Housing

Although not all colleges require it, we recommend that you live on campus, at least for your first year.  Living in a dormitory helps you get to know people and become more involved in campus life.

After you've been accepted to and have chosen a college or university (late spring), you will be asked to submit your request for housing.  Most colleges and universities have a variety of dormitory arrangements, so it is good to read about all of your options before making your request.  To secure your place in the dorm, you'll generally have to pay a housing deposit of up to several hundred dollars, which will then be deducted from your bill in the fall.  (Note: if you will receive full financial aid and this deposit presents an extreme hardship to your family, be sure to call the college to see if it can be waived.)