Housing Handbook 2018-2019 Fantastic Rooms | Seite 29

2018-2019
HOUSING RATES
Housing Rates
Housing Rates for the 2018-2019 academic year will be available
in late March 2018. All residents will be notified once available. If
you have any questions please contact Residence Life & Housing.
Thinking about living off campus?
In a lot of cases, the cost of living on campus in a residence hall is more affordable than living
off-campus in an apartment or rental home. Your rent living on campus includes utilities like
laundry, electricity, gas, water, air condition, and heating, Wi-Fi, and cable. In most houses and
apartments, you will have to pay for these in additional to your rent. Most houses and some
apartments don’t come furnished so that’s another cost you need to add to your expenses. Living
on campus also means you don’t need a car and therefore won’t incur travel expenses such as
gas and parking. Plus, the ability to wake up and walk to your class in minutes is priceless. Most
importantly university housing provides 24/7 security while many off campus options do not have
that readily available.
How does living off campus affect Financial Aid?
Your award considers whether you will be living on campus or commuting based on the
information provided by Residence Life and your FAFSA. Your award indicates your housing
status, if your housing plans change you must notify the Financial Aid office in writing.
Changes to your housing status may impact your financial aid. Please contact financial aid
at [e-mail] or 443-354-3200.
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