Further information can be found under “Downloads” → “Semester Ticket”.
How to submit your application
- Prepare your documents: Complete the relevant application form and collect all required supporting documents.
- Create one PDF file: Combine the application form and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
- Submit by email: Send the PDF file to semesterticket@asta-giessen.de. Other file formats cannot be processed.
- Observe the deadline: Submit your complete application as early as possible and no later than the deadline applicable to your reimbursement reason.
Practical information
- Do not open the ticket portal through your personal activation link.
- Do not activate the ticket or save it in a wallet app.
- The JLU chip card does not need to be submitted and is not valid as a public transport ticket.
- Incomplete documents may delay processing or result in the application being rejected.
Legal notice
False or incomplete information and changes to the eligibility requirements may result in the application being rejected or in a reimbursement already paid being reclaimed. This applies in particular if you are exmatriculated during the ongoing semester.