FSDIE/FDSEE — University Student Solidarity and Emergency Aid Fund
One-time grants of €100 to €1,500 — managed by each university using CVEC funds
The FSDIE (Fonds de Solidarite et de Developpement des Initiatives Etudiantes) and FDSEE (Fonds de Developpement et de Solidarite pour les Etudiants en situation d'Echec) are university-level funds that can provide financial support to students in difficulty.
Key characteristics
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Managed by | Each university independently |
| Funded by | Portion of CVEC contributions |
| Amount | €100 to €1,500 (one-time) |
| Application via | Student affairs service (service de la vie etudiante) |
| Processing time | Generally 1 to 3 weeks |
| Eligibility | All enrolled students, no nationality requirement |
How to apply
- Contact the student affairs service (service de la vie etudiante, service social, or bureau des etudiants) at your university
- Request an appointment with the FSDIE coordinator or student social worker
- Prepare: student card, RIB, documents explaining your situation
- Submit the application form specific to your university
- Decision within 1 to 3 weeks — payment by bank transfer
FSDIE vs FNAU comparison
| Element | FSDIE | FNAU |
|---|---|---|
| Managed by | Each university | CROUS |
| Maximum amount | €1,500 | €5,000 |
| Processing time | 1-3 weeks | 5-10 days |
| Funded by | CVEC contributions | National education budget |
| Application via | University | CROUS social worker |
Best strategy: apply to both FSDIE and FNAU simultaneously — they are stackable and serve different but complementary purposes.
Official sources
- etudiant.gouv.fr — Student emergency aid
- Contact: student affairs service at your university