Students are also being warned to be wary of accommodation fraud.
The lack of student accommodation is creating a gap between people who can afford it and people who can't.
The Union of Students in Ireland says it's impossible for students to concentrate on studies without a place to live near their college.
A week out from Leaving Cert results and already college accommodation providers are inundated with calls from stressed students.
Crime Prevention Officer in Mullingar, Sergeant John McWalters says people also need to be wary of accommodation fraud:
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