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Transport

Transports en Ile de France - Imagine R card

Forfait imagine R

The imagine R pass is the most economical ticket for regular travelers. It offers savings of around 50% compared with the Navigo Annuel pass. And with the “Bons Plans” card, you’ll benefit from numerous advantages all year round at many imagine R partners. It’s valid all year round, and lets you travel as much as you like during the week on all modes of transport in the Île-de-France network: Transilien train, RER, metro, bus, streetcar and Noctilien (except Orlyval).

SNCF - Cheaper travel

If you’re under 27, you can subscribe to the SNCF 18-27 card, and benefit from guaranteed discounts on every journey. Looking for great travel deals all year round? Your Jeune 18-27 discount card allows you to take advantage of reduced fares on your TGV, TER and Intercités journeys. It costs €50 (1) for one year and entitles you to..:

a guaranteed 25% discount on all trains, by booking at any time, up to the last available seat
up to 60% off your bookable TGV and Intercités journeys, by anticipating your journey
50% discount on your TER and Intercités journeys without booking. This reduction applies to journeys starting in the blue period of the passenger calendar, if you can anticipate your journey.
discounts on last-minute tickets reserved for holders of the Jeune 18-27 card.

Good plan - TGVMAX subscription

Avec l’abonnement TGVmax, voyages illimités pour 79 € par mois !

I travel every day on all TGV and INTERCITÉS destinations with compulsory reservation
I travel in 2nd class, except during peak periods, and book 30 days before my train’s departure.
I book within the limit of available seats and cancel free of charge until my train departs.

Further information https://www.sncf-connect.com/app/catalogue/description/max-jeune

Administration

Health insurance

Health insurance for students

At the start of the 2018 academic year, health cover for the 2.5 million students will be simplified. The “Orientation and Success for Students” law of March 8 put an end to the student social security system.
Students will no longer have to register with the “Sécu” at the start of the 2018 academic year.
As of September 1, 2018, the annual contribution of €217 (2017 amount) is abolished.
As of September 1, 2018, students enrolling for the first time in a higher education institution will no longer change their health insurance scheme: they will remain registered (affiliated) as autonomously insured with their current scheme, generally that of their parents.
Foreign students coming to study in France for the first time must complete the formalities required to have their health insurance costs covered.

health. Information for foreign students

For more information on health insurance : click on News on health insurance for students

Mandatory certificates for non-Parcoursup courses

Vous êtes inscrit(e) sur Parcoursup : attestation de désinscription The attestation de désinscription must be downloaded by applicants who wish to register for a higher education course outside Parcoursup. It can be downloaded directly into your file, in the “Attestation” section.You are not registered on Parcoursup: attestation of non-registration The attestation of non-registration must be downloaded by applicants who wish to register for a higher education course outside Parcoursup.

CVEC - Student and Campus Life Contribution

A compulsory step for enrolling in higher education What is the CVEC? The CVEC is the Contribution to Student and Campus Life. The law provides that it is collected by the Crous. The CVEC contributes to improving living and study conditions and to boosting campus life. It is intended to:

provide social, health, cultural and sporting support for students
bolster prevention and health education initiatives aimed at them

Applying for a residence permit

If you hold a visa equivalent to a residence permit or a student residence permit and wish to continue studying in France, you must apply for the renewal of your right to stay. The renewal depends on several conditions (progress in your studies, resources, etc.). You will be asked to provide supporting documents. The card may be granted to you for one year or more than one year (multi-year card), depending on the degree you are preparing. It is payable.Right to a multi-year permit The multi-year card is valid for between 2 and 4 years. You can automatically benefit from it: after 1 year of presence in France (under a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS-TS) or student residence permit), if you are pre-registered or registered in a course leading to a degree at least equivalent to a master’s degree (list set by decree). Thus, if you have completed your bachelor’s degree in France and you are admitted to a master’s degree, you will receive a 2-year card. If you continue your studies at a major school, you will receive a renewal card covering the end of your training (until you obtain your engineering diploma, for example).

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