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title: What is CROUS and how does it help students?
description: Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires (CROUS) is a public organization that supports student life in France, particularly through affordable housing and dining services. Scholarship holders are given priority access to CROUS accommodation.
url: "https://www.collegeaccessprogram.in/faq/what-is-crous-and-how-does-it-help-students/"
updated: "2026-01-12"
category: Application Essentials
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# What is CROUS and how does it help students?

Centre régional des œuvres universitaires et scolaires (CROUS) is a public organization that supports student life in France, particularly through affordable housing and dining services. Scholarship holders are given priority access to CROUS accommodation.