"Apartment Style" Halls Frequently Asked Questions

01) How do I sign up?
02) What if I am not a current resident of an apartment or residence hall?
03) What are the dates of the contract?
04) What are the rates? Payment terms?
05) What are the cancellation terms?
06) I see that I get two meals at the dining halls with my contract. What does that mean?
07) What are the differences between The Courtyards and The Village?
08) What is the difference between a "Balcony" and a "French Balcony" on the floor plans?
09) What utilities are included in the price of the contract at Courtyards and Village?
10) What furniture is included in the apartment?
11) Where are the 12-month neighborhoods located?
12) What if I signed up for a 12-month contract, but my plans have changed and I am leaving Lincoln in May?
13) What if I signed up for a 9-month contract (ending May 15) but I need to stay for the summer?
14) What if I signed up for a 9-month contract (ending May 15) but need to stay for half the summer?
15) How much are the rates increasing for 2008/09?
16) Is the Returner Student Discount available to me as a Courtyards/Village resident?
17) How many credit hours must I take to stay in the halls?
18) Do I have to pay an advance payment when I turn in my contract?
19) What if I'm under 19 and don't have a parent/guardian signature on my contract?
20) What if I will be 19 a few days after the sign-up?
21) What do I do if I have a class or work conflict, and I can't make it to sign-up on the right day?
22) What if I go through sign-up then I decide to live off-campus instead?
23) Do my roommates and I have to have the same type of contract (e.g. I sign up for a 12-month but my roommates only want 9-month)?


How do I sign up?
Apt style returner signup will begin on February 1. If you are returning to the same room in Courtyards/Village you may get your room assignment when you submit your contract online. If you would like a different suite or different room within your suite, simply print off your remittance form and bring it to the student union on February 5.

What if I am not a current resident of a Residence Hall or The Courtyards/Village?
Current residents will have a priority sign-up beginning Feb. 1. Current Housing residents will then have a chance to enter a lottery for spaces available.

• If you have a friend who lives in apartment-style, they can request you as a roommate.
• If you know someone who lives in Housing that wants to enter the lottery with you, you can do that. They will be the group leader
• Or you can email Housing and ask to be put on the waiting list. This option is only available after March 1.

What are the dates of the contract?
There are 9-month and 12-month contracts available. The dates of the 9-month contract are August 16, 2008 through May 15, 2009 with the option to extend the contract. The dates of the 12-month contract are August 16, 2008 to July 31, 2009.

What are the rates? Payment terms?
There are two payment plans for The Courtyards/Village. Pay Plan 1 for has three installments billed in September, February, and May. Pay Plan 2 is set up on monthly installments.

The rates are as follows:

	9 Month Contract	12 Month Contract
2 Bedroom	$5512	$6708
4 Bedroom	$5032	$6096

For more detailed information please refer to the 08-09 Courtyards/Village Contract Booklet.

What are the cancellation terms?
Cancellations made prior to May 1, 2008 result in a $200 cancellation fee. Cancellations from May 1 - July 15 result in a $500 cancellation fee. Cancellations after July 15 will result in a cancellation fee of 40% of remaining balance of the contract. All cancellations must be made in writing to the University Housing office.

Contact us at:
housing@unl.edu

Send written notice to:
University Housing
1115 N. 16th St.
Lincoln, NE 68588

I see that I get two meals at the dining halls with my contract. What does that mean?
Two meals in the dining halls are provided with the contract. The meals may be used in any of the dining halls Monday through Friday when dining service is open. The meals may not be used at the Hewit Training Table or for special holiday dinners.

What are the differences between The Courtyards and The Village?
The Village has a Clubhouse and convenience store located in the North Building. The Village has 161-2 bedroom suites and 51-4 bedroom suites available and The Courtyards has 108-4 bedroom suites and 23-2 bedroom suites.

What is the difference between a "Balcony" and a "French Balcony" on the floor plans?
A french balcony offers doors that open to a railing with a view of the courtyard/surrounding scenery below. A unit with a regular balcony will have doors that open up onto a small patio with railings, these offer a view of the courtyards/surrounding scenery.

What utilities are included in the price of the contract at Courtyards and Village?
All utilities including heat/AC, electricity, water, cable and internet access.

What furniture is included in the apartment?
A loftable/adjustable bed, dresser, and desk are included in the bedrooms. A couch, chair, tv stand, and side table are included in the living area. Two stools are included for the dining counter. The kitchen is fully furnished with a dishwasher, stove, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. There are waste baskets in the kitchen and bathroom, and each bedroom has its own full length mirror as well.

Where are the 12-month neighborhoods located?
At The Courtyards floors 1 and 2 will be available for 12-month contracts.

What if I signed up for a 12-month contract, but my plans have changed and I am leaving Lincoln in May?
You need to notify the Housing Office that you wish to modify your contract to a 9-month contract to end on May 15, 2009. Please view the difference in payment schedule in the Courtyards/Village Contract Booklet.

What if I signed up for a 9-month contract (ending May 15) but I need to stay for the summer?
You need to notify the Housing Office by April 1st of your intent to extend your contract to a 12-month contract. You will be charged the 12-month rate for your entire contract period. Please view the difference in payment schedule in Courtyards/Village Contract Booklet.

What if I signed up for a 9-month contract (ending May 15) but need to stay for half the summer? (e.g. the first five week session of summer session)
Your contract will need to be converted to a 12-month contract, ending July 31. A partial extension is not available. Summer Housing is also available in Selleck, Fedde and Husker Halls.

How much are the rates increasing for next year?
The rates will increase less than 5% for the next year. Please refer to next years policy booklet.

Is the Returner Student Discount available to me as a Courtyards/Village resident?
Returner Student Discounts are only available to those in the traditional residence halls.

How many credit hours must I take to stay in the halls?
To be eligible to live in the residence halls, a student must be enrolled for at least six semester hours (not to include extension or correspondence courses.)

Do I have to pay an advance payment when I turn in my contract?
An advance payment of $200 is due when you turn in your Apartment-Style contract, the remaining balance of $300 is due by June 15. This advance payment total of $500 will be applied to your last billing installment.

What if I'm under 19 and don't have a parent/guardian signature on my contract?
Please refer to the instructions in the signature portion of the online contract.

What if I will be 19 a few days after the sign-up?
Please refer to the instructions in the signature portion of the online contract.

What do I do if I have a class or work conflict, and I can't make it to sign-up on the right day?
You may have someone else bring in your remittance form. Please also send written documentation informing housing staff that you are giving this person authority to select a room assignment for you.

What if I go through sign-up then I decide to live off-campus instead?
Contact the Housing Office to cancel your contract. The cancellation fee for cancellations received before May 1 is $200 and for those received May 1 to July 15 is $500.00. After July 15 the cancellation is 40% of the remaining balance due on the contract.

Do my roommates and I have to have the same type of contract (e.g. I sign up for a 12-month but my roommates only want 9-month)?
You and your roommate(s) do not need to have the same type of contract.