Apply for Housing

1. Do I need to complete the criteria listed before applying? Yes

2. Can I skip some of the criteria listed, and apply for housing? No

3. I am a new student trying to apply for housing, and I cannot access the housing portal.

If you are a new student and you are unable to access the housing portal, you may not have met all of the criteria. Please make sure the following has been met before you apply. Please do not skip any of the steps because it will cause a delay in you applying.

• You must be accepted to Alabama A&M University before applying for housing. 
• You need a 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Financial Aid before applying. (AAMU school code 001002)
• Your enrollment fee of $115 should be paid in advance.

Also, make sure the Financial Aid Office has your FAFSA on file. Just because you received an e-mail verifying your FAFSA has been processed, does not mean AAMU has it. It takes 3 to 5 days before AAMU will have it on file.

4.  I am a transfer student, and want to reside in upperclassmen housing. What do I need to do?

If you have at least 31 credit hours, you should be able to apply for upperclassmen housing. However, it will depend on whether or not your credit hours have been confirmed and available in Banner. If not, you will see the same housing selection as the first-time freshmen.

 5. I want to room with my friend what do I need to do? 
First, everyone must have access to apply. You need to send a roommate request to your friend within the housing portal. Once they approve, only one person needs to choose the room. Wherever you go your friend will show up. Do not choose a room before requesting approval from your roommate.

6. I am a graduate student, how do I apply for housing? All graduate students should follow the same directions given to new students. All new graduate students' housing selection will be in our Off Campus Apartment Communities.

It is very important for students to register for housing early.  Returning students desiring to live on campus for the 2024-2025 academic year must meet the following criteria:

• Have your 2024-2025 FAFSA on file with Financial Aid.
• Pre-register for Fall 2024 classes: minimum 12 credit hours (undergraduate students) and minimum 9 credit hours (graduate students)
• Pay $150 application fee.

Housing Registration Process Opens for Returning Students (Details TBA)

1. I am not sure what student classification means or the credit hours associated with it?

2. I am a returning student applying for housing, why am I unable to access the housing application?

If you are a returning student, and you cannot access the housing application you may not have met the criteria. Please make sure the following has been met before you apply.

• Have the 2024-2025 FAFSA,  on file with Financial Aid
• Pre-register for Fall 2024 classes: minimum 12 credit hours (undergraduate students) and minimum 9 credit hours (graduate students)
• Pay $150 non-refundable application fee

3. I am a returning student and there is a “hold” on my account. Will this keep me from applying for housing. Yes. If you have a “hold” on your account, it will prevent you from registering for classes. Now is the time to have those “holds” removed. The most common “holds” are the following:

• Medical, you need to submit your documents to the Health and Counseling Center.
• Accounts Receivable (A/R), you need to make an appointment to schedule a payment plan. After all your aid has posted, and you still have a balance. Use the virtual lines to make an appointment https://www.aamu.edu/campus-life/virtual-lines.html

If your financial aid has not posted, along with accepting your loans. You need to reach out to financial aid first by making an appointment using the Virtual Lines https://www.aamu.edu/campus-life/virtual-lines.html

•  Judicial, you need to complete the sanctions given based on your Student Conduct Issue.

It is the students responsibly to take care of having the holds removed. No excuses. However, it is the various offices responsibility to respond to your issue in a timely manner. You are welcome to reach out to housing@aamu.edu for directions on how to proceed.

4. Do I need to complete the criteria listed before applying? Yes

5. Can I skip some of the criteria listed and apply for housing? No

6. I want to room with my friend what do i need to do?

All students wishing to reside together must meet all application criteria in order to access the housing application. You need to send a roommate request to your friend within the housing portal. Once they approve, only one person needs to choose the room. Wherever you go your friend will show up.

7. I don’t see the residence hall/apartment community that I desire to reside. Can my application be canceled and resubmitted? No

• If I do not select a room because I do not see the hall, complex, or community desired, can my application fee be refunded? Students who pay the nonrefundable application fee are only eligible to choose an assignment, which is based on availability.
• If a selection is not made, will housing assign me to a room. No. It is very important not to delay your housing selection.

Directions on how to apply:

1. To access the Housing Application (Housing Agreement) log into your Single Sign-On Account (SSO).
2. Student will be directed to pay housing application fee, and renter's insurance.
3. How to complete the Housing Agreement Process.
4. How to form a roommate group if applicable.
5. How to select your room.

*Housing is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.