Before graduate studies in France
CROUS grants and assistance
Grants based on social criteria
Depending on your situation and the imposed criteria, you may be able to apply for a CROUS grant or financial aid by submitting a Dossier Social Etudiant (DSE) online. This file will also enable you to apply for university accommodation. To know more about your eligibility and all the steps involved in filling in your DSE, go to the website: HERE
This grant could be accompanied by an "Aide au mérite de l'enseignement supérieur" (higher education merit grant) for students with a "très bien" mention in the Bac. To find out more, check: HERE
Specific assistance
Under certain conditions, you may also be eligible for specific assistance (annual allowance or one-time aid):
- Specific annual allowance
- This aid is granted to students with specific long-term difficulties that prevent them from receiving a higher education grant.
- Specific one-off assistance
- This aid is granted to students who are temporarily experiencing urgent financial difficulties that prevent them from continuing their studies.
More details on these specific aids are available: HERE
Parcoursup mobility aid
Parcoursup mobility aid is a €500 grant awarded to future students who meet a number of conditions (being in receipt of a lycée grant, being registered on Parcoursup, having accepted a course of study outside their home academy). Learn more: HERE
Visit your university's website to find out about available assistances and your eligibility for university grants.
