2023-09-09 07:00:13
An upheaval for students
The APL is not just a simple financial aid, it is a pillar for many French people. Especially for students who leave home to study. At a time when rents continue to rise, this assistance was a breath of fresh air. But beware, a proposal of two deputies (Charles de Courson (LIOT) and Daniel Labaronne (LREM) might radically change the situation. The project aims to eliminate the APL for students who are still fiscally dependent on their parents. It’s a real earthquake for these young people who count every euro.
The Family Allowance Fund (CAF) does not joke with the eligibility conditions. From now on, to reach the APL, a narrower range of criteria must be met. The minimum size of housing, household resources, residence status, everything is scrutinized. And beware of anyone who does not respect these criteria. Just one wrong note and it’s the cancellation of the allowance. A real obstacle course, especially for those who are already in a precarious situation.
APL: In search of the right formula
Save money on the backs of the most vulnerable? This is what some MPs are proposing. Removing the APL for a category of beneficiaries would make significant savings, certainly. But be careful, this decision might trigger a storm of indignation, especially in times of inflation. Low-income households are already finding themselves out of breath. Cutting this aid potentially puts them in great difficulty.
This reform represents a real sword of Damocles for many French households. In an already tense economic context, it might be the final blow for some. So, will this reform come into force? And if so, what will be its real consequences? One thing is certain: it already raises many questions and well-founded concerns.
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