Social and financial support for students
The University of Montpellier is committed to supporting all its students, particularly those experiencing social or financial difficulties. Find out about the support available to you throughout your studies.
The University's social and family economics advisor (CESF) works closely with the Crous social services department to support the student community. They can help you with administrative procedures and direct you to the services best suited to your needs. Several types of one-off financial assistance are available: the University of Montpellier's Social Solidarity and Student Initiative Development Fund (FSDIE), the Crous's specific one-off assistance (ASAP), the annual allowance (ASAA), etc.
For all scholarship or housing requests, the Crous remains your sole point of contact.
The measures proposed by the UM
The social FSDIE
The FSDIE social is a program run by the University of Montpellier designed to provide occasional support to students experiencing serious financial hardship or living in precarious circumstances.
Funded in part by the CVEC (student and campus contribution), it is implemented in partnership with the Crous. The aid is awarded, subject to eligibility conditions, after an interview with the Crous social services department and review of the application by a commission. It provides assistance to students in the following areas:
- Food-related expenses,
- Housing-related expenses,
- Travel for an internship or mobility program (in France or abroad),
- Healthcare costs,
- Tuition fees (excluding the purchase of computer equipment).
The social and family economics advisor (CESF)
You can contact the UM's social and family economics advisor (CESF) by email:
- if you are not eligible for Crous financial aid;
- if you are faced with an emergency situation;
- If you do not receive a response from the Crous, the CESF remains at your disposal.
The UM's CESF primarily supports the following groups:
- students enrolled in a university diploma program;
- doctoral researchers not doctoral researchers a contract with the University of Montpellier;
- students over the age of 35;
- Continuing Education trainees.
Food and hygiene product distributions
Once a week, free food distributions are offered by the UM's BVE, in partnership with the Linkee association, for students in need. These distributions are organized alternately, every other week, at the Françoise Barré-Sinoussi Student Center on the Triolet campus and at the Aimé Schoenig Student Center on the Richter campus.
- For more information, contact the BVE.
- Registration and schedule for food distribution.
Occasionally, hygiene products, funded by the Occitanie region, are also offered during these food distributions.
Period poverty: RelaX
As part of the fight against period poverty, the University of Montpellier has set up the RelaX solidarity program. This program allows everyone to deposit sanitary products for female students in bags provided for this purpose. These RelaX bags are available in all teaching departments of the university, as well as in the Richter and Triolet student centers, at (S)pace, and in the Sciences, Richter, and Pharmacy university libraries.
Loan of computers and small equipment, financing of Microsoft 365 license
The University of Montpellier's university libraries offer laptops for loan throughout the academic year to enable you to continue your studies in the best possible conditions. This service is reserved for students upon presentation of their student card at the reception desk of the university library of their choice. Computers are available at the Richter, Triolet, UPM, and Pharmacy libraries, as well as at the Béziers IUT, the Nîmes IUT, and the Nîmes Medicine Library. Learn more
In addition, libraries also offer occasional loans of small items that are useful in everyday life: headphones, USB drives, HDMI cables, etc. Find out more
In addition, the University covers the cost of the Microsoft 365 license, which is available free of charge to all UM students.
Student employment
Universities have the option of recruiting students for various roles, such as reception, supporting students with disabilities, tutoring, or assisting library staff. These contracts are for a maximum of 12 months, with limited working hours during the academic year to allow students to continue their studies.
The Crous: an essential partner
The Crous de Montpellier offers a wide range of services to make your student life easier:
Social support
A network of social service assistants is available to assist you at your place of study ( SCMPPS branches and at the(S)pace on the Triolet campus in Montpellier) to help you resolve any personal, family, or financial issues you may have. Whether you are a scholarship recipient or not, you can make an appointment with the social service assistants by email using this online form.
Housing
The Crous is the sole point of contact for Crous housing applications. It offers housing solutions tailored to your needs and budget.
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Catering
Students can enjoy affordable dining options on campus, with meals costing €1 for scholarship recipients and €3.30 for non-scholarship recipients in cafeterias and university restaurants (Resto’U).
In addition, students in precarious situations, even those who do not receive scholarships, can also benefit from the €1 offer after their situation has been assessed by the Crous.
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Other financial assistance
The Crous is the sole point of contact for scholarship applications. Scholarships based on social criteria are financial aid granted by the Crous under certain conditions.
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As a student, you may be eligible for various types of assistance depending on your situation, including specific assistance, housing assistance, mobility assistance, andmore.
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Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities can apply for scholarships and housing via the “Dossier Social Étudiant” (student social file), with no age limit. You will receive 4 additional points to help you access scholarships based on social criteria. University restaurants and some residences are accessible, and adapted housing is available on request.
