FAQ

1. What are the dates for submitting the application?

Applications may be submitted from 12:00 noon on 15 September 2025 until 12:00 noon on 31 October 2025, exclusively online via the student’s reserved area on the website www.laziodisco.it.

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2. How do I access the reserved area to fill in the application form?

For students residing in Italy, access is only possible via SPID or CIE (Electronic Identity Card). Underage students residing in Italy can only access via CIE.

Students who are not resident in Italy can access the system using their DiSCo credentials, if they already have them.
If they do not yet have DiSCo credentials, they must undergo visual identification at an affiliated CAF (tax assistance centre).

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3. Who can apply for the housing allowance?

The following may apply:

University students residing and/or domiciled in Lazio:

• enrolled at one of the universities with registered offices in Lazio by 31/12/2025 for the academic year 2025/2026 in bachelor’s degree programmes, master’s degree programmes, single-cycle master’s degree programmes (with some exceptions), doctoral programmes without scholarships, specialisation schools without scholarships, AFAM programmes;
• undergraduates in the academic year 2024/2025 who have already been awarded accommodation;
• with university ISEE or ISEEUP ≤ €30,000 for the year 2023;
• con contratto di locazione registrato all’Agenzia delle Entrate intestato allo studente o con subentro valido.

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4. Sono ammessi studenti iscritti a università telematiche?

No. Students enrolled in online universities (as per the MUR list) are not eligible. For other universities offering online courses, attendance in person is required for at least 51% of activities.

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5. Can students who are behind in their studies participate?

Students who are behind in their studies from the third year onwards are excluded.

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6. I am eligible but have not been awarded DiSCo accommodation. Can I apply for the accommodation grant?

Yes. The contribution is also intended for:

• winners who have not taken possession of their accommodation;
• suitable non-winners.

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7. What is the amount of the housing allowance?

It depends on the municipality where the property is located:

Area	Monthly amount	Maximum duration from October 2025 to July 2026	Maximum total
Rome Capital	€ 350	10 months	€ 3.500
Small municipalities (<5,000 inhabitants)	€ 250	10 months	€ 2.500
Other municipalities in Lazio	€ 200	10 months	€ 2.000

For undergraduates, the amount is paid for a maximum of 6 months.

For lease agreements with start and/or end dates that do not coincide with the first and last day of the reference month, respectively, the contribution amount will be recalculated.

The refund obtained may not exceed the amounts paid by the student, as evidenced by the data contained in the contract registration and certified by valid tax receipts relating to the payment of the fee.

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8. What are small municipalities?

The small municipalities are identified in the list attached to the call for applications.

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9. Can I combine this grant with other grants or subsidies?

The grant is compatible with other benefits/allowances already being received, with the exception of those already granted by public or private institutions for the same purpose (for example, this grant is not compatible with INPS grants) and those provided by DiSCo for the academic year 2025/2026 specifically related to housing.

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10. What is the purpose of Phase I?

In the first phase, you can fill in and submit your application form and attachments (all in a single PDF file) from 12:00 noon on 15/09/2025 to 12:00 noon on 31/10/2025.

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11. What is the purpose of phase II?

Only students who successfully complete the first phase are admitted to the second phase.

From 12:00 on 16/01/2026 to 12:00 on 31/01/2026, access is permitted to make any necessary changes, additions or corrections to the information provided in the first phase, using the ‘Enter change/addition to application data’ function.

The second phase serves as a general preliminary investigation.

Activating the ‘Enter change/addition’ and ‘Unlock’ functions cancels the request even in cases where no changes are made.

Therefore, after activating the above functions, whether or not changes have been made, students must resubmit their application and attachments no later than the deadline of 31/01/2026 at 12:00 noon.

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12. Can I edit my application after submitting it?

Yes, you can use the ‘Unlock – enter variation/integration’ function.

Please note that activating the ‘Insert change/addition’ and ‘unlock’ functions cancels the application even if no changes are made. After activating these functions, whether or not changes have been made, the student must resubmit the application and attachments within the deadlines set out in the Call for Applications.

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13. I am an international student who does not reside in Italy: what do I need to do for the ISEE?

If you are not a resident in Italy, you must sign up for ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF (tax assistance centre) by 31/12/2025.

The documentation relating to the ISEEUP calculation does not need to be attached to the application. DiSCo acquires the ISEEUP values independently and exclusively from affiliated CAFs (tax assistance centres) via computerised systems.

Students who have not signed up for ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF within the above deadlines are excluded from the benefits.

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14. Am I an Italian student residing abroad who is not registered with AIRE?

If you are Italian, resident abroad and not registered with AIRE, you must sign up for ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF by 31/12/2025.

The documentation relating to the ISEEUP calculation does not need to be attached to the application. DiSCo acquires the ISEEUP values independently and exclusively from affiliated CAFs (tax assistance centres) via computerised systems.

Students who have not signed up for ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF within the above deadlines are excluded from the benefits.

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15. Where can I find the list of CAFs affiliated with ISEEUP?

You can find the list on the official website www.laziodisco.it, in the section dedicated to affiliated CAFs.

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16. I am an international student residing in Italy: what do I need to do for the ISEE?

You are required to register on the INPS portal or through a CAF (tax assistance centre) for the ISEE, which must be of the university type, no later than 31/12/2025, under penalty of exclusion.

In the event of multiple subscriptions, DiSCo will only accept the last valid one in chronological order.

DiSCo acquires ISEE/ISPE values independently by querying the INPS database. Therefore, the application form does not require the entry of the relevant data, nor is it necessary to submit documentation relating to the ISEE calculation.

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17. I am an international student residing in Italy who does not meet the requirements for independent students whose family resides abroad: what should I do about the ISEE?

You are required to sign the ISEE, which must be of the university type, and to sign the ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF (tax assistance centre) by 31/12/2025, under penalty of exclusion from the benefit.

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18. I am a student residing in Italy: what do I need to do for the ISEE?

You are required to register on the INPS portal or through a CAF (tax assistance centre) for the ISEE, which must be of the university type, no later than 31/12/2025, under penalty of exclusion.

In the event of multiple subscriptions, DiSCo will only accept the last valid one in chronological order.

DiSCo acquires ISEE/ISPE values independently by querying the INPS database. Therefore, the application form does not require the entry of the relevant data, nor is it necessary to submit documentation relating to the ISEE calculation.

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19. Who is considered an independent student?

To be considered an independent student, both conditions must be met:

• residence in a place other than that of the family of origin for at least two years prior to the date of application and in accommodation not owned by a member of the family;
• income from employment or similar sources declared for tax purposes for at least two years, not less than €9,000.00 per annum.

If these requirements are not met, the student is required to supplement their income with that of their family of origin by 31 December 2025, under penalty of exclusion from the benefit.

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20. What documents do I need to attach to the application?

• Receipt of the contract, made out to the applicant, registered no later than 31/10/2025, issued by the Revenue Agency;
• Any acts of succession or extensions registered with the Revenue Agency.

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21. What requirements must the lease agreement meet?

• It must be registered with the Revenue Agency by 31/10/2025;
• It must be in the student’s name or with a registered deed of succession;
• It must refer to properties in the municipality or province where the course is mainly held, as classified in Article 5, point 1.2 of the Call for Applications.
• Minimum duration: 6 months as per Art. 5 of the Call for Applications (or less only for undergraduates).

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22. What happens if the contract ends before 31 July 2026?

Extensions and/or new contracts may be submitted:

• For contracts expiring on or before 31/01/2026, new contracts and/or related extensions must be entered in the reserved area using the ‘Enter change/addition to application data’ function, no later than 12:00 noon on 31/01/2026, as per Art. 6 of the Phase II Call for Applications. No other method of transmission of this documentation will be accepted. Please note that activating the “Enter change/addition” and “unlock” functions cancels the application even if no changes are made. After activating these functions, whether or not changes have been made, students must resubmit their application and attachments by the deadline of 31/01/2026 at 12:00 noon.
• For contracts expiring after 31/01/2026, the documentation must be sent via ticket in the “Housing contributions” section by 31/07/2026.

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23. I am an international student. How do I submit my residence permit?

Students from countries outside the European Union must upload a valid residence permit valid until 31/10/2025 in the ‘My Profile’ section. International students from outside the EU who do not yet have a residence permit or are awaiting renewal of an expired permit must initially upload a copy of their passport to the ‘My Profile’ section by 31/10/2025. By 31/07/2026, these students must upload a copy of their valid residence permit in the same section. If the residence permit is issued after the deadline of 31/07/2026, it may be uploaded by 15/01/2027, otherwise the student will be excluded from the benefit.

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24. What kind of receipts do I need to upload to receive the subsidy?

INSTANT BANK TRANSFER including:

• Name and surname of the beneficiary of the bank transfer (landlord listed on the contract registration receipt); Name and surname of the student; Reason for payment, month and year of reference; Amount paid for rent, separate from other expenses (condominium fees, utility bills, etc.); Date of payment;

• TRN o CRO.

Or

TAX RECEIPTS OR PRIVATE DOCUMENTS complete with:

• Date of issue of the receipt;
  • Legible first name, surname, tax code and signature of the lessor;
  • First name, surname of the beneficiary student;
  • Reason for payment, month and year of reference;
  • Amount paid for rent separate from other expenses (condominium fees, utility bills, etc.);
  • Revenue stamp €2.00, different for each receipt.

In the reserved area dedicated to uploading expense receipts, in addition to video tutorials, there will be a template that can be used to fill in receipts.

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25. How do I contact DiSCo if I have any issues?

The only official channel is the ticket system available in the reserved area. Select the category ‘Accommodation contributions’.

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26. Where can I find assistance or support?

Please refer to the reserved area for video tutorials and templates. You may also contact DiSCo through the official support channels.

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FAQ – International Students

• How do I access the Reserved Area if I do not reside in Italy?
  If you are accessing for the first time, you must register at www.laziodisco.it and identify yourself in person at an affiliated CAF.
• If you are already registered log in with the credentials you already have
• Is PEC mandatory if I live abroad?
  Yes. It should be indicated in the “PEC” section of the profile within the Restricted Area. Alternatively, you can elect a domicile in Italy. Without one of these options, payments are suspended.
• Can I receive the bag in a foreign account?
  Yes, but only if the account is in the SEPA circuit. DiSCo does not cover delays or fees.
• My household resides at least 50% in a country other than Italy and I do not have a lease. What will my status be?
  You will be assigned off-site status ex officio unless you take telematics or distance learning courses.
• Make sure you havefilled out the section on your household on the application formcorrectly. Your status will be calculated based on what you declared on the form.
• What documentation do I need to submit for ISEE if I live abroad?
  You need to calculate the ISEE Parified University ISEE (ISEEUP) by going exclusively to a CAF affiliated with DiSCo [link] by December 10, 2025. Official documents about income and assets and to the composition of your family are required. Documents must be translated and legalized by the Italian Embassy in your home country
• I have a degree from a foreign country: should I declare it in the application?
  Yes, it is mandatory. If you hold a foreign academic degree (even if related to a foreign university based in Italy), you must declare this on the application form. In addition, you can only access benefits for the level of study following the one you have already obtained and recognized in Italy.
  DiSCo can request official documents such as academic recognition, CIMEA certificate, DOV or ARDI at any time. If you do not submit them by the required deadline, you will be excluded from benefits.

FAQ – Freshman Students

• What are the requirements to get the scholarship if I am a freshman?
  In addition to the income requirement, to keep the scholarship, you will have to verbalize at least 20 CFUs by August 10, 2026.
  If you reach 20 CFUs after August 10 but by November 30, 2026, you will receive only 50 percent of the total amount.
  If you do not reach 20 CFUs by November 30, 2026, you will lose the scholarship completely and will have to return all amounts already received, including any services (housing, cafeteria) by December 31, 2026.
• If I have done a study waiver in the past and enroll again, am I still a freshman?
  Yes. If you have formally renounced your previous studies and enroll in a new first year in 2025/2026, you are considered a freshman for the purpose of the announcement.
• If I have already been enrolled in a university and have not submitted a formal study waiver, am I still a freshman?
  No. If you have never formally dropped your previous course, even if you have not completed your studies or never enrolled in your second year, you are not considered a freshman.
• If I enroll in a master’s degree after finishing my bachelor’s degree, am I a freshman?
  Yes, you are a freshman because you are enrolling in the first year of the new level of study (the master’s degree).
• How is the enrollment year calculated for freshmen?
  For freshmen, the year of enrollment is counted from the first enrollment in a course at the same level.
• If I have made a formal waiver of studies, does the counting of the years of course start over from the first one?
  Yes. If you submitted a formal waiver or lapsed and then re-enrolled in a first year without credit recognition, the year calculation starts from the new matriculation.
• I have had a credit award (career shortening): since when does my year of coursework count?
  In the case of career shortening, the calculation of the year starts from the academic year in which the credits were recognized. However, for the purposes of the announcement, you will not be able to use the recognized credits or access the bonus points. You will have to earn the required CFUs from scratch, within the deadlines for freshman students.
• How do I correctly enter the year of first registration in the application?
  Remember that the application is for a.y.2025/2026. Therefore, you need to subtract from the a.y.2025/2026 the course years actually attended. Example: if you are a third-year student with a linear career, the year of first matriculation to be entered will be 2023/2024. It is your responsibility to check for consistency between the declared year and the year you are attending

FAQ – Students in later years

• What are the merit requirements?
  Refer to Annex H of the notice and the tables in Article 45.3 of the notice
• I am enrolled in later years: when does my year of enrollment count from?
  Even for subsequent years, the year is calculated from your first matriculation to your current level of study. You must then take the course year consistent with the number of years elapsed since that date. Unless you have applied for credit recognition as a result of a course transfer.
• I have had a credit award (career shortening): since when does my year of coursework count?
  In the case of career shortening, the year calculation starts from the academic year in which the credits were recognized. However, for the purpose of the announcement, you will not be able to use the recognized credits or access the bonus points. You will have to earn the required CFUs from scratch, within the deadlines.
• I have been awarded credit, how should I fill in the figure for the year of first matriculation?
  For the sole purpose of filling in the form, the year of first matriculation is calculated by subtracting the number of years of the course you are taking from 2025/2026.🎓 Example:
  If you are enrolled in the third year of a bachelor’s degree in the year 2025/2026, even if you enrolled this year after a study waiver, you must enter 2023/2024 as the year of first matriculation, not the actual year of new enrollment.
  👉 This is only for benefit calculation and is independent of your actual career.
• I am in my first year out of class: am I eligible for the scholarship?
  Yes, but receive only 50% of the amount. Students with disabilities ≥66% are eligible for the full grant and can apply up to the 2nd year out of school.

FAQ – Location status and independent students

What are the differences between onsite, commuter, offsite, calculated commuter?

• On-site: live in the course municipality.
• Commuter: live within 50 km or in the municipalities listed in Annex B.
• Off-site: you live beyond 50 km or in one of the municipalities in Annex C and have a lease valid for 10 months in the period between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026.
• Calculated commuter: you are eligible to be off-site but do not have eligible contract or receive other housing assistance.
• Who is considered an independent student?
  Those who have been living outside the family home for at least 2 years and have a tax-declared dependent or assimilated employment income of not less than €9,000 [link to video]
• What happens if I forget to upload the lease by December 27, 2025?
  You are reclassified as a calculated commuter and receive a reduced grant.

Faq – Students with disabilities

• What benefits are there for those with ≥66% disability?
  You are entitled to:
  • A 10% surcharge on the grant amount;
  • Two additional semesters of benefits beyond the legal duration of the course;
  • No reduction in the amount even if you are off course;
  • Waiver of the 20 CFU requirement if you are a freshman
  • Facilitated merit requirements.
• If I am an international student, do I have to submit disability documentation?
  Yes. You have to attach, via the specific function within the restricted area the disability certification ≥66% or the certificate of disability ex art. 3, paragraph 3, of Law 104/1992. It can also be provisional, as long as it is updated by December 10, 2025 [link to article explaining how to get disability recognition in Italy].