Visale scheme (student rental deposit)

The under-30s can finally access housing more easily thanks to the Visale Guarantee, which will guarantee your landlord payment for 36 monthly installments, even if you personally don't have a reliable guarantor.

Understanding student liability insurance

Taking out student liability insurance is essential for all students in higher education. Visit the SMENO website for advice and to find the right insurance for your needs. This coverage offers financial protection in the event of unintentional damage to third parties, whether people, property or animals. Civil liability situations are numerous in the university environment: a student may, for example, damage computer equipment in the classroom, inadvertently injure a fellow student during a sporting activity, or cause material damage in shared accommodation. In such cases, student liability insurance is there to compensate the victims, sparing the student and his or her family potentially high costs. In addition to this financial protection, liability insurance is often required by higher education establishments, companies hosting interns, or owners of student accommodation. It is proof of seriousness and responsibility on the part of the student.

For more information on student health insurance, see also SMENO.

Complementary Action Logement assistance:
It is possible for students to combine various forms of assistance from Crous and Action Logement. These grants will help you with your day-to-day housing, living expenses and transportation. Other grants will help you to take your driving test, but you'll need to find out in advance about car insurance rates for young drivers. You can apply for most grants online. Please note that you will never be asked to provide your credit card details. If your credit card becomes blocked when you make a payment using an electronic terminal(definition), go to Perceval, the government platform , to follow the procedure.