Here are nine key things you need to know about the CVEC and its importance for student life.
The Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) must be paid by all students enrolled in higher education in France. This includes students enrolled in universities, colleges, university institutes of technology (IUT), preparatory classes for colleges (CPGE), engineering schools, business schools, and other higher education institutions.
There are some exemptions provided by law, which may vary from academic year to year and from region to region. For example, students receiving grants from the French government or receiving specific grants, as well as students with disabilities, may be exempt from paying the CVEC. It is important for each student to check the exemption criteria in force when registering at the corresponding university or higher education institution.
Some students are not subject to the CVEC and have no obligation to apply or obtain a certificate to provide to their institution. This applies, for example, to students enrolling in a high school or in courses such as the BTS, the DMA, international exchange students in France (via Erasmus+ programs) or accounting courses.
The amount of the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) may vary from one academic year to another and from one region to another in France. It should be noted that generally the amount is fixed around 95 euros. However, the amount of the CVEC for the academic year 2023-2024 is set at €100 according to the [Étudiant Gouv] website. This is an annual amount to be paid, so the CVEC is due each year of enrollment in higher education.
It is important to note that this amount may be adjusted by the relevant authorities, and it is recommended that you check the precise amount with your higher education institution when registering.
Students who benefit from an exemption from the CVEC due to their particular situation (such as scholarship recipients) are not required to pay this contribution.
The funds raised through the CVEC are entirely donated to higher education institutions. They are used to finance support services and to improve the living conditions of students.
More specifically, the CVEC makes it possible to finance:
● Cultural, sports, social or health-related activities
● Prevention and health education systems (fight against alcoholism and addictions, promotion of well-being and healthy eating, etc.)
● Psychological support for students and the fight against precariousness
● Campus accessibility for students with disabilities
● Initiatives against discrimination and sexual or gender-based violence
The distribution of funds is managed by the institutions in consultation with the students, via their representatives. Each campus thus has the choice of services to be financed in priority with regard to the needs of its students.
The CVEC must be paid before starting your administrative registration process at an institution. This means that it is essential to take into account
of the registration deadline set by your institution, as it will require your CVEC certificate to finalize your registration.
In concrete terms, the CVEC is often paid:
● Between July and October for initial training registrations
● Before the start of training for continuing education or apprenticeship registrations
The payment deadline is set by each establishment. It is imperative to pay the CVEC on time in order to be able to finalize your registration.
If the student enrolls in several institutions during the same academic year, the CVEC is paid only once.
The Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) can be paid either online or in cash. Here are the detailed steps for each option:
Online payment :
Start by registering on the site [messervices.studiant.gouv.fr]
Cash payment at a post office :
Start by registering on the site messervices.studiant.gouv.fr.
Payment of the CVEC is mandatory to finalize registration at the higher institution. If the student does not pay the CVEC, the administrative registration cannot be validated.
In other words, a student who did not pay the CVEC:
● Will not be able to start studies or take courses and TP.
● Will not have access to university services such as the university restaurant, wifi, or libraries.
● Will not be able to pass his exams or validate his year.
● Will not be able to graduate at the end of the course.
In addition, in case of non-payment, the establishment may apply penalties of up to an additional 15 euros.
It is therefore important to pay the CVEC before enrolling and starting higher education. Payment is a condition of access to university services.
The CVEC is not refundable, except in two cases:
● If the student has paid the CVEC, but their enrollment fails or is refused by the institution.
● If the student has paid the CVEC in several institutions without knowing it (he only has to pay it once a year).
In these two situations, the student can contact the Crous on which he depends to request the reimbursement of his payment.
On the other hand, if the student abandons his studies during the year or fails his exam, the CVEC is not reimbursed. It is also not refundable if the student pays it by mistake when he is exempt from it.
It is therefore important to check if you have to pay the CVEC before paying it. Once paid, it is only refunded in the two specific cases mentioned above.
The CVEC certificate is valid for all higher education institutions, even if you have not indicated the city of the institution where you will finally enroll. You must provide this certificate to your institution when
of your registration. You do not have to do anything else concerning the CVEC.
For detailed and up-to-date information on the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC), you can consult the following sources:
The French government's site dedicated to higher education and student life can provide official information and updates on the CVEC. You can visit the website of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.
It's important to make sure the information you're looking at is up to date and from trusted sources. If you have specific doubts or questions, it is recommended that you contact the administration of your higher education institution directly.
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