Business News University waives accommodation fees
Birmingham City University (BCU) will waive accommodation fees for all students unable to return to its managed halls due to the latest nationwide coronavirus restrictions. The university will not charge
rent for students unable to use rooms at its University Locks accommodation for the duration of the current period of lockdown. Students who have already
returned to their rooms or remained in the halls over Christmas will be given a discount of £50 per week to cover the period of restrictions. The changes are being
introduced for the initial period of lockdown announced by the government but will be extended to cover any extension to the current restrictions. The university is also in dialogue
with private accommodation partners about any support they are able to offer to students. Professor Philip Plowden, vice-
chancellor at BCU, said: “The latest government guidelines have placed limitations on how people are able to travel and how university study is carried out, which clearly is going to have an impact on our student community.
“Many students who live in our
University Locks accommodation during term time will be unable to return to the halls under the current restrictions, and we are committed to supporting them by ensuring they do not have to pay
for rooms that they are unable to use. We also understand that for those who have already returned to campus, or remained with us over the Christmas break, that their experience is going to be different and this is why we are also offering
a reduction in rent for all in this situation.” In line with the latest guidelines,
BCU has moved all teaching on line with a small number of exceptions for those on practical healthcare, teaching and social work courses.
University Locks: Rent free for lockdown
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