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The beautiful scenery of Flagstaff comes at a price, and if you want to live off campus, be prepared to include an arm or leg with your monthly rent payment. Numerous apartment complexes are scattered around the city, and because Flagstaff is the location of many summer homes, several students choose to rent out houses. If you are able to get a few people together to help out with rent and utilities, the finances become a little less frustrating. Most of the non-student residents of Flag are very friendly and supportive of the school. If you do choose to move off, start looking as early as possible—spots will fill up quickly.

Unless a student is forced to move off campus for judicial reasons, there is really no reason to get away from the dorms. Sure, you'll get a bit more freedom, and perhaps you won't have to share a bedroom, but trying to commute from off campus is ridiculous, and the price of a parking pass for non-resident commuters could buy you your own third-world country. If you find the right deal and the right people to room with, living off campus can be cheaper than living in a dorm; nevertheless, it's not really worth the headache. Also, contrary to popular belief, freshmen are not required to live on campus, though they are strongly encouraged to, as moving off campus will leave you out of the loop regarding University events and activities.

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Off-Campus Housing at Northern Arizona University

Hschaub6

English Language Studies '16

4.6

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Everything If You Look

NAU is really good with helping people find off-campus housing. They even have ON-campus housing for older students! They're called villages though and they're scattered about campus. If you're a sophomore or upperclassman, you can apply to live in one of the villages, each house able to support up to four students, if you have completed the credit requirement and maintain a high GPA. For every year you get older, the credit requirement goes up (60 for sophomores, 90 for juniors, etc.) But, your advisor can help you find close-by apartments as well. It's really key to stay in touch with your advisor as they can also help you find a job to support yourself and even get you an internship somewhere under your major.

May 10, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Northern Arizona University

Neeshanasty

Education '16

3.5

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Apartments Are Cheaper

Apartments at NAU are cheaper than living in a dorm by $100 or some dollars. But the thing is, if you are a freshman, you can't live in them. They are a benefit for upperclassmen. I am an incoming freshman and it sucks that I can't live in one, but those are the perks.

May 06, 2012

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cw483

Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine '14

4.6

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Off-Campus Housing

There are so many options available for students who want to live off-campus. Students can choose from apartments, condos, houses, etc. Students can also find places within their budget, that are also near campus.

Mar 15, 2012

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