Applications 2012/13

New students can apply for a room on campus for the 2012/13 academic year from 14th March 2012 via
http://www.aston.ac.uk/eaccom/login/start.do

Application Deadlines

Applicants for 2011/12 can still access the accommodation e.brochure and apply via the online booking system under 2011/12

Applicants for 2012/13 (e.brochure will be available in March). In order to meet the requirements to guarantee you a room on campus, you must complete the on-line accommodation booking form for 2012/13 (available 14th March 2012) and submit it by the deadline stated below:

Home and EU (Non-British) Undergraduates - Deadline 20th July 2012

International Undergraduates - Deadline 3rd August 2012

All New Postgraduates - Deadline 3rd August 2012

Clearing - Deadline 24th August 2012  (for further information regarding Clearing - see below)

If Aston University is your first choice University and you have FIRMLY accepted an Unconditional or a Conditional offer via UCAS AND submitted your accommodation application by the DEADLINE date shown, we guarantee to allocate accommodation on campus to you for the first year of your studies.

Click here to apply on line

If you miss the accommodation application deadline and on campus accommodation is not available, the Advice and Representation Centre in the Students’ Guild is able to provide advice on locating accommodation off campus. For off Campus accommodation options, try the www.astonstudentpad.co.uk

What is Clearing?

If, after A Level results day, you have not managed to secure a place at university, Clearing is your opportunity to do so. Every year over 30,000 people find a university place through Clearing.

We’ve given an overview of the Clearing process here, visit the UCAS Clearing website for full details. 

Am I eligible for Clearing?

You are eligible for Clearing if:

• You applied through UCAS, but have not received an offer of a place at University.
• You applied through UCAS, but declined all places offered to you.
• You didn’t apply through UCAS, or missed the application deadline, but would still like a University place starting in the current year. 
  
• More details on eligibility are available on the UCAS website – Clearing facts.

Accommodation Deposit

The deposit of £200.00 is payable at the time you accept an offer of accommodation via the online booking system

Current students

Applications for accommodation on campus must be submitted by 10 February 2012. International students are guaranteed a room on campus provided their on-line application form is submitted by the date above. All other current students (not guaranteed accommodation) will be allocated in accordance with the university’s allocation policy. Please be aware that the accommodation deposit for 2012/13 is £200.00

Exchange students

International and EU Exchange students attending Aston University for three terms are guaranteed a room on campus provided they apply by the deadline stated above for International and EU applicants. If you are not attending for three terms and we are unable to offer you a room on campus, the Advice and Representation Centre in the Students’ Guild is able to provide advice on locating accommodation off campus. For off Campus accommodation options, try the www.astonstudentpad.co.uk

Exchange students coming to Aston in January can apply for a room on campus (subject to availability) via
http://www.aston.ac.uk/eaccom/login/start.do and follow this up with an email to accom@aston.ac.uk stating your proposed
arrival date.

Accommodation Offers

Offers of accommodation will be sent to the email address you provide when completing your application form. You will not receive anything relating to accommodation via the postal system.

Before accepting an accommodation offer, it is essential that you read the "Conditions of Residence and Licence". Accepting the offer enters you into a legally binding contract that commits you to the "Conditions of Residence and Licence", which includes your obligation to pay accommodation fees for the FULL Licence period.

Students only receive one offer of accommodation (in accordance with the University's allocation policy). Please therefore be aware, if you reject the offer of accommodation made to you, we CANNOT guarantee to make an alternative offer.

Cancellation of Accommodation Acceptance

If you wish to cancel your accommodation offer after you have paid the deposit, you need to refer to the "Conditions of Residence and Licence" which explains the process and the charges incurred. In order to obtain the deposit refund please refer to the section below. 

Deposit Refund

Your deposit refund (in accordance with the terms set out in the "Conditions of Residence and Licence" ), can be claimed back via MAP.  You need to refer to the Student Finance Section and request Accommodation Deposits. Please complete your bank details and select whether you want the refund paid into a UK or Non-UK bank. Please be aware that the refund will only be made in full after your current Licence expires, if there are no charges levied against you and all of your residence fees have been paid. If you do not have a bank account and need the refund to be in a different format, then you need to visit The Hub in the main building and speak to a member of the Credit Control section.

Termly Accommodation fees

If you experience difficulties paying your accommodation fees by the due date you must contact Credit Control via creditcontrol@aston.ac.uk before the due date.