The deposit will be returned upon your moving out of the hall of residence. Should some kind of damage have occurred in your room during your stay, the office will retain as much of your deposit as it deems appropriate to cover repairs. If you are not a German citizen, you will also need a residence permit. You will be informed about the respective dates upon your arrival. Banks You should open a current account at a bank, or at the Sparkasse , or even the post office.
Many banks offer current accounts free of charge for students.
To matriculate at university, you have to present either a valid certificate from a German health insurance company or proof that you are exempt from compulsory insurance. To do so, you will need either form E 111 or E 109, or a private policy from your home country. The form has to be presented at a statutory insurance company in Mainz so that they can in return issue the certificate you need for matriculation. You can also ask the tutors at the Foreign Students' Office or the insurance companies themselves for advice. You will find branches of two health insurance companies on campus, but you can also consult the local phone book.