Accommodation Fees

An Advance Rent Payment of £100.00 is payable within 3 days of receipt of the offer of accommodation and acceptance of the Occupation Contract.

• We ask that you pay the Advance Rent Payment through your Accommodation Account to secure your accommodation.
• The Advance Rent Payment will be deducted from the first payment of your Accommodation Fees.
• The Advance Rent Payment is non-refundable if you do not enter into the Contract or move in to the accommodation.
• Residents returning to accommodation for a subsequent year of study are not required to pay the Advance Rent Payment.

Payment Dates for Occupation Contracts of between 40 and 51 weeks:

Payment Dates for One Semester Occupation Contracts:

Payment Dates for Two Semester Occupation Contracts:

Invoices will be sent to the student via their University email account 7 days before the due date.

Please note the payment due date includes accommodation rent and any additional charges incurred.

1. Visit your University Intranet account
2. Press the Financial Transactions tab on the left
3. Tick the Accommodation checkbox
4. Enter the amount you wish to pay
5. Press the 'Make Payment Now' button
6. Follow the instructions to enter your Billing Address and complete the transaction using a credit or debit card

Accommodation fees will only be displayed 7 days prior to the due date. If you wish to pay upfront, you can manually type in the amount you wish to pay. This will then be credited to your account.

For Reservation Deposits only, payment can be made at the point of accepting the room offer via your Accommodation Account. 

Pay your Accommodation Fees using Swansea University's payments platform, powered by our partner Convera GlobalPay. 

This allows you, your family or sponsors to pay in the currency of your choice in a simple and secure way. 

1. Visit Convera
2. Choose the country you’re paying from.
3. Enter your payment amount within ‘Accommodation/Rent/Housing Costs’.
• A reminder of your fees will be sent 10-14 days prior to the due dates.
• If you wish to pay in full upfront, the total amount for the tenancy may be entered.
4. Press ‘Get a quote’ and choose your preferred payment method.
5. Enter student details and confirm who is making the payment.
6. Complete your payment transaction.
7. Track your payment status by email.

For Reservation Deposits only, payment can be made at the point of accepting the room offer via your Accommodation Account. 

It’s important you pay your rent on time to avoid your account going into arrears. The payment dates and amounts can be found in your Tenancy Agreement. If you experience financial problems or any trouble paying your accommodation fees, or:

• Have a query relating to your invoice
• Have not received your Student Loan
• Are experiencing genuine financial hardship

Advice and assistance is available from Money@CampusLife.

• Money@CampusLife run an advisor led service to students via telephone (+44 (0) 1792 606699), email and live chat.
• If you need more information on student funding, visit our information on fees and funding.