Sink, toilet, tub, & shower – are the faucets and fixtures working correctly? Is there sufficient water pressure? Check that the water gets hot enough – it should be able to reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit after three minutes of running.Īppliances & cabinets – are they damaged, inoperable, or missing parts? Make sure there is no exposed or damaged wiring. Walls, floors, & ceilings – are they in good condition? Make sure there are no cracks, holes, gaps, trip hazards, or damage to these surfaces.Įlectrical – Check your light switches and outlets to see if they are working and in good repair. If used as an emergency exit, make sure it can open and is unobstructed.
Windows – are all window panes in place and unbroken? Are the window locks working? Windows should be weather tight with no breezes or moisture coming through. Housing paperwork is complete, you will be able to sign a Lease Agreement.Doors – are all doors working properly and in good repair? Make sure there’s no damage to the door jambs, hardware, weather stripping, or protective treatment. Submit your housing application by clicking 'APPLY ONLINE', pay the applicable upfront fees, and complete the S.M.A.R.T. b) If you are qualifying through Income Verification, you will need to bring your most recent W2 and your 3 most recent pay stubs, your Financial Award letter for Fall 2020/Spring 2021, and your tuition bill into the leasing office. a) If you are qualifying through Financial Aid, please bring your Financial Aid Award letter for Fall 2020/Spring 2021 into the leasing office. How does the leasing process work for S.M.A.R.T. Please contact our leasing office for more information on income verification. If you do not qualify based on the need-based financial aid list, then you can attempt to qualify based on your annual income. How do I qualify through Income Verification? If you have any items that appear on the list, no matter the amount, then you automatically qualify for S.M.A.R.T. You would need to look at your current Financial Aid Award Letter for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021, then compare your grants/scholarships/loans to the approved need-based Financial Aid list. If you are currently receiving need-based financial aid, you may automatically qualify. Parental support (money given by parents to cover living expenses) is taken into consideration as income - it is limited and cannot be the only source of income. It is designed to assist those who are working to cover their living expenses. Housing is a program created by the city of Austin to assist students who are either receiving need-based financial aid or who are paying for school through student loans. All requests are served on a first-come, first-served basis and are taken in order based on the date your lease was received. You can list your preferences on your housing application, and we will do our best to place you in the unit that fits those requests. Change your mind? No problem! You can modify your matches if your preferences change up until the matching period close date. Yes! You can search for and match with specific roommates in the RoomSync app. Want a roommate with the same major? You got it! Prefer to live with someone who goes to bed early? No problem! Looking for a roommate who enjoys college football? No sweat! You control your search and matching criteria to find the perfect roommate. You decide what matters most when narrowing down your search. You will have the opportunity to create a personal profile, search, filter, chat and match with other residents who will be living in the community. Yes! Our roommate matching program is powered by RoomSync–a roommate matching app. Click here to login to the Resident Portal and get started. You just need a few minutes and your checking account or card info to setup payments. Yes! Save time in the future and never miss a rental installment by setting up recurring payments. No, bills are not sent to residents each month, but you may see payment reminders posted around the property. We accept credit cards, debit cards and ACH payments online through our Resident Portal. Installments are due on the 1st of every month per the payment schedule outlined in the lease agreement. These installments do not represent a monthly rent amount and are not prorated. The lease agreement will reflect the total rent amount typically divided into 12 equal installments due August 1 - July 1. The resident is charged a total rent amount for the contracted occupancy period. The typical lease term is approximately 11.5 months of occupancy which coincides with the university's academic calendar.