Episode 4: University Student's Renting: My dilemma
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Did you know you need to be a UK homeowner to act as guarantor for you child's rent outside of halls of residents? In Bristol you do! I never knew it was an issue until now. Low income families with bright children going to university be aware. Starting a degree is not the issue but continuing to the end can be the challenge. Links below for more research so you can be prepared or campaign for change.
Links for further reading:
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/oct/29/parents-who-wish-they-knew-more-about-university
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/jan/20/student-housing-what-you-need-to-know-as-a-guarantor
Bristol - https://my.housinghand.co.uk/register?code=bristolun
UCAS Hub for parents
https://www.ucas.com/discover
Podcast contact: parenttalkwithbev@gmail.com
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