Social support and welfare benefits for UM staff
The University of Montpellier places the well-being of its staff at the heart of its concerns, ensuring an environment conducive to their personal and professional development. With this in mind, the University of Montpellier's social policy, implemented by the Social Action and Leisure Service (SASL), is based on the values of fairness, solidarity and responsibility.
This social action is designed to support and assist employees at different stages of their working lives, and to improve their living and working conditions, notably through services in the areas of catering, housing, children and leisure. It also helps them cope with difficult situations.
SASL grants also encourage participation in various activities. They contribute to creating a favorable working environment, fostering social ties and facilitating the reconciliation of work and personal life.
Social assistance paid by the UM
Some benefits are available to all, while others are subject to certain conditions. All these benefits are available on request from SASL, subject to the availability of funds.
You will find below some examples of assistance offered by the University of Montpellier:
Catering assistance
The University of Montpellier has signed agreements with 11 administrative restaurants and with the Crous to enable staff to have lunch at subsidized rates in partner restaurants.
Crèche places
UM staff can access reserved crèche places in partner structures in and around Montpellier. These cribs, spread over several districts, make it easier to care for children close to home or the workplace. The cost of childcare is borne by the parents and the CAF. Find out more about our partner crèches and how to apply (UM staff).
Help with vacations, leisure activities and breaks
The aim is to provide financial support for staff and their families when they go on vacation (camping, rentals, hotels, etc.).
Aid for expensive care
This assistance helps staff and their children with certain healthcare expenses, in addition to reimbursements from the social security and mutual insurance schemes. Find out more (UM employees)
Legal assistance for everyday life
The UM offers its staff a free legal information service by telephone. It covers all areas of daily life: consumer law, housing law, family law, tax law, etc. UM employees, click here to find out more.
Other aids are also available, such as support for parents of disabled children or help with after-school care, etc.
The UM's social policy also aims to encourage and facilitate sports, leisure and cultural activities for everyone, notably by offering reduced rates on leisure tickets, accessible via membership of a ticketing service. This membership is free for staff members, and is paid for by the university. Other services are also available, such as cultural, reading and entertainment vouchers, and event vouchers (for births, weddings and civil partnerships).
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State social assistance
In addition to these UM grants, the State also awards other complementary grants:
Installation assistance for government employees (AIP)
Interministerial installation assistance (AIP) is intended for new civil servants, whether they are being assigned to the civil service for the first time or to a priority district. It covers part of the installation costs, subject to certain conditions. For more information, to run a simulation or to submit an application, visit the dedicated interministerial site.
Housing for civil servants
Under certain conditions, civil servants and contract employees may be eligible for public housing.
Assistance from SRIAS Occitanie (regional interministerial social action section)
The regional interministerial social action section offers a range of social action schemes (available under certain conditions): weekend outings, vacation stays, sports vouchers, children's magazine subscriptions, home childcare, etc. Visit the dedicated website.
Vacation vouchers
Aimed at current civil servants, this scheme enables employees to save for vacations and leisure activities, in the form of vacation vouchers. Visit the dedicated website.
CESU vouchers for childcare under 6 years of age
On a means-tested basis, current civil servants can receive financial assistance for the care of their children under 6 years of age. This assistance is paid in the form of a universal service employment voucher (CESU). Visit the dedicated website.
Social support by staff social workers
The UM's social service assistants offer support, follow-up and tailored solutions to help staff resolve their personal, family and professional difficulties. They draw on a network of internal and external professionals (network of social assistants, social services, CAF, MDPH, etc.).
They can intervene in various aspects of private and professional life. They provide support in administrative, financial and family matters, as well as in the areas of housing and health. On a professional level, they support employees throughout their careers: induction, mobility, difficulties at work, retirement...
Exceptional financial aid and interest-free loans
For staff experiencing temporary and unforeseen financial difficulties: social service assistants can prepare applications for exceptional financial aid or interest-free loans, which they present anonymously to the UM's social committee.
Social service assistants are available by appointment at their offices (Triolet campus and city center). For sites far from Montpellier, appointments can be made by telephone, videoconferencing or in person. Appointments can be made at home for staff unable to travel for health or disability reasons. Interviews are confidential and respect professional secrecy. Contact
