Care experienced and estranged students
All students should be able to learn and enjoy student life, whatever their personal identity or circumstances.
We know that coming to university without the support of a family can be challenging. We work closely with Student Support Services to ensure that students have access to additional help, support or guidance if they need it.
NTU can provide students with accommodation for the entirety of their studies, including during summer vacation.
Get in touch with us if:
- you think you need any additional support, or
- you want to let us know that you're care experienced, estranged, or at risk of becoming estranged.
We have a dedicated member of staff who will be happy to guide you through the process. Find out more about our dedicated support for care-experienced and estranged students.
Help with providing a guarantor
To help students find a guarantor, we’ve partnered with Housing Hand, which is a third-party guarantor company.
If you choose to live in private accommodation, you may be asked to provide a UK guarantor. This is someone who agrees to pay your rent if you fall behind. Sometimes, it's not possible to complete a booking for accommodation without providing a guarantor.
We understand that not everyone is able to provide a guarantor. NTU has partnered with Housing Hand, who can act as your guarantor instead. You can apply to Housing Hand as a care leaver or estranged student at NTU.
Please note that if you follow this link, the application will be slightly different. You won’t be asked to provide a co-signature, as NTU will provide that for you. You’ll also receive a discounted rate.
NTU and UPP accommodation does not require a guarantor.