Question 28877 — higher education

Summary

Mr. Jean-Philippe Nilor questions the Minister of Higher Education, Research and Innovation on the fate of students, particularly those from overseas. During his speech on April 13, 2020, the President of the Republic announced that “the most precarious students sometimes living far from their families, particularly when they come from overseas, will also be helped”. This announcement can only be welcomed favorably! However, it is becoming urgent to specify its form and outlines in order to provide greater readability for students. The prolonged confinement of one month will undoubtedly generate more anxiety and anguish linked to distance and loneliness but also additional expenses, mainly due to the closure of university restaurants. The Government was committed to ensuring that the contribution of life student and campus (CVEC) can as quickly as possible finance basic necessity vouchers for students who need them the most, particularly those in university residences. However, not only have these provisions not been implemented to date in all universities, but above all they will not be enough to cover all needs, even if solidarity chains are organized. gradually via associations, the digital mutual aid platform Outremerssolidaires.gouv.fr or the dedicated toll-free number. In his speech, the President of the Republic affirms that he does not want to increase inequalities between students. This same principle must apply for students; overseas students being in fact penalized. The MP supports the proposal of the overseas delegation of the National Assembly to implement creation of a one-stop shop to support overseas students confined in France. Like the GDR group, it also recommends the extension of the payment of scholarships based on social criteria from 10 to 12 months and the elimination of CROUS rents. Regarding student tenants of private housing, forced to stay in France, he recommends that the State cover all or part of the rent, particularly for those whose parents are suffering from a drop in income during these times of crisis. He asks him to clarify as quickly as possible the Government's position on these concrete measures intended to better support students.

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