{"id":809,"date":"2023-06-27T10:05:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T10:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumniverein-lueneburg.de\/?page_id=809"},"modified":"2026-09-11T22:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T22:40:55","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alumniverein-lueneburg.de\/en\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who can become a member of the Alumni and Friends Association?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AFL is aimed at students, alumni, staff and lecturers of the University and its predecessor institutions. Students and alumni from all disciplines of Leuphana University L\u00fcneburg, the University of L\u00fcneburg, FH Nordostniedersachsen and the University of Education can become members. Companies and organisations that wish to cooperate with the association can join as supporting members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can I become a member of the Alumni and Friends Association?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For membership in the Alumni and Friends Association, you simply need to complete the application form and send it to the board. Membership takes effect once the written declaration of admission has been submitted.
You can find the application form directly here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does membership cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership costs \u20ac35 per year for graduates, lecturers and staff, and \u20ac7 per year for students. Membership fees are tax-deductible. Your bank statement is generally sufficient as a donation receipt. If you need additional information, please contact afl@leuphana.de. afl@leuphana.de<\/a> Please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are membership fees used for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Membership fees may be used only for purposes set out in the association\u2019s statutes. The board decides how the fees are used at its monthly board meetings. The statutes specify that the association serves to promote science and research as well as student support. Science and research are promoted through material resources, for example by the AFL purchasing technical equipment. Students are supported through advice and referral services, the organisation of graduation ceremonies, fostering post-university contacts and financial grants. Members of the Alumni and Friends Association do not receive profit shares or any other benefits from the association\u2019s funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are supporting memberships possible?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies and organizations can become supporting members of the AFL. Please contact the board for more information. afl@leuphana.de<\/a> the association's board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are membership fees tax-deductible?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AFL is a non-profit association. Therefore, membership fees are tax-deductible. As a donation receipt, your bank statement is generally sufficient. If you need additional information, please contact us. afl@leuphana.de<\/a> Please contact us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Downloads<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you can find our downloads: <\/p>\n\n\n\n