Student Accommodation, Fully Managed in One Platform

Manage applications, onboarding, maintenance, communication and daily operations from one centralized system.

Student Accommodation, Fully Managed in One Platform

Manage applications, onboarding, maintenance, communication and daily operations from one centralized system.

Built for Student Accommodation Operations

Built to improve operational visibility, reduce management pressure, and streamline day-to-day student accommodation workflows.

Applications & Onboarding

Digitize student applications, approvals, onboarding, and move-in preparation through one centralized workflow.

Billing & Invoicing

Automatically generate and distribute invoices, track payment status, and manage billing runs, reducing admin time and keeping finances accurate.

Reporting & Accountability

Generate operational reports and maintain complete audit visibility across staff actions, maintenance history, and communication logs.

Maintenance Management

Track maintenance requests from submission to resolution while improving accountability and response times across teams.

Bulk Communication

Centralize student and staff communication with targeted notices, emergency alerts, maintenance updates, transport announcements, and operational messaging across your developments.

Student Portal

Give students a single place to manage their accommodation — view notices, log maintenance, track transport, access documents, and stay connected from any device.

Student Lifecycle

From Application to Move-In

Designed to handle applications, document checks, and offers in a structured and reliable way.

Application

Students begin with a straightforward digital application, guided through each step with clear instructions.

Review Applications

Once reviewed, students receive a automated confirmation email of accetance or a notice that their application was unsuccessful

Offer & Acceptance

Students receive their offer digitally, review terms, and sign their lease online , all in one place. No paperwork, no delays

Placement & Onboarding

Students are assigned their room, receive their welcome pack, and get instant access to the student portal, everything they need from day one.

Application

Students begin with a straightforward digital application, guided through each step with clear instructions.

Review Applications

Once reviewed, students receive a automated confirmation email of accetance or a notice that their application was unsuccessful

Offer & Acceptance

Students receive their offer digitally, review terms, and sign their lease online , all in one place. No paperwork, no delays

Placement & Onboarding

Students are assigned their room, receive their welcome pack, and get instant access to the student portal, everything they need from day one.

Features

Operational Tools Built for Student Accommodation

Replace fragmented processes and disconnected systems with one streamlined operational ecosystem.

Applications & Placement

Manage the full student onboarding journey from application submission and document verification to placement and move-in preparation.

Centralized student application management

Digital document uploads and verification

Integrate with external tools and platforms

Operational reporting for management teams

Applications & Placement

Manage the full student onboarding journey from application submission and document verification to placement and move-in preparation.

Centralized student application management

Digital document uploads and verification

Integrate with external tools and platforms

Operational reporting for management teams

Student Portal

Provide students with one secure portal for applications tracking, onboarding, maintenance requests, communication, and account access.

Maintenance and support request logging

Communication tools

Digital onboarding and document access

Real-time issue monitoring and reporting

Student Portal

Provide students with one secure portal for applications tracking, onboarding, maintenance requests, communication, and account access.

Maintenance and support request logging

Communication tools

Digital onboarding and document access

Operational reporting for management teams

Reporting & Operational Insights

Access real-time operational reporting across occupancy, maintenance, student engagement, transport activity, and building performance.

Occupancy and placement analytics

Maintenance performance tracking

Student activity and communication insights

Operational reporting for management teams

Reporting & Operational Insights

Access real-time operational reporting across occupancy, maintenance, student engagement, transport activity, and building performance.

Occupancy and placement analytics

Maintenance performance tracking

Student activity and communication insights

Operational reporting for management teams

Pricing

Flexible Platform Solutions Built Around Your Operational Needs

Every student accommodation operation is different. SAM-i is structured around your building size, operational requirements, staffing structure, and module needs.

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How many beds do you manage?

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10beds
1080150

Rate per bed, per month

R155

All modules included

Student applications
Bed allocation
Student portal
Notices and communication
Maintenance management
Student billing and invoicing
Occupancy reporting
Revenue analytics

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can different staff members manage the same applications?

Yes. SAM allows role-based access, so admissions officers, reviewers, and finance staff can each manage the parts of the process relevant to them.

How do students know the status of their application?

Students have access to a self-service portal where they can see their progress in real time, receive notifications, and complete pending tasks.

How is student data kept safe?

All records are stored with end-to-end encryption, role-based access, and full POPIA compliance. Audit trails ensure that every action is recorded and transparent.

What happens if a student submits the wrong document?

Administrators can flag files for resubmission. Students get notified instantly and can re-upload directly through the portal.

SAM-i

A smart student accommodation platform — from application to move-out.

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