FAQs

Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about Student Housing.

How does one apply for student housing?
What are the required application fees for housing?
Is there a required deposit for housing?
Who do I make checks and money orders payable to? What information should I include on it?
If I change my mind about living on campus, can I get my security deposit back?
Does my financial aid award pay for housing?
Is there a credit or criminal background check?
Am I required to provide a proof of immunization before moving on campus?
When will I receive my housing assignment?
Can I terminate my lease agreement and move off campus?
How is Housing priority established?
When are Housing applications due?
What if, after two days, I discover that I can't live with my roommate(s)?
When can I move into my room? Can I move in early?
How will GTF Student Housing contact me once I am a resident in Student Housing?
Where can I find a notary public?
Where can I obtain a money order?
Is there a minimum enrollment requirement in order to live on campus?
Where are we located?
Will I need to relocate over the summer session?

How does one apply for Student Housing?

One can visit our website at: www.gtechhousing.com to apply for housing electronically (online).

What are the required application fees for housing?

A $40 application fee is required for an application and may be submitted through the Student Housing website, www.gtechhousing.com. Once submitted, the application fee is non-refundable. Please note this application fee is separate from the one you paid to Greenville Tech.

A $150 security deposit is required from all students that have been accepted into GTF Student Housing. It may be paid online at www.gtechhousing.com. The security deposit is refunded within 30 days of your move out or should an application cancellation be received prior to the dates listed below, then it will be refunded to you. The return of your security deposit depends whether you were assessed any damage fees upon your move out, or if you had an outstanding balance on your account at the time of move out.

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Who do I make checks and money orders payable to? What information should I include on it?

Please make them payable to GTF Student Housing. You must also ensure that you print your name, address, and telephone number on the check or money order to ensure that it will be applied to your account. Should you fail to include this information or should it not be legible, this may affect your application approval or ability to move into your assignment.

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If I change my mind about living on campus, can I get my security deposit back?

In the event that you have applied for housing but no longer wish to live on campus, please send a written letter of cancellation to our office no later than August 1st, for fall, and January 2nd, for spring. Then, you will be eligible for a full refund of your security deposit. In the event that you apply later than August 1st or January 2nd and are offered housing but do not accept it, your security deposit is non-refundable. Please note that cancellations are not accepted over the phone, they are only accepted in writing.

Yes, your financial aid will cover some of your housing costs, however, this does depend upon your financial aid eligibility and award. Each resident is required to enroll in the Financial Aid Deferral Program, which will request funding from your financial aid award. Although a resident’s financial aid award will pay for these housing fees, you are still responsible to pay $600.00, in August, before you move into your apartment and again in January, when you return from the Winter/Christmas Break.

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Is there a credit or criminal background check?

Yes, both the student and the parental guarantor (co-signer) will undergo a credit and criminal background check. We require a credit check for all applicants in order to establish a threshold that our resident’s must meet. We require a criminal background check to ensure the safety of our residents.

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Am I required to provide a proof of immunization before moving on campus?

Yes, all students are required to have their physician complete an immunization form and certify they have received the appropriate immunizations for on student housing.

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When will I receive my housing assignment?

Assignments are usually mailed out two to four weeks before the beginning of each semester.

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Can I terminate my lease agreement and move off campus?

The lease agreement is a legally binding contract which is meant to last for the entire academic year (see your lease document for specific dates). Students are encouraged first to contact the Office of Student Housing to inquire regarding the lease cancellation process. In the event of cancellation of the housing contract, the student will be charged the Housing Fees for the entire semester and up to half of the Housing Fees for next semester.

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How is Housing priority established?

Housing priority is established on a first come, first serve basis. Once an individual has submitted all required application information they will be screened and then notified of their eligibility. For continuing students, priority is based on how soon one renews their lease agreement. If a continuing student does not renew his or her lease, housing is not guaranteed for the following term.

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When are Housing applications due?

To be considered for priority housing, applications are due no later than June 30 (fall semester), December 9 (spring semester), and April 16 (summer semester).

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What if, after two days, I discover that I can't live with my roommate(s)?

It is our goal to make your stay here at GTF Student Housing positive. Both the Resident Assistant staff and Professional Staff are available to assist you. Room change information will come through your Resident Assistant and GTC Gmail account.

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When can I move into my room? Can I move in early?

The Office of Student Housing will assign a time for you to move in, based on your last name. For example, if your last name is “Smith”, you would be assigned to the R-Z group. You will NOT be able to move in earlier than your assigned time, as Student Housing will be very busy trying to accommodate all new and returning residents on move in day.

Each GTC student is provided a Greenville Tech email (GTC Gmail account) address. This is the official email that will be used by the Office of Student Housing to communicate information to residents once they have moved into Student Housing. GTC will notify all students about how to access this email account during Orientation.

One may find a notary at a local bank or post office.

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Where can I obtain a money order?

Money orders can be obtained from most convenience stores, banks, and post offices.

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Is there a minimum enrollment requirement in order to live on campus?

Yes, students are required to be enrolled in 12 credit hours, which is considered a full-time academic course load for students.

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Where are you located?

We are located on the Barton Campus of Greenville Tech beside the HVAC Building and Central Stores (building numbers 601).

Yes. During summer months, residents are required to move into one building that will be designated for summer semester housing. If the resident already lives in that buildingill I , then he or she may not have to relocate.

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The GTF Student Housing priority deadline for Spring 2012 has passed, though applications will still be accepted. Applications for Fall 2012 housing will be accepted beginning in March. Please contact our office if you have questions.