Rising prices for rent, transportation, energy, meals… All student organizations note an increase in the cost of starting the 2023 academic year for students. + an increase of 6.43% for example for Unef, or approximately an increase in the additional budget of 50 euros per month. So this year it’s even more important to consider what help you can get depending on your status or location. Here is a list of financial aid available this year.
Scholarships and accommodation in university residences
Depending on the level of wealth of your family, Social Criteria Grants (BCS) are awarded to students who apply for them with CNOUS/Crous, which manages financial aid applications as well as housing university residences. The amount of assistance varies depending on your situation: from 1454 to 6335 euros per year and another 900 euros in merit allowance for students who had a TB mark in their undergraduate studies. You must complete the Student Social File, usually by the end of April, but all situations are reviewed by the end of September. More information at messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr.
In the wake of Covid, there is new assistance for students who do not qualify under the BCS but are struggling to complete their studies at the end of the month. Or regularly withannual special allowance (ASAA) in the amount of 1454 and 6335 euros per year – either on an ad hoc basis with one-time specific assistance (ASAP) in the amount of 6142 euros. The Crowe of your academy is also your privileged contact.
Other help exists for specific types of research, such as Talent Scholarships which are aimed at students who are preparing for certain competitions for the civil service, discounts are also possible at some business schools, check with the secretariat of your future school / university / training center.
Housing Benefits
Assistance managed by the Family Allowance Fund (CAF) allows you to reduce your rent by:Housing assistance (APL) orsocial housing allowance (ALS) orfamily housing allowance (ALF) may allow you to receive between 100 and 300 euros per month. Further information and procedures: www.caf.fr.
For students working and studying, Action Logement offers assistance. Youth mobile from 10 to 100 euros per month for one year (maximum) to also pay his rent.
Finally, Action Logement offers to vouch for you, visa guarantee and advance you a commission for a security deposit (deposit) using Loka Passfor all students aged 18 to 30, without means test and for all types of accommodation.
Lunch for 1 euro.
Since the Covid crisis, this measure has been implemented and is supported nationally with meals for 1 euro in the restaurants of the university for scholarship holders and students with unstable academic performance and 3.30 euros for the rest.
If you also find it difficult to eat well, associations such as Cop1 or Linkee organize the distribution of solidarity food baskets.
Free psychological session
Another measure introduced after the Covid crisis and maintained until the start of the 2023 school year: the service Health Psychiatry Students (or psychological check) allows students to receive free psychological support. In practice, these are 8 sessions of psychological support without prepayment.
Energy check
For some, this is an important thing: you will have to file a tax return yourself in order to be covered by insurance. energy check from 48 to 194 euros per person – paid automatically. There is a simulator to see if you are concerned. More information: checkenergie.gouv.fr.
Culture and sports
In order not to sacrifice culture and leisure, the government proposes cultural pass assistance from 20 to 300 euros for students from 15 to 18 years old. €20 for college students aged 15 and over, €30 for high school students aged 16 and 17, and €300 are valid for 2 years when you turn 18. This assistant is very easy to unlock and allows you to buy tickets for concerts, movies, books, instruments, equipment, etc. More information: pass.cultural.fr
If you play sports and are registered with a club, gym, etc., you can also get help. Sports Pass 50 euros. However, this assistance is for students receiving a scholarship or students receiving a Return to School Allowance (ARS AEEH or AAH).
Regional assistance
Some regions can also help you locally. Paca South, for example, offers a culture pass worth 80 euros, an energy check up to 250 euros… The Pays de Loire region offers a bonus of 200 euros to all young people who combine work and study, help to prepare for professional high school students… Therefore it is highly recommended to review the site for your region!
Source: Le Parisien
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