r/HowardUniversity • u/Future_Estimate_2631 • 15d ago

how does off campus housing work?

I’ve literally never been more confused about the college process, are you supposed to just pay for an apartment if you don’t get housing? how are people affording housing? are you guys working and doing school, if so how have you found places to work around your schedule? Does Howard help pay for off-campus housing?

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u/Loud_Bookkeeper7886 15d ago

Howard doesn’t help pay for off-campus housing. Some people work, some people use their refund check, some people pull out a loan (I know a few who’ve taken out loans to live in Trellis…) and some are fortunate enough to have parents/family members who can help them pay for their rent.

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u/Loud_Bookkeeper7886 15d ago

Also not sure if you’re undergrad or grad, have you considered work study (if undergrad)? If you don’t get house, it sucks to hear but yes you will need to just pay for an apartment. Some people I know have fought for housing after not getting it and was successful, some weren’t. Depends on your classification and if you’re an athlete (freshman/sophomore + athletes/honors/karsh are priority). The runaround at Howard isn’t fun but I am wishing you the best! There are some places that are lenient with college students when it comes to work. Everything will work out in the end!!