LETTERKENNY’S largest student body has highlighted the accommodation shortage by appealing to local homes to “open their doors”
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) issued its appeal because accommodation remains “limited” and “continues to place significant pressure on students, particularly first-year students and those relocating” to the town.
The university is “encouraging individuals, couples, and families with an available bedroom to consider hosting a student”.
Under the national rent-a-room relief scheme, homeowners can potentially generate up to €14,000 a year, tax-free.
The Donegal News recently reported that, with the new academic term due to begin next, rooms are already limited, prompting the university to issue appeals on social media.
ATU president Dr Orla Flynn has now issued fresh appeals and said: “By offering a spare room, homeowners can play a direct role in supporting a student’s education.
“It is more than simply providing a roof over someone’s head- it can offer reassurance and stability to a student as they settle into university life.”
Students are looking for uni accommodation. Photo credit ATU (1)
The university pointed out that hosts are not expected to provide transport or meals.
An ATU spokesperson said: “ATU is inviting interested homeowners to advertise available accommodation through the university’s accommodation service or to contact the Students’ Union for further information and guidance.”
For more information on how to take part in the Rent-a-Room scheme with ATU, visit the atu.ie/accommodation website.
ATU highlights rent-a-room scheme.