Housing applications for fall open in the spring each year. Students must apply early as we generally have a waiting list. Read more frequently asked questions pertaining to housing on the Housing page!
How do I apply for Housing?Please visit our webpage on the Coastal Alabama Community College website, www.coastalalabama.edu/housing to find the link to the Housing Application. The application must be completed online.
Who can apply for Housing?Any Coastal Alabama Community College student who will be considered full time during the semesters they live on campus and are 16 years of age or older. During Fall and Spring semesters a Full-time student is defined as taking 12 or more credit hours and in the Summer Semester a Full-time student is defined as taking 6 or more credit hours. Exceptions are made for programs that require less credit hours, such as the Nursing Program.
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Housing Office accepts applications for Residence Hall assignments regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, or qualified disability. Residence Hall assignments are determined on a first come, first serve basis, after pre-defined scholarship recipients have been assigned.
Is there an application fee and how do I pay it? Will Financial Aid cover it?A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 is required for the Fall/Spring semesters, or $50.00 for the Summer semester. Financial Aid will not cover the costs of the Application Fee. You can log into your OneACCS account to pay your application fee.
If I’m not offered housing will I get a refund for my application fee?Unfortunately, no. All application fees are non-refundable, but if a spot becomes available you will be notified.
Who do I contact to set up a payment plan?You can find options to set up a payment plan in your OneACCS account via Touchnet (the payment portal).
How do I cancel my housing application/contract?In order to cancel your application or contract, you must complete the online Housing Cancellation form. If you are interested in cancelling your application, you will not be refunded the $100.00 application fee. If you are interested in cancelling your contract once already living on campus, you must meet one of the following requirements:
A. Have gotten or about to be married.
B. Military Orders.
C. Have fulfilled your degree plan criteria and have less than 12 credit hours to complete in order to graduate.
D. Have been directed by your physician to live off campus.
If you are still requesting to live off campus but meet none of the above criteria, you can submit a hardship letter to the Housing office for review at housing@coastalalabama.edu.
Where is housing offered?Housing is offered at the Bay Minette and Brewton Campuses. Be sure to visit the Residence Halls page for details.
What is the cost for Housing?Visit the Housing Rates page for details.