What is included in the rent charges?

Your rent covers all utilities, basic telephone service, access to TCU's high-speed Internet, and cable television.  You will be billed for long distance charges.
 
 

 How do I pay my housing charge?

Your student account will be charged prior to each semester.  Your housing charges must be paid in the same manner as your tuition charges  Please contact Financial Services regarding questions about payments to your student account
 
 

 Can I stay in GSA year round?   
Yes.  GSA is open year round.  
 
 

 If I am not able to take 9 hours in the summer, may I stay in GSA during the summer months?

Yes.  You must be classified as full time during the regular academic year.  For the months of June and July, you do not have to carry a full course load.
 
 

 Are there any one-bedroom apartments?  

GSA does not have one-bedroom apartments.
 
 

I will need a roommate; how do I go about finding one?

You may go about this several different ways. First, if you know a full time TCU graduate student, the two of you can apply together for GSA.  Make sure you request one another on your applications.  Second, ask people who are in your field of study if they know another graduate student in need of a roommate.  This can be an excellent resource for you. 

Are pets allowed?  

The only pets allowed are fish. The aquarium cannot exceed 30 gallons.

 

I have a family.  Can married graduate students live in the apartments?

Yes, married graduate students can live in the apartments.  At least one person in the family has to be a full time TCU graduate student.  Maximum occupancy for a family is two adults and two children.

 

I want to move in to GSA with a friend of mine who does not go to TCU.  Is this an option?

Occupants of GSA have to be full time students in a recognized TCU
graduate program or a spouse or dependent child of a full time TCU
graduate student.

 

I have turned in my application, agreement, and deposit, when will I know if I will have a place in the GSA?

Placement in the GSA is a two-fold process.  The first step is to turn in an application, agreement, and deposit.  Once your information is received, it is hand processed and you are placed on a priority list. The date you submit your paperwork determines your place on the priority list. The second step for placement is determined by your desired date of occupancy on your application. One month out from your desired date of occupancy, the Manager of On Campus Apartments determines which apartment will be open and will place you in an apartment.  You will be notified by email of the apartment offer.  Your address and phone number of your assigned apartment will also be included in the email.  You will need to confirm acceptance of the apartment by replying to the email.  If your desired date of occupancy changes, you need to notify the Manager of On Campus Apartments immediately.  It is important to put the month, day, and year of desired occupancy on your application.
 
 

If I decide not to live in the GSA, will I get my deposit back?

A $250 housing deposit is required of each apartment and is split between two student renters if sharing an apartment. The deposit may be partially refundable: cancellation received less than thirty (30) days before declared date of desired occupancy, no refund; 31-45 days before declared date of desired occupancy, 30% refund; 46-60 days before declared date declared date of desired occupancy, 60%; more than 60 days before declared date of desired occupancy - full refund.