How much do they pay for a hostel per year? Should an orphan student have to pay for university accommodation? High School of Economics

Hello, dear Sergey!

In your case, there is an illegal collection of fees for the hostel, so you should definitely inform the university about this if they do not know that you are an orphan student (since there are also cases of loss of documents), providing supporting documents about this: certificates death of parents and a birth certificate in which they are indicated as your parents (or a court decision on deprivation of parental rights - if there was such deprivation; or a certificate of the death of the mother and a certificate from their registry office that the child’s father is recorded according to (in case if the mother was a single mother)).
Otherwise, you may be subject to various disciplinary sanctions. It should also be taken into account that a student who has been evicted from a dormitory has the right to appeal the unlawful eviction in court by filing a claim for restoration of violated rights.
And regarding the legislative justification that you do not have to pay for the hostel.
Residential premises in specialized housing stock educational organization are provided free of charge and on a priority basis to the categories of students specified in Part 5 of Art. 36 Federal Law"On education in Russian Federation» dated December 29, 2012 N 273-FZ, which also includes: orphans and children without parental care, persons from among orphans and children without parental care. State social scholarship assigned to students who are orphans and children left without parental care, persons from among orphans and children left without parental care.
In accordance with paragraphs 20, 21 of the Letter of the Federal Agency for Education dated July 27, 2007 N 1276/12-16 “On the direction for use in the work of the Approximate Regulations on student dormitory"(together with the "Approximate regulations on student dormitories of the federal state educational institution of higher and secondary vocational education of the Russian Federation, subordinate to the Federal Agency for Education", approved. Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation 07/10/2007):
"20. The students' accommodation fee includes the following utilities and household services:
- heating;
- lighting according to SES standards;
- cold and hot water supply, drainage;
- use of electric and gas stoves in equipped kitchens, showers, study rooms, libraries, reading rooms in dormitories, medical centers;
- use of furniture and other equipment installed in the rooms in accordance with the Approximate Standards for equipping student dormitories with furniture and other equipment;
- elevator maintenance;
- provision of bedding (bedding must be changed at least once every 10 days);
- cleaning staircases and common areas using detergents;
- sanitization of common areas;
- security (may be partially paid for by residents).
21. Expenses for additional services not related to educational process, such as living in a separate room (room), block, section (with all amenities), installing a telephone, as well as living in rooms with increased comfortable conditions (presence in the rooms of flooring, upholstered furniture, chandeliers, additional lamps, TV, computer network Internet), provided exclusively at the request of students, are determined by the list, volume and quality of services provided to residents (letter Federal agency on education dated May 17, 2006 N 800/12-16)".
Based on clause 18 of the same Letter, persons who are fully supported by the state (orphans and children left without parental care, persons from among them before completing their studies at an educational institution), as well as disabled people, are exempt from paying for accommodation in dormitories. Groups I and II.

Students of the Ural Federal University will be refunded the money they paid for places in dormitories.

According to the head of the University Students' Union, Aslan Kagiyev, by order of the rector, a coefficient of 0.5 was introduced for paying utility bills. This means that the amount is reduced by 50%. He also added that the recalculation will be made from May 1, 2014.

Now the monthly amount will have a constant part - payment for the use of residential premises. You will have to pay separately for additional services and utilities.

The approximate amount of payment for utilities for public sector employees is 220-270 rubles during the unheated period and 320-380 rubles during the heating season. For contract workers these amounts are higher. Additional services include change of bed linen, use of furniture and other property of the hostel. In addition, the university administration, in agreement with the students’ union, decided not to charge utility bills from privileged categories of students.

Let's remember in the past academic year A scandal broke out with student dormitories. Some universities, having received the right to set their own fees for beds, increased prices almost 5-10 times. As a result, after the intervention of the Ministry of Education and Science, many universities reduced fees, rectors were reprimanded, and some of them lost their positions. But the previous fee - 5 percent of the scholarship - remained only very small quantity universities, including Moscow State University, North-Eastern Federal University.

Today, by order of the Ministry of Education and Science, the fee for renting a bed in a hostel should not exceed the amount paid by employers in the region. But this fee, of course, could be less. It all depends on what rectors, student councils and university trade unions decide.

The Ministry of Education and Science just recently conducted an inspection of universities to find out which of them had unreasonably inflated prices for student housing. Violations were found in 24 universities. In particular, it turned out that at the Moscow Aviation Institute, state-funded students pay more than 1,100 rubles a month, although in the monitoring of the Ministry of Education and Science the university indicated a completely different amount - 146 rubles. In Kostroma State technological university Dormitory fees increased sharply - from 390 to 625 rubles, and mandatory additional services were established - at least 250 rubles. At MPEI they charge contract students a minimum of 2,270 rubles and offer housing without taking into account sanitary standards - they put them in rooms with less than 6 square meters per person. The rectors promised to restore order in the near future and figure out who pays for what in the dorms.

What about others?

On Russky Island, most rooms for students of the Far Eastern Federal University have an area of ​​15 and 20 square meters. Both are designed for two people. But in the first case, accommodation will cost 2,900 rubles per nose. In the second - 3200. By the way, two years ago, when the campus just opened its doors to students, a bed in the cheapest option cost 2300.

Students actually get a 3-star hotel room, and, naturally, there is no talk of “amenities” on the floor.

The rooms have all the necessary furniture. There is even Wi-Fi, although many students complain that the speed is not very high. There is no additional charge for wireless Internet.

They offered to fork out money - strictly at will - only to connect cable television. TVs on campus receive only one channel, the service costs 300 rubles per room per month.

In other university dormitories located on the mainland, everything is much simpler and cheaper. And, as in the good old days, 3-4 people are accommodated in rooms. Only one out of ten dormitories has a bathroom in each room. The cost of living here is 780 and 930 rubles. The rest are real "dorms" with toilets on the floor and showers in the basement. Living here is even cheaper - from 380 to 780 rubles per bed per month.

Who pays how much

At Kazan Federal University this year, hiring one bed costs from 160 rubles. Anyone who lives in the Universiade village in more comfortable conditions pays 360 rubles per month.

At the Siberian Federal University, the amount of fees for the use of residential premises and utilities ranges from 560 to 808 rubles per month. The fee for additional services in sectional and apartment-type dormitories is 168 rubles. Until July 1, 2014, students paid from 400 to 825 rubles per month.

At the North-Eastern Federal University, the dormitory fee is 155 rubles per month per bed. According to representatives of the administration, this amount covers 15% of the real cost of utility costs. Another restriction that NEFU strictly adheres to when setting prices is that the fee should not be higher than 5% of the student scholarship. Last year, a bed in a dorm cost 148 rubles.

Dormitories can be state-owned when we're talking about o for students, or commercial, which can be intended not only for students, but also for other categories of residents: workers, tourists, etc.

What does the hostel fee consist of?

Students living in the university dormitory pay according to the accepted rates. In this case, utilities usually include water supply, electricity, gas, heating.

The main provisions by which the calculation is made are specified in the internal regulations. Some universities accept fees monthly, others quarterly or for the whole semester at once.

In commercial establishments, the total amount is usually calculated depending on the price for one day, the duration of the rental and the number of guests in the room. The price may include a variety of services: Wi-Fi, use of household appliances, daily cleaning, etc.

Where do you pay hostel fees?

Students of educational institutions should find out information about payment methods from the dean's office or accounting department. Some universities allow you to deposit funds through online services. The payment function is also available through bank branches, but the cost of the commission in them may vary greatly. When transferring money to the educational institution's dormitory account, you will certainly need its details. After completing the payment transaction, you must take the check and submit it to the appropriate authority.

Payment in commercial establishments can be made upon check-in, at the end of the lease, or at the time of booking if made online. Modern hostels provide the opportunity to pay for accommodation through cash and non-cash payments. If an employer orders places for his employees, then, depending on the employment contract, he pays the full cost or this responsibility is transferred directly to the residents.

Prices in commercial hostels may vary. They may depend on the season, the demand for places or on ongoing promotions, so you need to find out the final amount immediately before booking a room.

More information

Having entered educational institution young people find themselves in an unusual environment. An unfamiliar city is always full of surprises and the body adapts best among its peers.

The hostel is precisely the environment where young people most easily get used to new living conditions. Parents are afraid for their children and try to create comfortable conditions for them, for example, rent an apartment. Living in a group has more advantages in personal development, and the cost of living in a dormitory is much lower than a rented apartment.

How much does it cost to stay in a hostel?

Each university decides this differently. Educational institutions were given complete freedom in pricing. Previously, the price was tied to the scholarship and did not exceed 5% of it. In the new conditions, some universities have increased prices tenfold, and the payment began to exceed the amount of the scholarship.

The unscrupulous administration began to include in the payment all utility costs that students should not pay at all. They promise to rectify the current situation in the near future.

Average figures, in the old fashioned way, are still calculated in relation to the size of the scholarship. For example, in the dormitories of more or less adequate universities in the current 2013-2014 year, the dormitory fee did not exceed 330-400 rubles. The only thing to note is that payment is never accepted on a monthly basis. Usually, immediately upon check-in, the student is asked to pay for accommodation for at least six months, and preferably for a year.

Another point concerns freshmen. Sometimes they are charged additional fees in the form of fees for the purchase of new furniture. These fees are often quite large, and they are required to be paid immediately. It's up to you to pay or not. In principle, new furniture will not hurt anyone. However, in any case, it is recommended to take from the administration any confirmation of payment - a receipt or receipt. And if your expectations are disappointed, you can get your money back by filing a complaint with the rector.

What are the rules for living in the hostel?

Having broken away from parental care for the first time, young people very soon realize that the life that seemed like paradise to them has many limitations. Failure to comply with the rules of residence may result in you ending up on the street. The student is obliged:

1. Adhere to the internal daily routine in the hostel. Maintain provided furniture and other property. Maintain order and cleanliness in the room and technical areas.
2. Do not exceed the limit for using water and gas. Participate in beautification of the surrounding area.
3. When moving out, hand over the furniture and other accessories intact. The student must pay for damaged or lost items.

The student is prohibited:

1. Connect additional heating devices.
2. Move to another room without permission.
3. Cook food and wash clothes in the living room; there are special rooms for this.
4. Block fire passages, balconies and corridors with furniture.

Living according to a routine is difficult and inconvenient only at first; soon it will become a habit, and the old way of life will fade into the background.

Who to be friends with from the hostel authorities?

This question arises immediately after moving in. Person number one is the commandant. Small gifts will definitely improve his or her mood, and an envelope with a certain amount will help to settle into a normal room with good neighbors.

You definitely need to butter up the wardrobe maid. Clean linen, a separate desk - this issue can also be solved with small handouts.

And finally, the watchman is an important person who should not be passed by with his head raised. By adding some household supplies, you can ensure free entry and exit after curfew.

Senior students, having lived in a dorm for five years, are reluctant to leave their cozy nest. Ahead new life, new acquaintances, unfamiliar surroundings that you will have to get used to again. The past years will be remembered for a lifetime and will be remembered as the most wonderful time.

In connection with the entry into force of the Federal Law of December 29, 2012 No. 273-FZ “On Education in the Russian Federation” (hereinafter referred to as the Education Law) and the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of July 10, 2013 No. 582 “On approval of the Rules posting on the official website of an educational organization on the Internet information and telecommunications network and updating information about the educational organization" was sent to the heads of educational organizations by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia higher education letter dated August 9, 2013 No. MK-992/09 “On the procedure for paying for accommodation in a student dormitory” (hereinafter referred to as the letter) with a requirement not to allow sharp increase the specified fee. In the letter, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science drew attention to the need to publish copies of local regulations on the official website of the educational organization, as well as to the personal responsibility of the heads of educational organizations regarding the issue of determining fees for living in a student dormitory.

In accordance with the specified letter, the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia monitored compliance with the law when establishing fees for the use of residential premises and utilities for students in educational organizations.

Based on the monitoring results, violations of the law and an increase in the cost of living in a student dormitory increased several times.

In this regard, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science additionally draws the attention of heads of educational organizations of higher education to the following aspects of determining the procedure for paying for living quarters in a dormitory.

The scope of relations related to the provision of residential premises in dormitories is regulated by the Housing Code of the Russian Federation with the specifics regarding the provision of places in a dormitory for students introduced by the Education Law.

In accordance with Article 39 of the Law on Education, organizations carrying out educational activities, provide every student in need of living space with basic educational programs secondary vocational and higher education full-time studying living space in a dormitory if such organizations have appropriate specialized housing stock in the manner established by the local regulations of these organizations.

If there are students in need of living space, it is not permitted to misuse the living space of dormitories belonging to a specialized housing fund of an organization carrying out educational activities (including its rental and other transactions).

Students in organizations engaged in educational activities, according to by correspondence students are provided with living quarters in dormitories for the period of intermediate and final certification if such organizations have appropriate specialized housing stock.

Part 3 of Article 39 of the Education Law establishes that the amount of fees for the use of residential premises and utilities in a dormitory for students is determined by local regulations adopted taking into account the opinions of student councils and representative bodies of students in the organization carrying out educational activities (if any). Copies of these local regulations, as well as information on the conditions for the provision of residential premises in a dormitory, must be posted and updated within the time limits established by the legislation of the Russian Federation on the official website of the educational organization in accordance with Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated July 10, 2013 No. 582 “On approval of the Rules posting on the official website of the educational organization on the Internet and updating information about the educational organization.”

An organization carrying out educational activities has the right to reduce the amount of fees for the use of residential premises and utilities in a dormitory for students or not to charge it from certain categories of students in cases and in the manner determined by it.

In addition, residential premises in the specialized housing stock of an educational organization are provided free of charge and on a priority basis to the following categories of students:

1) orphans and children left without parental care, persons from among orphans and children left without parental care;

2) disabled children, disabled people of groups I and II, disabled since childhood;

3) exposed to radiation as a result of a disaster on Chernobyl nuclear power plant and other radiation disasters resulting from nuclear tests at the Semipalatinsk test site;

4) disabled people due to military injury or illness received during the period of military service, and combat veterans;

5) entitled to receive state social assistance;

6) students from among citizens who served for at least three years under contract military service in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, in the internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, in engineering, technical, road construction military formations under federal executive authorities and in rescue military formations of the federal executive body authorized to solve problems in the field of civil defense, the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation, bodies federal service security, state security agencies and the federal body for ensuring mobilization training of bodies state power of the Russian Federation in military positions subject to replacement by soldiers, sailors, sergeants, foremen, and those dismissed from military service on the grounds provided for in subparagraphs “b” - “d” of paragraph 1, subparagraph “a” of paragraph 2 and subparagraphs “a” - “c” "Clause 3 of Article 51 of the Federal Law of March 28, 1998 No. 53-FZ “On Military Duty and Military Service.”

As noted above, local regulations of the educational organization determine the amount of fees for the use of residential premises and utilities in the dormitory for students.

Thus, for students, in contrast to Part 1 of Article 154 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, the Education Law excludes from the payment for residential premises provided to students in an educational organization, fees for the maintenance and repair of residential premises.

In this regard, the amount of fees charged to students for residential premises in a dormitory should not include the costs of maintaining and repairing residential premises, which, in particular, include the costs of:

1) ensuring the readiness of in-house engineering power supply systems and electrical equipment included in the common property for the provision of public electricity supply services;

2) maintaining the premises that are part of the common property in a condition that ensures the temperature and humidity in such premises established by the legislation of the Russian Federation;

3) cleaning and sanitary cleaning of common areas;

4) collection and removal of solid and liquid household waste;

5) compliance with fire safety measures in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation on fire safety;

6) carrying out mandatory measures for energy saving and increasing energy efficiency included in the approved established by law Russian Federation order list of activities;

7) ensuring the installation and commissioning of collective (common house) metering devices for cold and hot water, thermal and electrical energy, natural gas, as well as their proper operation (inspections, maintenance, verification of metering devices, etc.).

Students living in a dormitory have the right to refuse the provision of additional household services if they do not need them or for other reasons. In this connection, the determination of the procedure for payment for personal services provided to students while living in a dormitory should be carried out separately, and payment for them should not be included in the amount of payment for living quarters in dormitories.

According to Part 4 of Article 154 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation, fees for utility services include fees for hot water supply, cold water supply, sewerage, electricity supply, gas supply (including supplies of domestic gas in cylinders), heating (heat supply, including supplies of solid fuel in the presence of stove heating).

The amount of payment for utility services should be calculated based on the volume of their consumption, determined by the readings of metering devices (individual or household ones installed directly in the hostel). The calculation of the amount of payment for utility services provided to a resident of a residential premises is made in accordance with paragraph 50 of the Rules for the provision of utility services to owners and users of premises in apartment buildings and residential buildings, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 6, 2011 No. 354 “On the provision utility services to owners and users of premises in apartment buildings and residential buildings.”

When determining the amount of payment for the above utility services, it is necessary to take into account the subsidies received by educational organizations for the maintenance of property and financial support for the implementation of state assignments, formed in accordance with the joint order of the Ministry of Finance of Russia and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia dated October 29, 2010 No. 137n/527 and the order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated 27 June 2011 No. 2070.

Consequently, despite the fact that the provision of hostels is not identified as a separate targeted public service, its direct provision is one of the measures social support provided within the framework of the state assignment. In this regard, setting fees for residential premises in a dormitory cannot be considered as making a profit with the help of real estate, the financial support for the maintenance of which is carried out within the framework of financial support for the fulfillment of a state task.

In connection with the above, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science draws attention to the need to comply with the provisions of the letters of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, as well as the need for timely publication of relevant information on the official website of the educational organization on the Internet.

V.Sh. Kaganov

Document overview

The Russian Ministry of Education and Science has identified facts of illegal increases in fees for accommodation in student dormitories. In this regard, certain aspects of determining its size are explained.

The amount of payment for the use of residential premises and utilities in a dormitory for students is determined by local regulations of the educational organization, adopted taking into account the opinions of councils and representative bodies of students (if any). Copies of these acts, as well as the conditions for the provision of residential premises in the dormitory, must be posted on the official website of the educational organization.

An educational organization has the right to reduce the amount of fees for the use of residential premises and utilities in the dormitory or not charge it at all from certain categories of students.

Please note that the dormitory fee should not include the costs of maintaining and repairing the living quarters. These include, in particular, the costs of cleaning and sanitary cleaning of common areas, collection and removal of household waste, fire safety, implementation of mandatory energy saving measures, installation and operation of collective (common house) metering devices.

Students have the right to refuse additional household services. Therefore, fees for such services must be determined separately. It should not be included in hostel fees.

Payments for utility services are determined based on the volume of their consumption, as determined by meter readings. The amount of the fee is calculated according to the formulas provided for communal apartments. When determining utility fees, subsidies received by educational institution for the maintenance of property and financial support for the implementation of government tasks.

The Russian Ministry of Education and Science draws attention to the fact that the provision of a dormitory is one of the social support measures provided as part of the state task. Charging fees for residential premises in a dormitory cannot be aimed at making a profit.