A limited number of places are available in the Max Schmitt Residence on campus for:
In most instances, student residences or landlords will ask you to provide a guarantor for your rent in France. A guarantor is legally responsible should you default on your rent. He or she brings financial security to reassure your landlord: with a guarantor at your side, the landlord trusts your ability to fully pay your rent in due time.
The residence's welcoming office and landlords will hand over room keys if - and only if - you have provided proof of accommodation insurance. A housing insurance certificate is therefore compulsory. Centrale Nantes has an ongoing close relationship with BNP Paribas bank. They can provide you with housing insurance at a preferential rate, provided you open an account with them. They will send you the insurance certificate before your arrival in Nantes.
Financial support from the CAF French and international students are eligible to receive financial support (known as APL in French) from the CAF (Caisses d'Allocations Familiales). The CAF is a French government organism that covers part of the monthly cost of rent paid for student accommodation – the allocated amount depends on the type of accommodation and on your income. Applications are made online and can only be submitted once you have your keys and rent contract. Follow the CAF procedure in English (last updated for 2018) according to your situation below:
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