CAF (Caisses d'Allocations Familiales), It’s a sum of money that is allocated to students by the French government to help pay for student accommodation – the amount being dependent on the type of accommodation and your income. 

You should be able to receive CAF living in any type of accommodation (e.g. a house share, student halls or a private residence) as long as you are the contracted tenant. And France is the only country in Europe to offer this benefit. http://www.caf.fr

If you intend to apply for student housing assistance, make sure meet the following conditions. You must:

  • Be in possession of your lodgings and can provide your address and the amount of your rent.
  • Be enrolled in the mandatory student health insurance plan.
  • Have a bank account in France, as housing assistance is deposited directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts.


Documents needed for the CAF

  • CAF forms                    
  • Passport
  • Residence Contract
  • Bank account
  • Student Card
  • Séjour Card