The French State and local authorities offer a wide range of financial support for students and young people. Use the 1 jeune 1 solution tool to quickly find out what help you are entitled to.
Fund your studies
Financial support from Crous
You can apply for a means-tested grant, exemption from tuition fees and the Student and Campus Life Contribution (Contribution de vie étudiante et de campus – CVEC) or means-tested financial aid from the Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – Crous). Complete your Dossier social étudiant as soon as possible. This is the official dossier used to apply for student grants and accommodation in France.
If you are not eligible for a means-tested grant but still need financial assistance, you can contact the Crous social services department (service social du Crous) to apply for an annual allowance (Aide spécifique allocation annuelle).
Scholarships from the Foundation for the University of Strasbourg and the University Hospitals of Strasbourg donors
The Foundation for the University of Strasbourg and the University Hospitals of Strasbourg (Fondation de l'Université et des Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg) awards scholarships to first-year students who meet certain criteria. These scholarships are paid once a year for up to three years. They can be combined with Crous grants and financial aid, but not with other scholarships or paid work (except for occasional, non-regular work).
To be eligible, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree, a University Bachelor of Technology, or a school at the University of Strasbourg
- Have achieved a mention Bien or Très Bien in the French baccalauréat
- Be eligible for Crous grants
- Have an income below the threshold, or be financially dependent on parents or guardians whose income is below the threshold
Apply for a scholarship from the University of Strasbourg donors
Financial support in the health and social care sector
The Région Grand Est offers financial support to students in the healthcare sector. This includes grants for health and social care studies, funding for training costs, placement allowances for nursing assistant students and support for medical interns completing placements in priority areas (Zone d'intervention prioritaire – ZIP).
Find more information on the Région Grand Est website
Talent scholarships
If you are enrolled in a Talents preparatory programme (prépa Talents) or at an organisation offering preparation for Category A or B competitive civil service exams (including exams for careers in administration, teaching or public finance), you may be eligible for a Talents scholarship .
PhD funding and contracts
For information on funding your research, go to the "Fund your PhD" web page
Financial support for international mobility
Find scholarships
Many public and private organisations offer scholarships to study in France or abroad.
You can explore a wide range of opportunities through the scholarship databases provided by Campus France and the Fondation de France.
Find a student job
Looking for work to help fund your studies? Visit the Student jobs page on the university's Alumni website.
Moving away from home
Parcoursup mobility grant
If you are a scholarship holder and are moving to a different academic region for your higher education studies, you may be eligible for the Parcoursup mobility grant.
Master’s mobility grant
If you are a scholarship holder and are moving to a different academic region for a Master’s degree, you may be eligible for the Master’s mobility grant.
Student mobility passport
The student mobility passport (Passeport pour la mobilité des études – PME) covers one round trip per year for students from French overseas territories (Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, French Guiana, Réunion and Mayotte) who are studying:
- In mainland France
- In another French overseas territory
- In a country within the European Union or the European Economic Area as part of a European programme
International students
If you are an international student coming to study in France (incoming mobility), you may be eligible for specific scholarships and financial support.
For more information, go to the University of Strasbourg's international welcome e-desk
Students and researchers in exile
Students and researchers in exile can find more information on our dedicated web page "Students and researchers in exile".
Students with disabilities
If you have a disability, you may be eligible for specific grants and financial support in addition to the support available to all students.
Temporary financial support
If you are experiencing temporary financial difficulties, you may be eligible for one-off financial support. To find out more, contact the Regional Centre for University and Student Services (Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires – Crous) or the Mission locale Strasbourg Eurométropole.
If you are a staff member facing temporary financial difficulties, the university may also be able to support you. Find out more on the Staff Social and Cultural Support Office (Service pour la promotion de l'action sociale – SPACS) website.
Housing support
Support from the Caisse d'allocations familiales
The Caisse d'allocations familiales (CAF) offers three types of housing support to help pay your rent: the Aide personnalisée au logement (APL), the Allocation de logement familial (ALF) and the Allocation de logement social (ALS). Eligibility depends on your income.
Support from Action Logement
Action Logement is an organisation that helps people access housing. It offers several types of support, including the Visale guarantee, the AVANCE LOCA-PASS® and the MOBILI-JEUNE® grant for apprentices and work-study students.
Fonds de solidarité pour le logement
If you are not eligible for other forms of support, you may be able to apply for help from the Fonds de solidarité pour le logement (FSL) to cover moving-in costs or housing-related bills.
Housing support for university staff
If you are a staff member at the University of Strasbourg, you may be eligible, under certain conditions (including contract length and household income), for one-off financial support after signing a rental contract and moving in.
Find more information on the "Find accommodation" web page
Financial support for travel
Discounted rates
Depending on your status and income, you can access reduced rates for bike rentals, public transport in Strasbourg and its surrounding areas, and the TER Grand Est train network. Local associations can also help you find a bike and maintain it at a low cost.
To benefit from reduced prices for certain city services, including public transport, you will need your household income reference (quotient familial unique). The University of Strasbourg’s Student Support and Welfare Office (Mission solidarité) can calculate it for you.
Contact the Student Support and Welfare Office by email
Help with commuting costs
University staff who use environmentally friendly transport (such as cycling, carpooling or electric scooters) can apply for the forfait mobilités durables, a financial contribution towards commuting costs. The university also reimburses 75% of the public transport pass for staff who commute via public transport.
Find more information on the "Get around campus and beyond" web page
Food and everyday essentials
Eating on campus
Students and staff can enjoy affordable lunches and dinners in the university restaurants and cafeterias across campus.
Go to the "Eat on campus" web page
Food, equipment and low-cost essentials
Find clothes, kitchenware, school supplies and more at the solidarity student fair organised each year as part of the “Campus solidaire et durable” welcome event.
Many local associations also provide support with food and everyday essentials, including solidarity grocery shops (épiceries solidaires), vegetable baskets (at Cop1 and Regards solidaires), furniture and appliance rental, La Recyclerie, period underwear and more.
If you are experiencing financial difficulties, you can buy a computer at a reduced price through a partnership between the university's Student Support and Welfare Office (Mission solidarité), Emmaüs connect and the Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires (Crous). For more information, contact a Crous social worker.
The Student Support and Welfare Office also provides students with a list of available food distribution services.
Go to the "Student Support and Welfare Office" web page
Find more resources on the Soliguide website
Health and wellbeing
Access free or low-cost healthcare through the Student Health Office (Service de santé étudiante – SSE), the University of Strasbourg Medical and Psychological Support Centre (Centre d'accueil médico-psychologique universitaire de Strasbourg – CAMUS) or partner healthcare providers.
Go to the "Health and Wellbeing" web page
If you have a low income and do not have supplementary health insurance (mutuelle), you may be eligible for the Complémentaire santé solidaire (C2S), a subsidised health insurance scheme.
Useful resources
For support
- Student Support and Welfare Office
- Strasbourg's Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires (Crous)
- Staff Social and Cultural Support Office
- Staff Social Services Office