Manuel Ravier, student housing expert · Published on September 11, 2026

Yes, the Mobili-Jeune scheme is aimed directly at individuals under the age of 30 who hold an apprenticeship or professionalization contract. It subsidizes between €10 and €100 of monthly rent, provided the recipient's gross pay is equal to or less than the minimum wage in the private non-agricultural sector.

Key takeaways

• Eligible statuses: private-sector apprenticeship and professionalization contracts (source: Action Logement, 2026).
• Maximum monthly pay threshold: 100% of the minimum wage (source: Service-Public.fr, 2026).
• 78% of work-study trainees reduce their monthly expenses by combining this aid with APL housing benefits (source: MeilleursAgents.com, 2026).
• Out of 2,850 applications analyzed by partner residences in 2026, 94% of private-sector apprentices received approval for coverage within 10 days (internal data from ResidenceEtudiante.fr, recorded August 15, 2026).
• These figures set the scene: the scheme is accessible, provided you know the right boxes to tick. Here are the details of those conditions.

Who is writing this?

This guide was written by the social engineering and support team at ResidenceEtudiante.fr. This partner network helps young people under 30 in vocational training find their future homes every year.

What are the eligibility criteria for work-study trainees and apprentices?

To qualify, three specific criteria must be met: being under 30 years old, holding an apprenticeship or professionalization contract in the private non-agricultural sector, and earning a gross monthly wage equal to or less than the minimum wage at the time of application. Action Logement has been managing this scheme for several years, funded by a mandatory contribution paid by the relevant companies. The funds raised are used to provide financial assistance to young working people struggling to cover their fixed expenses. The underlying principle is simple: to reduce the burden of housing costs on the often modest incomes earned at the start of one's career.

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