University of St Andrews Rent Guarantor Scheme
- Application period opens
- Wednesday 24 June 2026
- Entry
- 2026
The University Rent Guarantor Scheme is a pilot initiative designed to support eligible students who are unable to provide a suitable personal guarantor when renting private accommodation in Scotland.
The pilot is initially available to entrant international postgraduate taught applicants, as well as care-experienced or estranged students at any level of study.
The scheme is discretionary, and meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee acceptance.
Duration of award
The University will only guarantee a tenancy agreement for up to 12 months.
Additional criteria
Students applying to the rent guarantor scheme must agree to these terms and conditions:
Eligibility criteria
- Be fully enrolled at the university for the entire length of the tenancy
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be entering a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) with a registered landlord or letting agent in Scotland
- Does not owe any money to the university
- Be able to show they can afford their share of the rent
- Provide any financial evidence or other evidence the university requires
How to apply
You should apply to the University Rent Guarantor Scheme once you have taken the following steps:
- Submitted an application for a course at the University
- Identified a property where you intend to live
- Checked with your prospective landlord or letting agent that they are willing to accept the University as your rent guarantor
Please note that the University is unable to complete guarantor application forms or sign tenancy agreements directly. It is therefore your responsibility to confirm that the landlord or agent can accommodate this arrangement before applying.
Terms and conditions
If you have not already visited the page, please refer to the University Rent Guarantor Scheme - Information for applicants and students for information on the scheme.
Landlords and letting agents can access information relevant to them by referring to the University Rent Guarantor Scheme - Information for letting agents and landlords.
The Student Rent Guarantor Scheme Policy should also be read. This includes the terms and conditions.
When will I know the outcome?
Once you have submitted your application, the Scholarships Team will respond within three working days to request any further information or confirm whether a provisional guarantee can be offered.
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