Practical Information: Students
Help with housing
Housing assistance is allocated by the Family Allowance Fund.
- CAF : www.caf.fr
To find out if you are eligible and the amount of aid, do a simulation on: Simulation CAF
- Visal Guarantee
The Visale guarantee is free and acts as a deposit. It strengthens your file because it covers you in case of unpaid rent and degradation.
Visale : www.visale.fr
Insurance
Civil liability insurance for home, fire and water damage is mandatory and must be taken out before moving into the accommodation.
Insurance: Assurance Étudiant
Bail
The amount of the deposit is one month’s rent.
Notice
The one-month notice period must be sent to the owner by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt.
