There have been many changes to higher education over the last twenty years, and the most profound of these has been the way students are funded through their degree course. Prior to 1990, it was possible for students to get not only a free grant, but they would receive housing benefit as well, which helped pay for student accommodation.
It seems incredible now, doesn’t it? But that’s the way it was in the old days for everyone attending university. In addition to this, students were able to claim unemployment benefit during the long holidays away from college, but all of that changed in 1990. Grants were frozen, and the Student Loan introduced, which was the first step in students paying for their tertiary education, housing benefit was withdrawn, and signing on at the dole was cancelled.
From this point on, going to university was going to be more expensive than ever before, which is why it is important to choose the right student accommodation at the right price. It doesn’t matter if you are looking for accommodation for students in Newcastle or student accommodation in Liverpool, you will want to find the houses for students which suit you and fit in with your budget.
You will be living in a student property for three or four years, so when you are looking for student homes, make sure it’s right in every way, including financially. Student property in London may be more expensive than, for example student homes in Middlesbrough, so your choice of university will also be a factor to consider.
