Student housing
Student housing at NIC
Applications are now open for our new Student Housing Commons — apply for your program now to be eligible to move in for Fall 2025!
What’s included
Each unit comes fully furnished, ensuring you can move in without the added cost and hassle of arranging your own furniture.
Rent covers:
- Utilities, including water and electricity
- High-speed Wi-Fi, available throughout the entire housing commons
- Free parking
- Secure bike and outdoor equipment storage
- Building maintenance and cleaning costs
We also offer on-site laundry facilities, including convenient, pay-per-load laundry with modern machines and app-based payment options.
Living options
There are four choices available to meet a variety of lifestyle and personal needs.
Nano
These compact, single-occupant units are ideal for people who enjoy living and studying alone and don’t mind sacrificing extra space to save on their budget.
Total size: 183 square feet
Rent: $1,150/month
Studio
Our comfortable studio units are a good option for students who want to keep their independence while enjoying extra space to live and study.
Total size: 240 square feet
Rent: $1,650/month
Quad
Quad units feature four private rooms with a shared kitchen and living area – a great arrangement for students who want to live with friends or peers.
Total size: 947 square feet
Rent: $980 per person/month
Floor plan
Family
These units are customized for family living and are an amazing on-campus option for students with spouses, children and dependents. Up to four people can live in family housing.
Size: 870 square feet
Rent: $2,200/month
Floor plan
Eligibility
Applications for on-campus housing are open to all students who meet one of the following criteria as of their move-in date:
- You are a student who is enrolled in a full-time program or who is taking at least nine academic credits
- You are at least 17 years old or a high school graduate
How to apply
Start by applying for a full-time NIC program or — if you’re already a student — register for at least nine course credits for the upcoming school year.
Once you’ve paid your tuition deposit, you’ll be eligible to apply for on-campus housing. Start your application the NIC StarRez application portal, which new and continuing students can find through the student housing tile on myNIC.
Complete and submit your housing application, including paying a $50 application fee. After finishing your application, watch your NIC student email for updates on your application and next steps.
Payment options
You can pay your rent for the school year in full at the start of term or opt for monthly payments (a small administrative fee will apply).