Student Housing Allowance 2025: How to Qualify?
Aide Personnalisée au Logement (APL) is a housing allowance provided by the Caisse d’Allocations Familiales (CAF) to help tenants pay their rent. French and European students can benefit from this aid under certain conditions. Discover how to apply for APL in 2025 and maximize your chances of receiving this valuable support.
Who Can Benefit from APL?
To be eligible for APL in 2025, a student must meet several conditions:
- Nationality: Be a French national or a citizen of the European Union (EU) legally residing in France;
- Housing: Live in an eligible accommodation, such as an apartment, a studio, a university residence, or shared housing, provided the lease is in their name;
- Occupancy Duration: Reside in the accommodation for at least 8 months per year as their primary residence;
- Relationship with the Landlord: The student must not be renting a property owned by their parents or grandparents.
Impact of APL on Family Benefits
If a student receives APL, their parents will no longer receive family allowances for them. However, they can still remain part of their parents’ tax household.
How to Apply for APL?
The APL application is done entirely online on the CAF website (www.caf.fr). Here are the steps to follow:
- Create a CAF account (if the student is not already a beneficiary).
- Fill out the online application form, providing personal information and housing details.
- Submit the required documents:
- Proof of identity (valid ID card or passport);
- Rental contract or proof of accommodation;
- Bank account details (Relevé d’Identité Bancaire – RIB) from a French bank account;
- Proof of income (tax notice or income statements from the past 12 months);
- Enrollment certificate for European students.
Special Cases
- Shared Accommodation (Colocation): Each roommate can receive APL if their name is on the lease and they declare their own income;
- Subletting: A subtenant may be eligible for APL under certain conditions, including the landlord’s approval.
Why Apply for APL?
APL is a valuable financial aid that can significantly reduce the cost of student housing. In 2025, with rising rents in major university cities, this assistance can help students better manage their budgets while continuing their studies under better conditions.
Conclusion
French and European students remain eligible for APL in 2025, provided they meet certain conditions. Preparing the application in advance and submitting it as soon as they move in increases the chances of receiving aid quickly. Visit the CAF website now to perform a simulation and check how much assistance you may be entitled to.
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