Housing Costs & Eligibility

2026-2027 Contract Dates and Cost

Academic Year Contract

Dates: Aug. 22, 2026-May 8, 2027
Cost: Rent is $7,400, with two $3,700 charges at the beginning of both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Deposit: $500

Deposit Information

A non-refundable $500 deposit is required. The $500 damage deposit can be recouped upon moving out of STC Housing if there are no damages beyond normal wear and tear of the unit. 

Contract information

• Students who move in mid-year will be charged a pro-rated amount based on the actual check-in date.
• You may cancel your lease contract within 72 hours of signing, without penalty, by providing written notice (via email) of your intent to cancel your lease contract. Lease contracts cancelled after 72 hours of signing and prior to the conclusion of the lease term will incur a contract breakage fee of $1,300.

Summer 2027 Contract

Contract Information

• All students who have a current academic year contract are eligible to sign a separate summer contract to stay in apartments over the summer.
  
• Students who sign up for summer before Jan. 1, 2027, will receive a discount on summer rent.
  
• Students that sign on for summer must understand that they may be required to move to a different unit so we can consolidate our residents for maintenance and cleaning needs.
• You may cancel your lease contract within 72 hours of signing, without penalty, by providing written notice (via email) of your intent to cancel your lease contract. Lease Contracts cancelled after 72 hours of signing and prior to the conclusion of the lease term will incur a contract breakage fee of $1,300.

Eligibility Information for 2026-2027

Eligible Southeast Technical College students must be enrolled in a program of study, making satisfactory academic progress and registered in at least one course throughout the duration of their Housing contract. 

If a student becomes ineligible for any reason, the student will have to vacate STC Housing.

Students who complete the Southeast Tech Housing Application must disclose if they are or have ever been required to register as a sex offender pursuant to law. No person who is required by law to register as a sex offender may reside in Southeast Tech Housing. Students must also disclose criminal history that includes conviction, guilty plea, no contest plea or suspended imposition of sentence involving a felony offense.

Southeast Tech does not provide family housing, nor does it require students to live on campus. 

Summer 2026 Contract

Dates: May 10, 2026-July 26, 2026
Cost: Before Dec. 31, 2025: $1,450
After Jan. 1, 2026: $1,900
Deposit: N/A

Contract Information

All students who have a current academic year contract are eligible to sign a separate summer contract to stay in apartments over the summer.
Students who sign up for summer before Jan. 1, 2026, will receive a $450 discount on summer rent.
Students that sign on for summer must understand that they may be required to move to a different unit so we can consolidate our residents for maintenance and cleaning needs.
You may cancel your lease contract within 72 hours of signing, without penalty, by providing written notice (via
email) of your intent to cancel your lease contract. Lease Contracts cancelled after 72 hours of signing and prior to the conclusion of the lease term will incur a contract breakage fee of $1,300.

Eligibility Information for 2025-2026

Eligible Southeast Technical College students must be enrolled in a program of study, making satisfactory academic progress and registered in at least one course throughout the duration of their Housing contract.

If a student becomes ineligible for any reason, the student will have the option to pay the contract breakage fee or the student may remain in Housing through the term of their contract but, will be subject to all Housing policies and regulations as an enrolled student.

Students who complete the Southeast Tech Housing Application must disclose if they are or have ever been required to register as a sex offender pursuant to law. No person who is required by law to register as a sex offender may reside in Southeast Tech Housing. Students must also disclose criminal history that includes conviction, guilty plea, no contest plea or suspended imposition of sentence involving a felony offense. 

Southeast Tech does not provide family housing nor does it require students to live on campus.