North

NI Direct is a comprehensive source of information for all student housing related issues: Student housing | nidirect. This includes advice on problems with rented student accommodation. 

Help funding your accommodation

If you are an ROI student studying in NI, you may be eligible for the Irish Government’s maintenance grant, which could help you with the cost of student accommodation. 

See also:

• Border People Third level education: financial assistance 

South

The youth information website Spunout provides a comprehensive overview of Irish student housing options, pitfalls and advice: How to find student accommodation – spunout.  

Help funding your accommodation

If you are an NI student studying in ROI, you may be eligible for a Student Finance NI maintenance grant or maintenance loan, or the Irish Government’s maintenance grant, any of which could help you with the cost of student accommodation. Please note, you will not be able to claim more than one of these forms of assistance.  

See also:

• Border People Third level education: financial assistance 

Page last updated March 2023

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