Hello

I would like to ask if anyone has already taken CAF housing allowance? Or can anyone tell more about it?
Is it difficult to get it?
Can I apply for it if I'm going to study in France only for one semester (4months)?

Thank you in advance

Hi!
Yes, I got the CAF when I was in France. It's really not that difficult. You need to go to your local CAF office, also called Allocations Familiales, with your university papers proving you're a student, a proof of address in France, and your passport. Check here for more details www.caf.fr/wps/portal/ On the site you can type in your French postcode and it will tell you about the CAF office in your area.
Also it should not be a problem to only claim it for 4 months, because thats what I did! The only thing I will say is that it takes a while for them to process your claim, so get the ball rolling as soon as you can.
Hope that helps,
Nick

Thank you a lot for the information. It was really helpful. CAF seems to be a really useful thing:))I'll definitely use your advise.

HI guys ,
I´m in the same situation, I´m going for a semester to France, and I want to apply for the CAF housing allowance. Any advice you can give me with the application?

Thanks a lot!!

Hi Ana! Yes, check out Nick's post above for more information about applying to the CAF and this article: www.thirdyearabroad.com/accommodation/it...commodation-in-paris will also be really useful, no matter where in France you will be.

Hope that helps!

Lizzie

Hi All,
I have a query on the CAF benefit in France.
I am coming to France for my Exchange programme to ESCP Europe on a long stay visa for a period of 3.5 months (sep 3 to Dec 18) and am sharing a studio with my friend for 450Euros each.
Please let me know whether I will be eligible for CAF with this period of stay (although Nick has answered it above, I am asking again to be sure if things havent yet changed Please bear with me).
Also, please let me know what are all the formalities I have to go through. I have been reading all over the net and am pretty confused by now!

Any info on my questions is highly appreciated and whould help me alleviate my concerns greatly as I am very concerned about my expenses.

Thanks.
Vishal