Help and advice
Housing and home
Paying your accommodation fees
If you are struggling to pay your halls fees, contact residences@falmouth.ac.uk or find out what help is available from the Success for All Fund.
Housing advice
Being at Uni may involve moving into new accommodation, which can be expensive, and bring problems you’ve not had to face before. Whether you’re living in halls or renting in the private sector, alone or with friends, the Students’ Union Advice Team can help. See the SU website for factsheets and checklists and how to book a free advice appointment.
Rent guarantor service - Housing Hand
We’ve partnered with a rent guarantor provider called Housing Hand to support UK based students whose parents can’t act as guarantors for renting a private house (eg international or estranged students or those who have experience of being in care). A guarantor is a person who agrees to pay your rent or damages if you cannot make payment.
Housing Hand can act as a UK guarantor for a special discounted fee for any student who needs it - this fee is calculated according to your rent amount. Visit the dedicated University link on the Housing Hand website. to make sure you receive your discounted rate.
We have funding for 30 students who meet our definition of care experienced or estranged, to cover your guarantor fees via Housing Hand. If this applies to you, please contact the Exeter Cares Team exeter-cares@exeter.ac.uk and they will send you a separate link.
Household bills
If you're living off campus, you may be able to save some money on household bills by cutting down on what you use or switching suppliers. (Check with your landlord before switching any suppliers to the house.)
If you're in a house-share or flat-share, it's best to agree with all your housemates from the start on your energy use - how much you will use the heating, lighting, electricity etc - and how you'll work out the bills. Get together early on and agree a way that works for everyone in the household, to avoid issues later.
How to save money on household bills
How to get help if you're struggling with your energy bills
Apply for your Council Tax discount
Whether or not you have to pay Council Tax depends on who else lives in your household. Full time students are exempt from Council Tax but you have to apply to your Council. Check with your landlord or agent whether this has already been arranged or apply to the council where you live.