APL/ALS housing aid for non-EU international students (conditions since 1 July 2026)
APL / ALS pour étudiants étrangers hors UE
Paid by Caisse d'allocations familiales (CAF) / MSA · 🇫🇷 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 5 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.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Vous pouvez bénéficier de l'APL même si vous êtes étranger à conditions d’avoir un titre de séjour en cours de validité.
https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F12006
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.service-public.gouv.fr
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