Higher Education Social-Criteria Grant (CROUS)
Bourse d'enseignement supérieur sur critères sociaux (CROUS)
Paid by État (ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur) via CROUS · 🇫🇷 France
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 6 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Pour l'année universitaire 2026-2027, les montants s'échelonnent entre 1 454 € et 6 335 € par an (jusqu'à 7 602 € en cas de maintien de la bourse l'été).
https://www.etudiant.gouv.fr/fr/bourse-sur-criteres-sociaux-quels-montants-2986
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.etudiant.gouv.fr
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