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 others.
For any inquiries regarding financial aid or housing, the CROUS remains your sole point of contact.
The measures proposed by theUM
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 a 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 study abroad program (in France or abroad),
- Health care costs,
- Tuition and fees (excluding the purchase of computer equipment).
The Social and Family Economics Counselor (CESF)
You can contact the social and family economics counselor (CESF) at theUM , by email:
- 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.
The CESF at theUM primarily serves the following groups:
- students enrolled in a university diploma program;
- doctoral researchers s who do not have 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, the BVE at theUM, in partnership with the Linkee association, provides free food distributions for students facing financial hardship. These distributions are held alternately, every other week, at the MDE Françoise Barré-Sinoussi on the Triolet campus and at the Maison des étudiants Aimé Schoenig 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 designated collection bags. These RelaX bags are available at all of the university’s academic units, 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 the Microsoft 365 license
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 all students at theUM.
Student Jobs
Universities have the option of hiring students for various roles, such as welcoming new students, providing support to students with disabilities, tutoring, or assisting library staff. These contracts last for up to 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 requests regarding CROUS housing. 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 travel assistance…
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Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities can apply for scholarships and housing through the “Student Social File,” 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.
