# Slovenian student housing and support challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/slovenian-student-housing-and-support-challenges > Updated: 2026-10-10T12:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Student Organization of Slovenia (ŠOS) has reported several critical challenges facing students at the beginning of the academic year. A primary concern is a shortage of affordable, high-quality housing, with a deficit of at least 3,000 beds in public student dormitories. This shortage is noted as being particularly severe in Ljubljana and the Primorska region due to increasing private rental costs. ŠOS is urging authorities to prioritize the construction of new public dormitories. The organization is also advocating for reforms to the Zois scholarship system to move toward systematic talent development rather than just financial aid. Additionally, ŠOS has raised concerns regarding proposed models for student entrepreneurship, warning that such models could lead to students being “exploited as cheap labor,” and instead recommends the use of limited liability companies to protect student rights. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Depaul Slovensko warns of rising homelessness in Slovakia Depaul Slovensko warns of rising homelessness in Slovakia, noting that over 71,000 people lack homes and emphasizing that safe sleep is vital for reintegration. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/depaul-slovensko-warns-of-rising-homelessness-in-slovakia ### 2026-09-29: Student Organization of Slovenia warns of housing and talent support challenges The Student Organization of Slovenia warns of a 3,000-bed shortage in public dormitories and calls for improved support for talented youth and safer entrepreneurship models for students. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-organization-of-slovenia-warns-of-housing-and-talent-support-challenges --- Cite as: Slovenian student housing and support challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/slovenian-student-housing-and-support-challenges