The Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC) was introduced by the law of 8 March 2018 on student guidance and success. This measure, which was introduced six years ago, is now entering a phase of maturity. This tax has been used to fund various initiatives aimed at improving student life in higher education institutions and Crous (regional student services centres). For the 2023-2024 academic year, the total amount of CVEC collected from students reached €170 million. In six years, nearly €900 million (net of refunds) has been collected and redistributed. This investigation into the CVEC is the result of a request made on the citizen platform opened by the Court. It provides a broadly positive assessment of the first years of implementation of the CVEC, while highlighting the complexity of the scheme. As such, it proposes several ways to make it more effective: simplifying its management, increasing the direct benefits for students and ensuring transparency regarding the use of this tax.
