Financial Aid
Higher Education Grants Based on Social Criteria
These grants are awarded based on social criteria, mainly considering the student’s and their family’s income and expenses. For general conditions and procedures: visit the CROUS website >
To apply for a grant based on social criteria, you can receive help from the SAH (Service d'Accompagnement Handicap) for students with disabilities.
Compensation Benefit for Disabilities (PCH)
This benefit, created by Law No. 2005-102 of February 11, 2005, is granted under certain conditions and allows students with disabilities aged 18 and older to receive a monthly allowance. It is provided by the Departmental Houses for Disabilities (MPDH). This personalized aid is independent of parental income and is calculated based on the student's specific needs (human, technical, or animal assistance...).
To apply for disability benefits (AAH, PCH, ACTP, RQTH), contact the SAH service >
Financial Aid for a Study Abroad Program in Europe under Erasmus+
Outgoing students: Students with disabilities can receive additional financial support from the Erasmus+ France Education Formation agency. More information here: Erasmus+ France Education Formation >
Incoming students: The request must be submitted by your home institution, which will forward it to the relevant school at Grenoble INP - UGA to verify the feasibility of personalized support for your studies.
Housing
In Grenoble
University residences: A selection of adapted and accessible rooms is available through CROUS (Ouest, Amandine, Nocturnes de Fauré residences, etc.).
Campus Housing: Located within the Résidence des Taillées, the Prélude Campus Housing offers 20 spots for physically dependent students with disabilities. A staff of care assistants provides 24/7 nursing, meal assistance, and help with household tasks. These automated accommodations are designed for students whose physical disabilities require a specially adapted environment and support from a third party or light institutional assistance.
To apply, contact the social worker of the Disability Support Service at 04 76 82 84 70.
University Residences in Valence
The Dérodon residence is the only university residence offering an adapted and accessible room. Housing requests must be submitted via the student social file. To apply, contact the social worker of the Disability Support Service at 04 76 82 84 70.
Dining
- In Grenoble: most university restaurants and cafeterias are accessible on the university campus and the Minatec site.
- In Valence: the university restaurants are accessible, except for the Dérodon restaurant. See the map of CROUS restaurants >
Transport
On-demand transport services and shuttles in Grenoble and Valence
Grenoble Alpes Métropole and Valence-Romans transport networks, as well as higher education institutions, are particularly sensitive to the challenges faced by people with disabilities when using public transport. Buses are equipped with lowered platforms and guidance strips.
In Grenoble
The tramway network is 100% accessible, connecting the university campus with the city, the Health Campus, the SNCF train station, the bus station, and the Minatec site.
On-demand transport services: The Flexo+ PMR service is dedicated to people with reduced mobility who, due to their disability, cannot use the regular TAG network. Reservations and registration can be made by phone.
Visit the TAG website : Accessible network >
Shuttle Service
A specialized and free internal campus shuttle runs twice a day for students with disabilities living on the university campus, transporting them between residences and study locations. To use the service, contact the social worker of the Disability Support Service at 04 76 74 85 75.
In Valence
On-demand transport services: The Citéa TAD network is available for people with reduced mobility who cannot use the TAG network. Reservations and registration can be made by phone.
Taxi
If you cannot use public transportation (as certified by the commission for disability rights and autonomy), a taxi service can be provided for travel between your residence and study locations. The General Council covers transportation costs based on a round-trip per day between your home and study location. A file must be submitted.
Contact the social worker of the Disability Support Service at 04 76 74 85 75.
Train
The SNCF website allows you to book train tickets online, taking into account all disabilities (mobility, visual, hearing, etc.). Tickets are sent to your home free of charge.
More info: http://www.accessibilite.sncf.com/
Plane
The Air France Saphir service provides reservation and assistance for people with disabilities to facilitate travel.
Sports for All
Department of Humanities and Pedagogy
Well-supervised sports activities: Grenoble INP - UGA improves the integration, reception, and support of students with disabilities each year, enabling them to participate in as many sports activities as possible.
To achieve this, several principles and actions have been implemented:
- All available time slots accommodate both able-bodied students and students with disabilities for mixed activities.
- Supervision is enhanced for students with disabilities based on their needs, with STAPS APAS students providing adapted practice and support as part of their training internships.
- Activities can be done for graded or ungraded credit, in team or individual sports.
- For activities with multiple time slots, a meeting at the start of the year during the Sports Forum between the student and the activity supervisor helps determine the most suitable slot for an adapted reception.
Personalized Registration
Registration takes place at the Sports Forum at the Sport Handi'u stand and with the supervisors of the desired activities.