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Étudiant: APL guide 2026

Un étudiant peut percevoir une aide au logement en son nom propre s'il loue un logement qui y ouvre droit et qu'il en fait la demande. L'arbitrage décisif ne porte pas sur le rattachement fiscal, comme on le lit souvent, mais sur les allocations familiales des parents, que votre demande peut réduire ou supprimer.

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Étudiant and housing aid

APL (Aide Personnalisée au Logement) is calculated using a formula that considers your rent (capped by zone), a charge allowance of 61 €/month, and your personal contribution based on your income. Since 2021, CAF uses contemporary income assessment: your income is reviewed quarterly.

APL rent ceilings 2026

Zone 1
337 €
single person
Zone 2
294 €
single person
Zone 3
275 €
single person

Charge allowance: 61 €/month. Ceilings rise with household size. See all ceilings

Source: https://www.caf.fr/professionnels/offres-et-services/accompagnement-des-allocataires/bareme-aides-au-logement.

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