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Accomodation

If I book any accommodation before I find out if I've gotten into a uni, will I get the deposit back if I cancel it? The problem is, there are very few accommodation placed left in uni halls already and I still have to wait another month before I even get my last interview, so I'm scared that there will be no accommodation left by the time I get to book it..
Reply 1
Original post by StayCee089
If I book any accommodation before I find out if I've gotten into a uni, will I get the deposit back if I cancel it? The problem is, there are very few accommodation placed left in uni halls already and I still have to wait another month before I even get my last interview, so I'm scared that there will be no accommodation left by the time I get to book it..


If you're talking about Birmingham, I'm pretty sure they don't charge you for a deposit until you get your results, so don't worry about that! If I was you, I'd apply now, as they use a queue system, so the earlier you apply , the further up the queue you are.

If you don't know which ones to choose, just put 6 random ones, you can change your preferences any time up until may, and your place in the queue won't be effected :smile:

Hope this helped!


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Reply 2
Original post by StayCee089
If I book any accommodation before I find out if I've gotten into a uni, will I get the deposit back if I cancel it? The problem is, there are very few accommodation placed left in uni halls already and I still have to wait another month before I even get my last interview, so I'm scared that there will be no accommodation left by the time I get to book it..


That's not the way it works in uni accommodation. In some cases like Birmingham they do allocate in application order but as long as you apply by the deadline then your guaranteed a room somewhere.
Reply 3
So if I were to apply for some accommodation now would I have to pay right away?
Reply 4
Original post by StayCee089
So if I were to apply for some accommodation now would I have to pay right away?


No, not until your place at the uni is confirmed.... (After August).


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Reply 5
Deposit wise I mean?
Reply 6
Original post by StayCee089
Deposit wise I mean?


Yeah, you don't pay the deposit until your place is confirmed either... Just apply, you have nothing to worry about :smile:


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Reply 7
Thank you so much :3

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