It's easy for any student to find accommodation in Saint-Étienne, whether they're looking for peace and quiet, shared accommodation, proximity to school or a dynamic city center. And the prices charged are particularly attractive, making Saint-Étienne an easy city to live in for its 180,000 inhabitants.
Visale, help with your rental contract
To help you if you don’t have a guarantor, Visale assistance will play this role. If you don’t have a guarantor, or if you don’t provide the necessary financial guarantees, this free deposit will reassure your future landlord.
Please note that the Visale application must be made before the lease is signed for it to be effective.
As a reminder, as soon as you sign your lease, it’s advisable to get started on your domestic contracts as soon as possible, to ensure that everything works as quickly as possible and to avoid power cuts: opening your energy and water contracts and transferring or subscribing to your internet contract. Visit touslesforfaits.fr for help with moving internet box.
Exceptional CROUS grants
To provide students with the best possible support, the Crous has set up a series of personalized and exceptional assistance packages, which you can find in detail at https://www.etudiant.gouv.fr/fr/aides-specifiques-1306.
These aids can be combined to cover a number of expenses, such as transport, accommodation or your driving test, which you can study for free and take on your own, or with books available in the library.
At the time of your request
Under no circumstances will you be asked to provide your credit card details. Following a number of scams on this subject, please be careful to provide only your bank details for the payment of these subsidies.
Public residences
In Saint-Etienne, the Center Régional des Oeuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CROUS) manages several university residences and restaurants:
Private residences
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The Vernay residence
- Résidence Le Littré
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Studélites
- Les Estudines
- Carrétude
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Logifac
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Neoresid
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Facotel
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Studapart
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Student residences
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Loc Service
- Roomlala
- La Fabrik
You can also consult “Leboncoin” for your rental searches. rental or apartment-sharing.
Training assistance
The employment agency can give you access to certain training aids such as the following:
Actions de Formation Conventionnées (AFC), Actions de Formation Préalables au Recrutement (AFPR or POEI), Actions de Formation dans le cadre du CSP (Contrat de sécurisation professionnelle). Consult the various dpc kine training courses or other specializations for which you would like information.
Mutuelles Étudiantes :
Student mutual insurance companies play a key role in supplementing the reimbursements provided by the French Assurance Maladie system, offering health protection tailored to the needs of students. They cover all or part of unpaid medical expenses, such as consultations, medication and dental care. Specially designed for young people, these mutual insurance plans often offer attractive rates and flexible cover. Some even include specific services, such as teleconsultations or psychological support. What’s more, financial aid, such as the Complémentaire santé solidaire (CSS), is available to lighten their cost. Investing in a mutuelle étudiante means ensuring your well-being while anticipating unforeseen medical events, without putting a strain on your budget.
