Housing Hand Guarantor Scheme

Before you move into private accommodation, many landlords, private providers and letting agencies ask for a UK based guarantor. This is someone who will pay your rent if you fail to pay. If you cannot provide a UK based guarantor, you may be unable to secure your booking unless you can pay the full fees in advance. To avoid this, guarantor schemes are available, and the University of Nottingham has partnered with Housing Hand, who can act as your UK guarantor if you need one.

Housing Hand can cover the rent for the whole of your tenancy. Normally, they will require a co-signer to sign up with you, but for students who qualify for our Housing Hand guarantor support scheme, no co-signer will be required.

We have arranged to pay the associated application charges for students who qualify. Read more about the scheme and how you might qualify.

Who qualifies for support with Housing Hand fees?

If you are a student who:

• Has a UK home status for funding purposes
• Have been granted independent status by Student Finance due to your Care Leaver status or due to estrangement
• Is 18 years or older
• Is a returning undergraduate or postgraduate student who has already completed at least your first year of study at the University of Nottingham (First year or direct entrant students are not eligible*) Have a household income between £0-£35,000, as assessed by Student Finance.

You are welcome to make an application for support with your Housing Hand Guarantor fees. Please note you must not have any outstanding debts to the University, and be enrolled full time at the University for the duration of the guarantor agreement.

*First year students and direct entrants qualify for our guarantee of University accommodation for their first year, as part of this guarantee we are also able to assist with any providers within our portfolio who request a guarantor as part of their acceptance process. Contact us for further information.