Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative Applications

September 2026 move-in

Applications for this session are now open!
Applications close at 17th May 2026 23:59.
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Last name

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I have applied to the co-op before Past applicants get a higher chance in the applications lottery, if you check this your status will be validated with our records by the applications team.

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1. Before continuing, please read over our privacy policy related to this form (https://nextcloud.eshc.coop/s/SPoHiQ7xYyTpSRp) and select ‘Yes’ if you consent. If you select ‘No’, your application will not be considered.

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2. Is there anything that you would like to be considered when we read your application? (eg. dyslexia, English is not your first language)

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3. The 3 questions below are included in the application form as these groups are under-represented within the co-op. Sharing your info is completely voluntary. All info provided will be treated as confidential and will only be accessed by authorized individuals. Data will not be shared outside of members responsible for the application process. If you choose to provide info and later change your mind, you can withdraw it at any time with no consequences. Just email membership@eshc.coop

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3.1 Are you a person of colour?

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3.2 Do you have a disability? We recognise that not all disabilities are visible, and are physical or mental impairments that affect day to day activities over a long term period. We will strive to meet accessibility needs, but we are in an old building and can't always guarantee this. Email membership@eshc.coop if you have any questions or concerns

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3.3 Do you consider yourself to have a low-income background? If unsure, here is a link to a government definition, https://lordslibrary.parliament.uk/poverty-in-the-uk-government-policy/#heading-1 . We recognise that this is unfortunately UK-specific.

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4. Why are you interested in becoming a member of Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative? (Max 200 words).

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5. What skills or ideas do you think you could contribute to the Co-op? (Max 200 words).

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6. On our website (https://www.eshc.coop/about/working-groups/) you can find a list of our working groups, and roles that you can take within them – these are crucial in the upkeep of ESHC. Please have a look at these, and tell us below which roles you’d be interested in, and the skills that you would bring to them. (Max 250 words).

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7. ESHC has a Safer Spaces policy (https://www.eshc.coop/about/safer-spaces-policy/) which exists to both protect members and make our expectations of members’ behaviour towards one another clear. Please read it on our website, and tell us in your own words why it is called a 'Safer Spaces' policy. (Max 200 words).

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8. Our community, as explained in the Safer Spaces Policy and co-op principles, finds it important to fight for a world free from oppression towards social justice. This means fighting against any oppressive systems that may exist or emerge, including but not limited to: • Ableism • Anti-Muslim racism • Antisemitism • Classism • Queerphobia • Patriarchy • Racism • Sexism • Transphobia • Xenophobia • Zionism • ... We realise there are broad ways to define and fully explain these systems of oppression and concepts above. We have linked some definitions and resources (here: https://nextcloud.eshc.coop/s/i8kK7BdxWxFwHYq) but we understand there are different understandings of these. We view the co-op as a place for learning; we know that not everyone will have encountered all of these terms before. As such, inexperience with these concepts does not make you less suitable to live at the co-op. Nonetheless, we believe it is essential to share a commitment to fighting oppression in all its forms and to actively contribute to building an inclusive, respectful community. Please comment on how you engage (or might engage) with fighting these systems of oppression (or any systems of oppressions) or if you find something particularly important that you want to reflect on. This could be things like personal experiences or books you've read.

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9. Have you been disqualified from being a company director under the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986? Please note this would disqualify you from membership of ESHC, as all members are also directors of the society.

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10. Please indicate how long you're currently thinking of staying in the coop for, even if you're unsure. This could be until next the intake (i.e. January), for a year, until the end of your course (and when this is) etc. This won't affect your application, but helps us in allocating you to a coop role.

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11. In a few words describe what your ideal flat would be like - preferences, vibes, social-ness, anything! (max 70 words).

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12. Please select if any of the following would be dealbreakers if offered a flat in ESHC.Hold Control/Command to select multiple

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13. Will you be bringing any pets with you? If yes, please provide a brief description.

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14. Using this dropbox (https://nextcloud.eshc.coop/s/F8HncAo5eX639Fc) you can upload any kind of file you want to express yourself, for ESHC members to see when deciding to offer you a space in their flat. This could be using our questionnaire template (https://nextcloud.eshc.coop/s/BWnrBKPmJKYSP8X) a PowerPoint, artwork, or anything else! Please note this will likely increase your chances of being approached by an ESHC flat. Please title all files with your name (e.g. Firstname_Lastname_powerpoint)

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15. If you move in to ESHC, you will be assigned an existing member as a buddy to answer any questions you have and make the onboarding process as easy as possible. Do you have any preferences (shared interests/characteristics, dealbreakers, etc) with regards to the person you matched with?

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16. Alongside the September 1st move-in date, we may have places for flats opening up throughout September. Are you able to move in during September, for rooms which may open up after September1st? Answering no will not affect your chances of getting a place on the 1st of September. You can email us anytime if circumstances change.

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