To be well taken care of and not waste time or money, you have to take care to have everything marked out on the health side. We explain everything you need to do to have peace of mind in this second part of the guide for overseas students arriving in France, but also the help that exists in this area.
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Published on August 8, 2022 at 10:48 am,
updated on August 8, 2022 at 11:36 am
Health is an administrative file that we rarely want to worry about as long as everything is going well, but which proves to be essential in the event of a hard blow. Here are some tips for preparing for your change of social security, but also knowing the aid for students.
When you arrive from an overseas department or region (Guadeloupe, Guyana, Reunion, Martinique, Mayotte) to study in France, you remain attached to the general system. You will just have to indicate your new address to the health insurance fund of your new department.
If you arrive from Polynesia or Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, you will have to go to the CPAM of your place of residence with your social security number to be registered there. For students arriving from Wallis and Futuna, registration in the directory of students of foreign nationality is mandatory in order to benefit from the coverage of health costs during studies.
Finally, the Maison de la Nouvelle-Calédonie is responsible for registering its students with the social security funds.
► To find all the information on the coverage of health costs for students, it’s here.
Finding yourself far from loved ones and in a completely new territory can be very destabilizing, especially when the administrative specificities of the Overseas Territories add to the difficulties. If you need advice or information, you can contact the Overseas referent in your department or region.
► The complete list of Overseas referents
Loneliness can also be heavy, as can the pressure of studies. As a student, you have the right to apply to the university psychological assistance offices (BAPU). Psychotherapists, psychiatrists and psychologists provide consultations 100% covered by social security, but you will also find social and administrative assistance.
► The list of university psychological help offices
There are also telephone lines, often anonymous and free, to discuss in complete confidentiality but also to report any situation of danger (discrimination, violence, indebtedness, psychological distress, etc.):
There are many associations linked with the Overseas Territories in France. Whether it’s student groups or meetings around culture, it is not difficult to find a bit of your territory not far from your place of study. A real breath of fresh air when you are homesick, but also the opportunity to meet new people around common interests!
Some associations are also dedicated to mutual aid and can provide you with packed lunches, orientation advice or even school support.
► The #OutremerSolidaires directory to be found here.
The other sections of the guide for overseas students in France:
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