Students and housing
Learn about the housing rights of students in different types of accommodation and what help is available to students with housing problems.
Course summary
This course covers the housing rights of students in different types of accommodation, the support available to students with housing issues, including homelessness assistance and help with benefits.
You'll learn how to advise students who need advice on their housing rights and options.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two 2.5 hour sessions
- CPD points: 5
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Monday 28 April 2025 – Tuesday 29 April 2025 | Two 2.5 hour sessions 2pm – 4:30pm | Webinar | £160+VAT | £140+VAT | Book |
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
the housing rights of student occupiers, including excluded occupiers, assured shorthold tenants and other tenancies
when students can claim universal credit, including housing costs
how local authorities can help if someone is homeless or threatened with homelessness
homelessness application tests, including priority need, and vulnerability
advice for students facing possession proceedings
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
understand basic security of tenure rules for students
understand when a student can claim universal credit or other benefits to maximise their income
understand when students are entitled to homelessness assistance
Who this training is for
You don't need any prior knowledge of housing or homelessness law for this course.
You might be a student adviser, support worker or student union officer who needs to deal with housing or homelessness problems.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
