Housing Criteria Checklist
This checklist is to help you complete all requirements necessary to be offered a room in campus housing.
On-campus housing is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Room assignments are made during the month of August.
Housing Financial Incentives
TC3 offers special incentives to help you save money on campus housing costs. Submit your housing contract and $250 deposit by December 1, 2024 and automatically earn a $250 discount on the annual housing cost. If you are awarded the TC3 Housing Grant, you could save an additional $1,000 on the annual housing cost. The grant is offered first to students from Cortland, Tompkins and Tioga counties. Students from other counties are considered on a secondary basis until the housing grant funding is exhausted. Non-New York state residents may apply for the Be One of Us Scholarship to save money on non-resident tuition.
Housing Requirements
To be offered a room you must complete the following:
- Submit housing contract online
- Pay $250 housing deposit online
- File for financial aid (if using to pay college bill, and have the bill cleared by the Registration and Billing Department)
- Register for classes
- Submit immunization records
- Pay $2,500 down payment (if not using financial aid)
Contract
You must complete and submit your Spring 2025 Residence Hall Academic Year Contract. You will need your myTC3 username and password to access and complete the online contract. You may submit a housing contract as soon as you apply to the College. You must be at least 18 years old by December 31, 2024. To request a waiver of the minimum age policy, contact the Vice President of Student Services at vpss@tompkinscortland.edu or 607.844.8222, Ext. 4316. A parent or guardian signature is required for all students under 18 years of age. Students must renew their housing contract on an annual basis. There are financial penalties for breaking the contract between the fall and spring semesters.
The 2024-2025 annual housing rate is $8,868. See the Spring 2025 Residence Hall Contract for break housing costs. Room rates include laundry at no additional cost. Residential students are required to purchase the 17 meals/week plan at an estimated annual cost of $2,750.
NOTE: The contract does not “hold” a room – you must satisfy all steps in this checklist.
Security Deposit and Down Payment
New residents must pay a $250 security deposit. You may pay your deposit as soon as you apply to the College. Check or credit card payments may be made online. Money orders payable to Tompkins Cortland Community College may be mailed to the address at the top of this checklist. Returning residents will have their existing deposit moved to the Fall 2024 semester, unless there are excessive room damages or you owe a bill to the college. If you need to make another deposit, you may do so online using your myTC3 account. Anticipated financial aid may not be used to pay a security deposit. A down payment of $2,500, in addition to the $250 security deposit, is required of students who will not or are not eligible to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
NOTE: The security deposit does not “hold” a room. You must complete all applicable steps in this checklist. Your security deposit will be refunded if you are not offered a room.
Registration
You must be registered for the Spring 2025 semester. New residents may begin the registration process by responding to the Student Success email for a phone advisement appointment. Returning students may meet with their advisor for advisement and registration.
Payment
You must have payment arrangements in place for your college bill. If you intend to use financial aid for your college bill, complete the following:
- File your 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Submit any required documents to the TC3 Financial Aid Office
- You must have your SUNY Smart Track Financial Aid Plan from the TC3 Financial Aid Office
Any part of your bill not satisfied with financial aid must be paid by the semester payment due date.
If you will not or are not eligible to file a FAFSA, then a down payment of $2,500 is required. You may make a down payment any time after you have created your online myTC3 account. The down payment does not guarantee you will be offered a room and will be refunded if housing is not offered. To make a payment, go to www.tompkinscortland.edu. Select myTC3. Use your username and password to access your account. Select myINFO. Select Make a Payment. Follow the on screen instructions.
Special Accommodations
If you require special housing accommodations due to a disability or medical issue, contact Access and Equity Services at 607.844.8222, Ext. 4420. Accommodations might include assignment to a particular building or apartment or availability of specialized equipment. Appropriate documentation of disability or medical issue will be required.
Financial Hold
Financial holds on your myTC3 account must be resolved before you are allowed to register for classes. Sign into your myTC3 account to view your account information. Select “Finances,” then “Balance.” From the menu on the left of the screen, select the period and enter your most recent term of attendance (month/term). Under the “View” option, select “Detail by Charges/Credits” and then select “Change.” You may also contact the Enrollment Services Center.
Immunizations
Documentation demonstrating full compliance of immunizations according to Public Health Law sections 2165 and 2167 must be on file in the Student Health Center. You may submit immunization and health records using the Health and Wellness Portal under your myTC3 account. More information is available at the Health Center or by calling 607.844.8222, Ext. 4487.
Academic Probation or Suspension
If you are on academic probation or suspension at the end of the Fall 2024 semester, you must complete an academic review and/or suspension appeal before you will be considered for campus housing. You must follow the instructions in the email you received regarding your academic status.