The information below is subject to change due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation. This page will be updated accordingly as circumstances change.
Managed Partnerships
The payment options for Managed Partnership accommodation are different to those for University-Managed.
Guarantor
UK students need to give details of a guarantor for all Managed Partnership accommodation. This has to be a UK resident and is usually your parent or guardian.
Your guarantor is someone who promises to take care of your rent payments, or other costs, if you're unable to.
If you're an international student, you don't have to name a guarantor but your payment options might be more limited.
We have this system in place to protect us in the unlikely event that you don't keep up with your payments or cause any damage.
Your guarantor will be emailed a document to sign and return. Make sure you have the permission of your guarantor before you sign them up for this.
Payment options
All rent payments will be paid direct to your accommodation provider and not the University. Details of payment options available is detailed below for each Managed-Partnership scheme.
Payment Option A - for all students with a UK guarantor In four instalments paid by credit or debit card with the first payment in advance of your tenancy start date. A rental tariff showing a breakdown of payments is available.
Payment Option B - pay in full in advance to receive a 1.5% discount.
European or International Students
Payment Option B - pay in full in advance to receive a 1.5% discount.
Payment Option C - in three instalments paid by credit or debit card with the first payment in advance of your tenancy start date. Second and third instalment payment dates will be confirmed when completing your accommodation acceptance. A rental tariff showing a breakdown of payments is available.
All Students
You'll have to pay a £250 deposit when accepting your room offer using the Downing Students online system.
