Students have found that having to pay two quarter's rent January and then in April has been impossible before the summer term student loan. Make sure that you know when you are expected to pay the rent, who you should pay the rent to and whether by cheque or some other method. Financial difficulties - where to go for help . If you are in financial difficulties and cannot meet your housing costs, paying deposits, rent in advance or meeting rent payments go to see the Student Finance Office. The Student Finance Office administers the hardship fund for home students and may also be able to assist overseas students.
Help is available as loans and sometimes grants.
If your accommodation only has full-time students living there then you will all be exempt from Council Tax. If you share your accommodation with a non-student you may be expected to pay some of the Council Tax for that property. Always check before you sign a contract if there are non-students resident in the accommodation. Your Departmental Office will be able to give you a Council Tax Exemption Certificate confirming that you are a full-time student. If you receive a Council Tax demand over the year you will need to take or send your certificate to the Council Tax Office.