Housing Benefit

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It is possible to receive financial help on housing for longer than a 3-month stay. This particular housing benefit could cover up to 50% of your total monthly rent, it is usually around 80€ per month.

Conditions:

1. Low income from your country of origin during the year preceding your stay. 2. Receiving no government aid from your country. 3. Resident of a country which has signed an agreement with France (the majority of countries). 4. Live in the same accommodation for at least 3 months. The rental contract must be under the student’s name.

There are two sorts of housing benefits available: APL and ALS. Both are funded by the CAF (bureau of housing benefit).

CAF d’Annecy 2 rue Emile Romanet 74987 AnnecyCedex Tel.: 04 50 88 53 50

You can find out more and apply on-line at this site

This procedure can not be started until you are here and have signed your accommodation contract and have your student card.

If you want information about help with student accommodation then you can ring ‘les Aides aux Logements Etudiants (ALE)’ on this number: 04 50 33 89 16 (Tues – Thurs 8 – 11am).