Rent Guarantor Scheme

One of the barriers to renting accommodation can sometimes be getting a guarantor for your lease. The University offers an Accommodation Guarantor Scheme for students where a UK guarantor is not available (for example overseas students, care leavers, asylum seekers and estranged students).

Emergency accommodation

If you are homeless, or at risk of being so, please seek advice as soon as possible. Read the Homeless Guidance from Edinburgh City Council.

Please speak with our Wellbeing Team, Advice Hub, or Accommodation Team who can offer help, advice and support.

If you are struggling financially you may be eligible to apply for support through the Hardship fund. If you require guidance on applying to the hardship fund, or on what other support may be available to you can contact The Advice Hub advice.hub@hw.ac.uk or visit them in person at the Edinburgh Campus.

Please see additional information and resources below:

Shelter Scotland
Edinburgh City Council
The Rock Trust
Streetwork at Simon Community Scotland

UK campuses

Tuition fees

Financial support

Managing your money