<p>For next semester, I am transferring to a out of state university.
Because I have been going to a community college near my town, I have very small information about housing. In fact, I have done some research online and a college dorm costs around $6-8000 a year. Won't you be paying similar costs if you would rent an apartment?
what are the differences for these two?
Why would people choose to stay in the dorm with a roommate despite you can have private life in an apartment?
Is there any financial aid factor involved in this?</p>
<p>Some colleges require first year students to live on campus. There are advantages-- a built-in social life, usually a meal plan so you don't have to worry about meals, and no need for transportation to and from campus.</p>
<p>But off campus room and board can be had for less at most places.</p>
<p>Financial aid-wise, though, it might be a wash. Colleges factor in whether you're living on or off campus, and adjust their aid package accordingly.</p>
<p>do i get more financial aid if I live in?</p>
<p>If it's more expensive to live on campus, the cost of college goes up. So the financial aid package (Cost of college - EFC) can go up as well.</p>
<p>How is it like to live in the campus?
Do you usually have an option to live by yourself without sharing with a roommate? It is more expensive?
I will be transferring as a junior just in case it makes any difference...</p>
<p>Depends on the campus, I guess. My experience (years ago) on-campus was good, and our son's first year at UCLA on campus has been good. If there's a forum here specific to your school, you might ask there and get input from current students.</p>
<p>You'll generally have a roomate-- and have a small groups of rooms that share a restroom and common area.</p>