Off Campus Housing Information
Benefits of Living On Campus:
- Convenience
- Accessibility/no commute
- Community
- Easy access to dining - no shopping or dishes
- $100 REFUNDABLE housing deposit (not an administrative fee)
- No application fee when applying
- No credit check
- Available landlord (buildings staffed 24/7)
- Financial Aid can only be applied to On-Campus Housing costs
- FREE amenities
- Furnished
- Free laundry - no need to buy or rent a washer/dryer
- 1 GB connection and WiFi available
- Computer lab in each building
- 350 pages of printing to the front desk
Thinking of Living Off Campus?
What Should You Be Asking?
- Have I earned more than 27 hours of transferable credit after high school graduation? Are my apartment mates and I eligible to live off campus?
- Will a credit check be done? Will there be additional fees if I don't have a certain credit score? Will I need a co-signer?
- Are there administrative fees before I move in or when I move out?
- If a roommate doesn't pay, what happens?
- Am I able to move apartments if I don't get along with my roommate/s?
- Is emergency maintenance available at no cost?
- What safety features are offered? Is it sprinkled for fire prevention? Are doors access card protected?
- Is insurance required?
- Are rental references required?
- Is the apartment fully furnished? Washer/dryer? Mattress?
- Are the utilities included (trash, water, electric, internet)?
- If internet is available, at what coverage and speed?
- How long is the lease? Opportunities for subleasing?
- Is there an elevator or stairs?
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