Direct paymentIn effectPublic aidNational
Grants for higher-education students
Means-tested grants paid to higher-education students. Amounts vary according to family income and the student's circumstances.
Measure originators
InitiatorGVT
Bruno Le Maire
Gouvernement
Impact on public finances
Costs 2.35 bn €/yrtotal cost of the scheme · 2025 estimate · State
A positive amount is revenue or savings for public finances; a negative amount is a cost or lost revenue.
Effective date
1 September 2022
Measure impact
Around 36% of higher-education students receive a means-tested grant. Around 700,000 students benefit, at an annual cost of around €3bn. Monthly amounts range from €91 to €667 depending on social criteria.
Sources
1 January 2024
Procedure timeline
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