Housing

SPSCC students can choose to live with a local family, rent an apartment, or live with nearby relatives or friends. SPSCC does not have on-campus housing but offers an apartment program close to the Olympia Campus.

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Apartment Program

Enjoy safe, high-quality living spaces within walking distance of the Olympia Campus when you choose the SPSCC Apartment Program. The apartments provide an opportunity to live and connect with other SPSCC students while being close to bus lines, restaurants, and shopping.

Apartments are not furnished and have a shared living area, kitchen, dining room, bedrooms, and bathrooms. They also have a stove/oven, refrigerator/freezer, washer/dryer, and dishwasher. Each apartment complex has a workout gym and community center.

Rental rates for apartments are affordable, competitive, and include all utilities including internet. Rent and housing fees are applied to your student account every quarter. You may use the college payment plan to pay for these costs in addition to your tuition and fees.

You must be 18 to live in an apartment. Apartments with 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms each have two bathrooms. There are two options: a student can rent a private bedroom, or share a room (for a lower rental rate). Singe/twin beds are only allowed in the bedrooms. Apartments and inventory are limited.

All steps of the application process must be completed for your application to be considered:

  • Submit the online application. There is a $125 non-refundable application fee. By applying, you acknowledge that SPSCC may complete a background check.
  • Clear the background check.
  • Upon determining eligibility and once space is available, you will receive an offer of placement via e-mail along with instructions for the next steps.
  • Accept the placement offer by the indicated deadline. Failure to meet this deadline may result in SPSCC moving down the waitlist and your application moving to the bottom of the list.
  • Schedule a lease signing appointment. You will receive your keys and can begin moving in.
  • We offer leases based on the academic schedule and you will have the option to renew your lease each quarter.

Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Winter 2025

Spring 2025

 

By submitting and signing an application, I agree to the following statements: I certify that all the information given is complete and accurate. I agree to comply and follow the policies and procedures outlined in the SPSCC Apartment Lease and Handbook. I agree to pay all the fees associated with my participation in this program. I understand that housing is not required by SPSCC, and participation in this program is my voluntary choice. I understand that neither SPSCC nor any of its agents or guardians are insurers of my safety and the safety of my belongings, and that SPSCC does not provide special insurance for my protection. SPSCC and its employees will be held harmless from and against all claims, damages, actions liability and expenses concerning injuries to me and my personal property that may arise. The terms hereof shall serve as a release and assumption of risk for my heirs, executor, administrators, and all members of my family. I certify that I am of lawful age and am competent to sign this statement of Informed Acknowledgment and Consent or if I am under 18, my parent/guardian is competent to sign on my behalf. I hereby voluntarily sign this document and knowingly assume the risks associated with this program, and knowingly release and hold harmless from liability SPSCC as above-described.

I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY READING IT BEFORE I SIGNED IT. I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON THAT THE FOREGOING IS TRUE AND CORRECT.

Student Apartment Rates 2024-2025

Deposit (one-time): $850

Application Fee (one-time): $125

Early Move In Fee: $75

Late Move Out Fee: $75

Fall 2024 

Single Occupancy: $3,875 

Double Occupancy: $2,250 

Summer 2024, Winter & Spring 2025 

Single Occupancy: $2,900 

Double Occupancy: $1,650

You will renew leases each quarter and charges are placed on your account each quarter based on the tuition deadline schedule for tuition, class fees, etc. This cycle provides you the opportunity to sign up for the Nelnet payment plan with the college to pay on a monthly payment plan.

The SPSCC Housing Program will provide you with information on the lease renewal process and important deadlines, so you can decide to stay in the apartment program for the following academic quarter or search for other housing options. This mid-quarter renewal process provides you time to plan ahead and the flexibility to cancel your lease each quarter if needed.

  Summer 2024 Fall 2024 Winter 2025 Spring 2025
Move In 7/2/24 9/9/24 1/2/25 4/1/25
Move Out 8/29/24 12/13/24 3/22/25 6/21/25
Classes Begin 7/5/23 9/23/24 1/8/24 4/8/24
Last Day Finals 8/24/23 12/12/24 3/22/24 6/21/24
Apartment Inspection Week 8/4/24 11/11/24 2/3/25 5/5/25
Subsequent Lease Renewal Deadline 8/16/24 11/25/24 2/21/25 5/30/25
Housing Fees Applied to
Continuing Student Account
6/4/24 8/27/24 12/10/24 3/11/25

Homestay Program

The most affordable option is the SPSCC Homestay Program. Homestay is a great way to experience local culture. Our diverse hosts consist of females, males, couples with children, single parents with children, retired persons, and persons who practice religion. Your host will provide you with a private room and most meals.

Host families are on a convenient bus line to campus. All SPSCC students are provided free bus transportation. Homestays are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply for this program by submitting a Student Homestay Application. 

Application Fee (one-time): $125

Placement Fee (one-time): $550

You will receive the homestay matching service, continued support from the staff throughout your time at SPSCC, and airport pick-up.

Complete Homestay | $680 per month

  • 7 breakfasts and lunches a week with food provided by the host and prepared by the student
  • 5 dinners a week prepared by the host

Partial Host | $625 per month

  • No meals provided
  • The host will provide the student with a furnished private room, Wi-Fi, and access to a kitchen

After you submit a homestay application, SPSCC will begin the matching process for that specific term.  Applying early will give you priority in the matching process, but all students will receive their family's profile approximately 2 weeks prior to the new student arrival date.

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