How do I apply for CROUS in France?

How do I apply for CROUS in France?

CROUS: how to apply for a room? Before applying for accommodation at the CROUS, you have several steps to follow : You first need to login to messervices.etudiant.gouv.fr to fill in your DSE (student social file). Once your application is validated, you need to visit trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr.

How do I apply to CROUS?

The step-by-step way to fill in your housing application form

1. STEP 1 : FILL IN YOUR INTERNATIONAL HOUSING APPLICATION FORM. …
2. STEP 2 : CONFIRM YOUR APPLICATION FORM. …
3. STEP 3 : BY THE NEXT TWO FOLLOWING DAYS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A EMAIL. …
4. STEP 4 : PRINT YOUR APPLICATION FORM. …
5. STEP 5 : SEND YOUR APPLICATION FORM IN THE NEXT 8 DAYS.

Who is eligible for CROUS?

CROUS bursaries (based on household income) European students who have studied in France for at least one year are eligible to apply for the CROUS needs-based bursary by completing a Student Social File (Dossier Social Etudiant)(fr.) on the CROUS website from the 15th January.

What is a CROUS residence?

CROUS residences are public and subsidised by the French government. It’s the most popular accommodation for students. It has indeed many advantages: rent is low (400 euros in Paris, 200 euros in other regions) with the possibility to benefit from rental assistance from the French CAF (family allowance fund).

What is CROUS scholarship?

Crous Bursaries. These needs-based bursaries are awarded by the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research to students under 28 years of age, as of the 1st September of the year of registration, depending on family situation and household income. They are managed by the CROUS.

What is DSE in France?

Reminder: The DSE (“Dossier Social Etudiant”) is the administrative procedure to apply for a student accommodation. It must be done every year, even if you have been in Le Creusot, or more generally in France, the previous year.

What are the requirements to apply for a bursary?

Candidates must hold a valid Grade 12 certification. Applicants must have a 60% grade for English and 50% for all other subjects. Depending on the field, some may require a 60% or higher for Science or Mathematics. Applicants must be registered with an Institute of Higher Learning.

Do scholarships exist in France?

French regions and towns allocate scholarships to foreign students enrolled in programmes in their region. They also award doctoral and postdoctoral grants managed by the institutes of higher education and research.

What is French Cvec?

The CVEC is the Student and Campus Life Contribution (Contribution vie étudiante et de campus). The law states that it must be collected by the Crous. The annual amount is €95, which you may have to pay or you may be exempt, depending on your case.

What does CROUS stand for?

The CROUS stands for Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires in French, which translates to Regional Center for University and School Works.

Do you pay back a bursary?

You don’t need to repay a bursary, unless you drop out before you finish your studies, and some bursary donors may require you to work at their company after you’ve graduated. If you don’t get any bursaries, you can take out a student loan. These have to be repaid, with interest, once you complete your studies.

What is the age limit for NSFAS?

It’s also good to know that NSFAS does not have an age limit. If you’re a Sassa grant beneficiary, you will immediately qualify for funding. This does not include the R350 grant.

How many marks do you need to get a bursary?

The APS calculation is determined by marks obtained in the grade 12 final examination for six subjects excluding Life Orientation. APS of 51 and above = merit bursary of R42,000. APS between 48 and 50 = R30,000. APS between 45 and 47 = R15,000.