International students: The Visale guarantee is available to you even before you arrive in France. Check out the dedicated article from Campus France here.
Here is a list of all the assistance programs offered by Action Logement:
- Visale Rent Guarantee : No need for a parental guarantor!
100% free, simple, fast, and paperless, the Visale guarantee reassures landlords and makes it easier to move into your new home. More info and online application at www.visale.fr
- Grant of up to €100 per month for work-study students: reduce your rent.
- Financing for the security deposit: You must be a recipient of a government scholarship or a student who can provide proof of one or more successive fixed-term contracts or an internship agreement of at least 3 months within the last 6 months.
These forms of assistance can be combined, and applications are submitted directly online following a simple eligibility check.