ATU appeals to households in Galway to rent rooms to students
This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
Atlantic Technological University is calling on households in the West to open their doors to students.
The university is launching a Rent-a-Room appeal across Galway, Sligo, Donegal and Mayo for the upcoming academic year.
Those who rent a room out can benefit from up to €14,000 per year, tax-free under the national Rent-a-Room scheme
Speaking to Galway Talks, Christina McGuinness Vice President of the Students' Union says the accommodation crisis is still a major stress for students.