Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I submit a Housing Agreement?

Housing Office correspondence will occur through your FIU email address. Please include your email address on the Housing Agreement. Assigned students will be sent a housing invoice that includes their room assignment, room type, costs, payment due date, and other details. The invoice must be returned with payment by the specified deadline. The Housing Agreement is for both the Fall and Spring semesters. Please note that since space is limited we are unable to guarantee housing.

How are assignments and roommates determined?

Housing assignments are made for the Fall and Spring semesters, and separately for Summer A, B or C terms. The Housing Office makes the assignment of space; however, mutual roommate requests are honored, if submitted at the same time and if space is available. Assignments are made without regard to race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. The Housing Office does not guarantee a specific unit, rate, complex, or space assignment.

How do I pay for my housing?

Housing fees for each semester are due in full by the dates provided on the housing invoice. Payment plans are also available. We offer several options for the payment of your housing fees. Payments can be received:

• Online: With an electronic check or credit card (Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) through my.fiu.edu FIU does not accept Visa.
• By mail: Mail it to our Housing Office (check or money orders only).
• In person: At our cashier’s window at the Housing Office (check or money orders only).

Can I use my Financial aid to pay for my housing?

Yes you can. In addition, students receiving full or partial financial assistance may be eligible to defer their housing payment. Deferment may be requested by submitting a completed Fee Deferral Request form prior to the payment due date for each semester. There are three types of housing deferments available to FIU students:

1. Financial Aid. Any FIU student who has received financial aid or a private loan may defer housing fees up to the amount of the award for housing. A copy of your official notification of financial aid award (from the Office of Financial Aid) is due with the Fee Deferral Request form. Tuition and fees are deducted from the award in order to determine the amount available for housing costs. If the award does not cover full fees, only the amount covered can be deferred. The remaining amount is due by the payment deadline provided to the student in a deferral letter.
2. Athletic Scholarships. Students receiving athletic scholarships may defer up to the amount of the award for housing. Any difference between the award and the housing fee assessed is due by the payment deadline provided to the student in a deferral letter.
3. Florida Pre-Paid College Program (FPCP). FPCP students must submit a copy of the Florida Prepaid College Program housing card prior to the payment due date each semester. Any difference between FPCP for housing and the housing fee assessed must be paid by the student by the payment deadline provided to the student in a deferral letter.

Can I cancel my housing?

To initiate a cancellation of the Housing Agreement, whether you have been assigned or are still awaiting an assignment, a student must submit a Cancellation Request Form. The Housing Agreement may be canceled, if one of the following conditions is met:

1. The student withdraws from the university
2. The student participates in an academic program that requires residency outside the Miami-Dade ⁄ Broward area (documentation is required)
3. The student is dismissed or suspended for academic reasons
4. The student graduates and does not continue as an enrolled student in another program
5. The student gets married after signing the Housing Agreement (documentation is required)

To obtain an approved cancellation of the Housing Agreement, the student is responsible for providing evidence of the occurrence of the one of the conditions for cancellation stated earlier no later than the seventh week of the semester.

No refunds shall be made after the seventh week of the semester. Cancellation will not be effective until the information is filed with and verified by the Housing Office. In the event the cancellation is based on the student not enrolling for the following semester, enrollment by the student in the following semester voids the cancellation of the Agreement and the student remains obligated to comply with the terms of the Housing Agreement. If a cancellation request is approved, the University will assess a fee based on the date cancelled. Please review the Terms and Conditions of the Housing Agreement, to determine the amount that will be assessed. Approved cancellations on and after the first day of classes are subject to a $500 fee.

Do I have to leave my room assignment during school breaks?

Students may remain in their room at no additional charge during semester breaks as long as they have a signed Housing Agreement for the next term and all housing fees have been paid. Residential areas remain open during all holidays and vacation periods.

Is there housing available during the summer terms?

Summer housing is available for students enrolled during the summer terms.