The Art Institute of California — Hollywood has established School-Sponsored Housing for our students in apartment complexes in the area surrounding the school. Apartments are two-bedroom styles, and include furniture.

Balconies, on-site laundry facilities, and 24-hour security are just a few of the features of our housing. In addition utilities such as electricity, water, gas and Trash removal are also included in your monthly fee.

But there's more to housing than just the house itself – our complexes are located between one and three blocks from the school with grocery stores, several churches, banks, and a major hospital as well as numerous shops and restaurants all within walking distance. Our most distant complexes are within easy walking distance to public transportation.

Independent Housing: School-Sponsored Housing is just one of the many options that The Art Institute of California — Hollywood students have. The Housing Office can provide resources to assist in your search for independent housing in a residential neighborhood. Whether you are interested in sharing a house, looking for a roommate, or a place in one of the many surrounding apartment communities, you can stop by the Housing Office for up-to-date apartment listings and other information.

Download our Housing Brochure.

1. How do I apply for Housing? Resident must complete a Housing Application / Roommate Questionnaire and submit a $250.00 Application / Restoration Deposit. Applications are available in the Housing Services Office, and by clicking here.
2. Do I have to sign a license agreement? Yes, residents are required to sign a housing license agreement and pay the $250.00 Application / Deposit. The deposit is non-refundable if the resident cancels his application once placements are made.
3. Is there security in the building? Yes, security guards work in our buildings 12 hours a day. Each complex uses a closed circuit camera system that records activity on each floor; additionally, staff conducts rounds throughout the building and complex.
4. Are Internet and cable television services provided? No, Internet service and cable television (including HBO) should be budgeted in addition to the cost of housing. Most roommates agree to share the cost of landline phone, Internet and/or cable service.
5. How do I get telephone service? Contact a local service provider to install service. A list of companies is provided at move-in. Many of our students choose to use personal cell phones instead of an apartment landline.
6. Is electricity included with the cost of the apartment? A budgeted amount is included in the cost of housing. If the charge is greater than 10% over the budgeted amount, the residents are responsible for the overage.
7. Is there a laundry facility? Yes, there is a laundry room located on each floor with two washers and dryers. Some complexes have laundry facilities in each unit.
8. May we have pets? No pets are permitted in the housing facilities due to concerns for sanitary conditions, damages to the facility, and other health concerns.
9. What if I don't get along with my roommates? Roommates are usually required to work through any roommate issues. Also counseling services are available through The Art Institute of California — Hollywood to help with roommate problems.
10. Are we permitted to have guests? Due to the sizes of our apartment units, guests of our residents are not permitted.
11. Can I live with a friend who is an Art Institute student? Yes, if there is an apartment available. Both you and your friend need to request to live together in school-sponsored housing.
12. What if I get homesick? We have counseling services at the school as well as our Residence Life Staff available to assist you.
13. Does the school provide bus passes? Metro passes are available for purchase through the student store at the school. More information is available at www.metro.net. Bus passes are available for purchase directly from the Metropolitan Transit Authority (www.mta.com).
14. Is parking available if I want to bring my car? Yes, there is limited parking available in the complexes and validated parking available at the school building.
15. What is there to do for fun? We have organized activities that are planned by the Resident Assistants. Each quarter, we have a Welcome Event for our new students. Throughout the quarter, we offer a variety of social, cultural, and wellness programs.
16. Where can I go shopping? There are many shopping centers near the School-Sponsored Housing sites, many of them are accessible by public transportation.
17. Where do I go grocery shopping? Ralph’s supermarkets are within walking distance of our housing sites.
18. Where are places to worship located? There are many religious communities located in the Mid-Wilshire, Hancock Park and Koreatown areas of Los Angeles. The Housing Office staff has information on specific information on places of worship.
19. Where is the closest bank? Bank of America is the closest bank, located on the first floor of the school building.
20. What if I get ill or have a medical problem or an emergency? Call 911 if it is an emergency. There are several hospitals in the area. Among them: St. Vincent’s Medical Center (www.stvincentmedicalcenter.com) and Good Samaritan Hospital (www.goodsam.org).
21. Do I need medical insurance? Medical insurance is not required to live in School Sponsored Housing. If you have medical insurance, you should bring your medical insurance card or numbers with you. The Art Institute doe not carry medical coverage for its students.
22. Do I need up-to-date immunizations? State law requires that residents of School-Sponsored Housing either provide proof of receiving the meningitis vaccine or sign a waiver stating they choose not to have the vaccine.
23. Do I need renter’s insurance? If your parents’ homeowners insurance does not cover your belongings in school-sponsored housing, you should consider renter’s insurance. Insurance information will be provided in your housing information packet.
24. What happens if I lose my key? If a resident loses their key, they must contact the Housing Office. The key replacement charge is $75 and a lock change is $80. If you are locked out of your apartment, the charge is $35. The key fees are charged to your account.
25. Who do I call if I have a maintenance problem? Call maintenance at the complex. The numbers for maintenance are located in your housing packet.

For more information or questions regarding School-Sponsored Housing, please call 213-251-3636 Ext. 203 or Ext. 200.