Housing Deposits - The housing deposit for 2008-2009 is $200. The $200 remains in the Controller's Office in an account until the student graduates or moves out of the residence halls.
Moving into the halls - When a student moves into the hall, the Resident Assistant (RA) will give the student a "Room Condition Form (RCF)". This is the form that a student indicates the condition of the walls, flooring, window coverings, etc., much like the forms used when someone rents an apartment. This form will serve as a guide when the student moves out of the halls to determine if there are any damages/changes to the RCF.
Moving out to off-campus housing - When a student terminates the hall assignment they will be asked to schedule a checkout with the R.A. or if the times will not work, the student may be given an "Express Checkout" packet. The packet includes instructions on cleaning the room, returning keys and filing an address to return the deposit (less any damages). The student would then return the packet either to the R.A. or to the Office of Residence Life. Once the office has been given the check-out information, the student name and amount of refund is sent to the Controller's Office. The Controller's Office will mail the housing deposit refund within 4-6 weeks to the address given to Residence Life on the check-out form.
Parent & Student - Since typically the parent pays the housing deposit, it is recommended that the parent and student communicate with one another about the return of the deposit. It will automatically be sent in the students name, so it is up to you to work out the reimbursement of the fee.
Remaining in the hall from one year to the next - If the student lives in the halls during Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 and wants to return for Fall 2009, the housing deposit remains in the account. The deposit is only paid ONE TIME and it remains in the account until the student leaves the residence halls permanently.
Example: Student moves into the halls for Fall 2008 and remains in the halls until May of 2010. The housing deposit was paid for Fall 08 and has remained in the account through May 2010. The RA will check the room upon checkout to compare the check-in status with the check-out status. The student left the room dirty (garbage left in room and the desk chair was missing). The student would be charged for each of the items which would be deducted from the housing deposit of $200. The remainder of the deposit would be returned to the address listed on the check-out form.
We want students and their parents to be satisfied with the living experience at LCSC. Please make sure you read and keep a copy of the Terms & Conditions and the student will be given a copy of the Residence Hall Handbook when they attend the Mandatory Meeting in their hall.
