What are the application deadlines?
Applications can be submitted from 15/09/2025, at 12:00 p.m. until 31/10/2025, at 12:00 p.m., exclusively online through the student’s reserved area on the website www.laziodisco.it.
How do I access the reserved area to fill out the application?
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 not residing in Italy can access the area if they already have DiSCo credentials.
If you do not yet have DiSCo credentials, you must undergo in-person identification at an affiliated CAF (tax assistance center).
Who can apply for the housing subsidy?
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 academic year in bachelor’s, master’s, and single-cycle master’s degree programs (with some exceptions), doctoral programs without scholarships, specialization schools without scholarships, and AFAM programs;
- graduating students in the academic year 2024/2025 who have already been awarded accommodation;
- with a university ISEE or ISEEUP ≤ €30,000 for the year 2023;
- with a rental contract registered with the Revenue Agency in the student’s name or with a valid takeover.
Are students enrolled in online universities eligible?
No. Students enrolled in online universities (as per the MUR list) are not eligible. For other universities offering online courses, attendance in person for at least 51% of activities is required.
Can students who are behind in their studies participate?
Students who are behind in their studies from the third year onwards are excluded.
I am eligible but did not win a DiSCo accommodation place. Can I apply for the accommodation allowance?
Yes. The allowance is also intended for:
- winners who did not take possession of the accommodation place;
- eligible non-winners.
How much is 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 €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 graduating students, 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 amount of the subsidy will be recalculated.
The reimbursement obtained may not exceed the amounts paid by the student, as inferred from the data in the contract registration and certified by valid tax receipts relating to the payment of the rent.
Which municipalities are considered small?
Small municipalities are identified in the list attached to the call for applications.
Can I combine this contribution 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.
What is the purpose of phase I?
In the first phase, you can fill out and submit your application and attachments (all in a single PDF) from 12:00 p.m. on 15/09/2025, to 12:00 p.m. on 31/10/2025.
What is the purpose of phase II?
Only students who successfully complete phase I are admitted to phase II.
From 16/01/2026, at 12:00 p.m. to 31/01/2026, at 12:00 p.m., access is granted 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 remedial measure.
Activating the “Enter change/addition” and “unlock” functions cancels the application even if 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 p.m.
Can I change my application after submitting it?
Yes, you can use the “Unlock – enter change/addition” function.
Please note that activating the “Enter changes/additions” and “Unlock” functions will cancel 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 specified in the Call for Applications.
I am an international student not residing in Italy: what do I need to do for the ISEE?
If you are not a resident of Italy, you must sign up for the 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 through computerized systems.
Students who have not signed the ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF within the above deadlines are excluded from the benefits.
I am an Italian student residing abroad who is not registered with AIRE.
If you are Italian, reside abroad, and are not registered with AIRE, you must sign the 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 through computerized systems.
Students who have not signed the ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF within the above deadlines are excluded from the benefits.
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.
I am an international student residing in Italy: what do I need to do for the ISEE?
You are required to sign up for the ISEE, which must be of the university type, on the INPS portal or through a CAF, no later than 31/12/2025, under penalty of exclusion.
In the event of multiple sign-ups, DiSCo will only accept the last chronologically valid one.
DiSCo acquires the ISEE/ISPE values independently by querying the INPS database, so the application form does not require the relevant data to be entered, nor is it necessary to submit documentation relating to the ISEE calculation.
I am an international student residing in Italy who does not meet the requirements for independent students whose family resides abroad: what do I need to do for the ISEE?
You are required to sign up for the ISEE, which must be of the university type, and to sign up for the ISEEUP at an affiliated CAF by 31/12/2025, under penalty of exclusion from the benefit.
I am a student residing in Italy: what do I need to do for the ISEE?
You are required to sign up for the ISEE, which must be of the university type, on the INPS portal or through a CAF by 31/12/2025, at the latest, under penalty of exclusion.
In the event of multiple sign-ups, DiSCo will only accept the last chronologically valid one.
DiSCo acquires the ISEE/ISPE values independently by querying the INPS database, so the application form does not require the relevant data to be entered, nor is it necessary to submit documentation relating to the ISEE calculation.
Who is considered an independent student?
To be considered an independent student, both of the following 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 31/12/2025, under penalty of exclusion from the benefit.
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 deeds of succession or extensions registered with the Revenue Agency.
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 transfer deed;
- It must refer to properties in the municipality or province where the course is mainly held, as classified in Art. 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).
What happens if the contract ends before 31/07/2026?
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 31/01/2026, at 12:00 p.m., 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 p.m.
For contracts expiring after 31/01/2026, the documentation must be sent via ticket in the “Housing Contributions” section by 31/07/2026.
I am an international student. How do I submit my residence permit?
Students from countries outside the European Union must upload their valid residence permit to the “My Profile” section by 31/10/2025. 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 31/07/2026 deadline, it can be uploaded by 15/01/2027, otherwise the student will be excluded from the benefit.
What type of receipts do I need to upload to receive the subsidy?
INSTANT BANK TRANSFER complete with:
- First and last name of the transfer beneficiary (landlord listed on the contract registration receipt);
- First and last name of the student;
- Reason for payment, month, and year of reference;
- Amount paid for rent separated from other expenses (condominium fees, bills, etc.);
- Date of payment;
- TRN or CRO.
Or
TAX RECEIPTS OR PRIVATE DOCUMENTS complete with:
- Date of issue of the receipt;
- Legible name, surname, tax code, and signature of the landlord;
- First name, last name of the beneficiary student;
- Reason for payment, month and year of reference;
- Amount paid for rent separate from other expenses (condominium fees, bills, etc.);
- €2.00 revenue stamp, 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 out receipts.
How do I contact DiSCo if I have problems?
The only official channel is the ticket system available in the reserved area. Select the category “Housing contributions.”
Where can I find assistance or support?
Consult the reserved area for video tutorials and templates. You can also contact DiSCo through the official support channels.