You are looking for a job: financial aid
Verified 30 April 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
If you are looking for a job, you can apply for some help. They vary depending on whether you have never worked before or are looking for a new job.
1st job
If you are looking for your first job, it is recommended to register at France Travail.
After your registration, you may be granted:
- If you are between 16 and 25 years old, you can obtain a one-time allocationOne-time benefit for young people looking for work in case of financial difficulties that hinder your efforts to find a job.
- Whatever your age, you can get a mobility aid. Help can be given if you are going to a job interview, if you have training far from where you live or if you are participating in a competition. This assistance covers all or part of your travel, meal and accommodation costs.
New job
The fact of register at France Travail allows you to ask the Return to Employment Assistance (RHE) allowance. This unemployment benefit is granted, under certain conditions.
One simulator allows you to estimate your entitlement to unemployment benefit:
Guide to benefit simulators and grants from France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)
In addition, you may be entitled to aid following under certain conditions :