Costs
Residential Life and School-Sponsored Housing rates for each academic year are determined the previous summer. The rate for the 2009 — 2010 academic year (October 2009 through September 2010) was $2,897 per quarter (students must sign a nine month contract). This included rent, furniture, water/sewer/trash, gas, reasonable use of electricity, expanded cable service, high-speed internet and on-site staff. Most students bring their own cell phones, but land lines are also available and can be contracted by each apartment at the student's expense.

To confirm a reservation, students are required to fill out a Residential Life and School-Sponsored Housing application and submit a $250.00 Security Deposit. Students will sign a nine-month lease (three academic quarters) from the date they move in. Once the student moves into the apartment, the Security Deposit is held by the school and is used to pay for any damages caused to the unit by students at the time they move out. Security Deposits are refundable, minus a $100.00 cleaning fee and any additional charges incurred by the student. If the reservation is cancelled prior to two weeks before the move-in date for the quarter, the deposit is fully refundable. If the reservation is cancelled within the two weeks prior to the move in date, the Security Deposit is non-refundable.

Financing
School-sponsored housing may be financed through financial aid (loans, grants and scholarships) if the student is qualified. The quarterly charges may be included in students' financial plans. The Student Financial Services staff can answer questions regarding payment plans for school-sponsored housing.