Social and Financial Support for Students
The University of Montpellier is committed to supporting all its students, particularly those facing social or financial difficulties. Learn about the resources available to support 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 assist you with administrative procedures and refer you to resources tailored to your needs. Several types of one-time financial aid are available: the University of Montpellier’s Solidarity and Student Initiative Development Fund (FSDIE), the CROUS’s Specific One-Time Assistance (ASAP), the Annual Allowance (ASAA), and more.
For any inquiries regarding financial aid or housing, the CROUS remains your sole point of contact.
Programs Offered byUM
The Social FSDIE
The Social FSDIE is a program offered by the University of Montpellier designed to provide one-time financial assistance to students facing severe 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. Financial aid is awarded, subject to eligibility requirements, following an interview with the Crous social services department and review of the application by a committee. In particular, it helps students in the following areas:
- Food-related expenses,
- Housing-related expenses,
- Travel related to an internship or exchange program (in France or abroad),
- Healthcare costs,
- Tuition fees (excluding the purchase of computer equipment).
The Social and Family Economics Counselor (CESF)
You can contact theUM social and family life counselor (CESF) by emailUM
- if you are not eligible for financial aid from the CROUS;
- if you are facing an emergency;
- If you do not receive a response from the CROUS, the CESF is still available to assist you.
TheUM 's CESF primarilyUM the following groups:
- students enrolled in a university diploma program;
- doctoral researchers not doctoral researchers a contract with the University of Montpellier;
- students who are over 35 years old;
- Continuing Education trainees.
Distribution of food and hygiene products
Once a week,UM BVE, in partnership with the Linkee association, offers free food distributions to students facing financial hardship. These distributions are held 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 distributions.
Occasionally, hygiene products, funded by the Occitanie region, are also provided during these food distributions.
Menstrual Insecurity: RelaX
As part of the effort to combat period poverty, the University of Montpellier has launched the RelaX solidarity initiative. This program allows everyone to drop off menstrual products for female students in bags provided for this purpose. These RelaX bags are available at all of the university’s academic departments, as well as at the Richter and Triolet student centers, at (S)pace, and in the university libraries of Sciences, Richter, and Pharmacy.
Loans of computers and small equipment; funding for Microsoft 365 licenses
The University of Montpellier’s libraries offer laptops for loan throughout the academic year to help you continue your studies under optimal conditions. This service is available exclusively to students upon presentation of a student ID card at the front desk of the library of your choice. Laptops are available at the Richter, Triolet, UPM, and Pharmacy university libraries, as well as at the Béziers IUT, the Nîmes IUT, and the Nîmes Medicine University Library. Learn more
In addition, libraries also offer one-time loans of small items useful for everyday life, such as headphones, USB flash drives, HDMI cables, and more. Learn more
In addition, the University covers the cost of the Microsoft 365 license, which is available free of charge to allUM students.
Student Jobs
Universities have the option of hiring students for various roles, such as welcoming new students, assisting students with disabilities, tutoring, or supporting library staff. These contracts have a maximum duration of 12 months, with limited working hours during the academic year to allow students to continue their studies.
The CROUS: An Essential Partner
The Montpellier CROUS offers a wide range of services to make your life as a student easier:
Social Support
A network of social service assistants is available to assist you at your place of study ( SCMPPS offices and at(S)pace on the Triolet campus in Montpellier) to help you resolve personal, family, or financial issues. Whether or not you receive a scholarship, you can schedule 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 take advantage of affordable dining options on campus, with meals priced at €1 for scholarship recipients and €3.30 for non-scholarship recipients in university cafeterias and restaurants (Resto’U).
In addition, students facing financial hardship—even those who do not receive scholarships—may also be eligible for the €1 option after the CROUS assesses their situation.
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Other Financial Assistance
The CROUS is the sole point of contact for scholarship applications. Need-based scholarships are forms of financial aid granted by the CROUS under certain conditions.
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As a student, you may be eligible for various forms of financial aid depending on your situation, including specific grants, housing assistance, and transportation assistance…
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Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities can apply for scholarships and housing through the “Dossier Social Étudiant,” with no age limit. You receive 4 additional points to help you qualify for need-based scholarships. University dining halls and some residence halls are accessible, and adapted housing is available upon request.
