Apply for Fedliving student accommodation
Learn about eligibility, costs, key dates and how to apply for student res.
Who can apply to live on res?
You must be enrolled or intending to enrol in a Federation course, or be a full-time student at another higher education institution, to apply. You'll find the full selection guidelines in the Fedliving residences admissions and allocation criteria (PDF 189 KB). Travelling to another campus for placement? You don't need to apply for student res – you can just go ahead and book short-term accommodation.
Contract options for 2027
Academic year: 21 February to 12 November
Semester 1: 21 February to 18 June
Semester 2: 16 July to 12 November
Medical students at Monash Gippsland: 29 January to 12 November
Summer accommodation: 12 November 2026 to 21 February 2027
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2027 applications will open on Friday 7 August. Get yours in early to secure your first preference.
Student accommodation fees
2027 weekly rate (includes GST)
Bella Guerin Hall: $252
Camp St Campus studio apartment: $322
Camp St Campus four-bedroom apartment: $287
Victoria Street Motel or Mansion: $259
Victoria Street Mansion (partnered accommodation): $329
All bills (utilities and internet) are included in the weekly rate.
2027 weekly rate (includes GST)
Halls (standard): $266
Halls (ensuite): $287
Halls (partnered accommodation): $329
All bills (utilities and internet) are included in the weekly rate.
2027 weekly rate (includes GST)
Halls of Residence (standard): $224
Halls of Residence (ensuite): $252
South Residence: $217
North Residence (standard): $217
North Residence (ensuite): $252
For partnered accommodation rates, contact fedliving@federation.edu.au.
All bills (utilities and internet) are included in the weekly rate.
Application fee: $30 (non-refundable)
Acceptance fee: $550
Linen and crockery pack: $100
Late payment: $55
Early arrival / late departure (per night): $45
After-hours lockout: $40
Replacement swipe card: $45
Parking permit (Mt Helen): $150
Parking permit (Camp St): $175
Parking permit (Berwick): $150
Payments
If you don't pay your fees by the due date, you may be sent an overdue notice and charged a late fee. We may also withhold assessment results, testamurs and academic transcripts, cancel your enrolment, and exclude you from course completion or graduation. (See Section 52 of the Federation University Australia Statute 2021 for details.)
Fedliving application FAQs
Applications open every August for the following year. It’s best to apply early so you don’t miss out.
Yes. You can list your preferences in your application and you’ll be offered the highest option that’s available.
Use an email you check often and won’t lose access to because Fedliving will send you important updates.
We'll send you an offer via email after we receive and process your application.
We accept students from other universities, as long as they’re studying full‑time. Download the Fedliving residences admissions and allocation criteria (PDF 188 KB) if you'd like more info.
Yes – just fill out the expression of interest form.
You must accept your offer via the Fedliving Portal by the deadline listed in the offer email. Use the username and password from your application, and make sure you pay the acceptance fee.
If you've changed your mind about living on res, please email fedliving@federation.edu.au so we can cancel your application.
We'll probably try to contact you, but if we can't get in touch, your offer might be cancelled and you may need to reapply.
No, deferrals aren’t available. If your study plans change, let us know and reapply when you're ready.