Since May 4, all Crous (Centres Régionaux des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires), which manage university and school canteens in France, have offered a 1 euro meal to both scholarship and non-scholarship students. This initiative, supported by youth organizations, has sparked concerns about the financial strain on Crous and the French state, which funds a large part of their operations. Long lines are expected at university canteens, raising worries among staff about managing the increased demand. Attendance at university restaurants has risen by 21% in May and June, with a notable 14% increase in Paris and Bordeaux. Before May 4, only scholarship students were eligible for the 1 euro meal, while others paid 3.30 euros. The French government expanded the program to cover all nearly three million students in the public sector to satisfy youth unions and secure the backing of the Socialist Party. However, the cost of producing a single meal is 8 euros, meaning the public authority is charged 7 euros per meal. With 48 million meals served annually, the financial burden is considerable. To prepare for the influx of students, the Breton region received 450,000 euros to purchase equipment such as ovens and fridges, along with additional labor hours. At the national level, the state has allocated an extra 59 million euros. However, Crous staff unions argue that this amount is insufficient to cover the rising costs. A parliamentary report released in July raised concerns about a potential budget crisis, noting that the Crous network operates on a fragile financial model that heavily depends on state funding. Raymond Rivière, a Crous staff member and representative of the SGEN-CFDT union, expressed worries about the financial implications of the 1 euro meal. He mentioned that the union has filed a strike notice for September 1 and that an intersyndical protest against the policy is planned for September 22. The Cnous (National Council of University Catering) aims to remain reassuring, stating that they have allocated resources equivalent to 200 full-time positions and will closely monitor restaurant attendance during the school year. Jean-Marc Quemeneur, director of the Breton Crous branch, emphasized that all meals are compensated by the state and stressed the need for efficient organization. Raymond Rivière also expressed concerns that students might avoid buying other products, such as drinks and snacks, due to the low cost of the main meal. This worry is echoed in a report by deputy Charles Sitzenstuhl. The special rapporteur is also concerned that the policy might reduce the effectiveness of aid for the most vulnerable students if the canteens become overcrowded. With student living costs up by 35% under President Emmanuel Macron, according to the Unef (National Union of Students), there are fears that scholarship students may not get meals if there is no space or food. This could lead to tensions in lineups, and union representatives note that staff are not equipped to handle such situations.