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How do I pay for housing?
Yes. If you receive financial aid, you can use it to help pay for on and off-campus housing.
Apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA.gov.
If you are at Lynx Crossing: Your costs will be billed to your student account. After completing a housing contract, you will receive an email from Financial Aid confirming an adjustment to your estimated cost and a revised financial aid award letter.
If you are renting off-campus: You will be responsible for paying rent monthly to your off-campus unit and you may be able to use your financial aid to pay for the rent cost, if you receive a refund. Any aid you have accepted for the semester will pay through your student account at the beginning of the term. Once financial aid has paid to your student account, you may have a remaining balance which will be distributed as a refund and you can use to pay for off campus housing. We suggest including your rent payments (per month) in your cost of attendance each semester.
Click here to go to the financial aid page.
You may need to accept some or all of the loans offered to help with costs of living. The best way to determine this is to compare your estimated costs for tuition, fees, and housing for the year with the financial aid you have available. If the financial aid you have available for the year (not counting work-study funding or loans) is enough to cover the estimated tuition, fee and housing costs for the year then you may not need loans. If the estimated costs are higher than your estimated financial aid, then you may consider accepting loans to help pay the difference. To accept loans, you can click on the Award Info tab on the Financial Aid Menu in the Student Hub. Also keep an eye-out for informational emails to help you through the loan process.
This will depend on your situation.
- If you are living at the Lynx Crossing, expect to pay $5000-$7000 per semester. For more details click here.
- If you are renting off-campus unit from one of our student friendly apartments, rents can range from $850-$1300 a month plus utilities and other fees. Utilities can be an addition $50-$100 a month depending on the time of year. Others fee could include renters insurances, Wi-Fi, pet fees, and etc.
All situations can vary but this is a range you can expect.
- You can consider looking into scholarships to help pay for your cost of living. Visit the Scholarship page to learn more.
- You can consider work study when applying for financial aid. Visit the Work study page to find out more.
- You can consider part time employment. Visit the Classroom 2 Career Hub page for more information. The Classroom 2 Career Hub (C2 Hub for short) is specialized program to connect students to employment opportunities.
- The City of Denver does have rental assistance options for individuals struggling to pay their rent. There are specific requirements to qualify for these programs. Please email the Student Care Center to learn more.
Make yourself at home! Finding housing that meets your unique needs is a challenge. MSU Denver is here to help.
The Dean of Students Office is here to help with all aspects of the housing process. From applying to apartments, finding roommates, signing a lease, and navigating the city. There are a variety of housing options in the Denver-metro area for you to consider.
If you are looking for the benefits and convenience of a University residence hall as your next home, be sure to check out MSU Denver’s affiliated housing at Lynx Crossing located adjacent to campus. Lynx Crossing is the only on-campus affiliated housing option. Lynx is owned and operated by our neighbor institution University of Colorado Denver. Spots are limited and fill up quickly. Click here to find out more.
Visit the Off-Campus Housing site for information on local properties who welcome MSU Denver residents as well as a tool to connect with potential roommates from within our MSU Denver community.
As you are considering your options, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with our additional resources for tips and guidance on signing a lease, local utilities and more. Also, be sure to visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to find more information.
Contact our Student Housing Project Manager!
Abbie Kell, MSW, is here to support you as you explore housing options.
Email Abbie!Disclaimer
This information is solely intended as a service to MSU Denver students and those persons affiliated with the University. The University does not endorse or recommend any specific landlord, individual property owner, property management company, or individual person and inclusion of any listing should not be construed as such. MSU Denver does not inspect any of the properties listed or available on this resource list and does not guarantee nor warranty, either express or implied, the accuracy, completeness, suitability, or reliability of any listed property or information associated therewith. While all efforts have been made to include correct and current information, MSU Denver cannot guarantee the availability of any listings beyond the original date of posting and the information listed is subject to change without further notice. MSU Denver does not warrant that the use of any information contained in a listing is free of any claims of copyright infringement.