<p>I want to attend UT but want to live for as cheap as possible since I won't be getting much financial aid (i'm not eligible for federal aid). What are ways that i can live for cheap? should i live off-campus or on-campus? are there any particular resident halls or apartments that are particularly cheap? I don't mind small rooms. also, are there any apartments that are close to UT where i can share it with roommates? i have a few friends who want to go to UT but aren't sure so i don't want to rely on them. so i don't know who i'll room with. how should i find roommates for freshman year? should i use some online service? or do the apartment complexes find roommates for you or something? and if i am able to live in one of the cheapest options, about how much do you think i'll spend a month for living (including bills, etc), not counting personal expenses?</p>
<p>sorry for asking so many questions, i basically don't know anything about the process.</p>
<p>My friend who lives at Longhorn Landing on Riverside tells me that it costs him about $400/month to share a pretty private suite with 3 other people. It also has a roommate choosing service. But, I've read some unbelievably awful things about that place.
As far as anywhere else, I don't know for sure... I know that living in a co-op is a less expensive option, but I don't know how much less (but I do know that the nicest looking co-ops seem to be less than the cheapest dorms on campus) and I know that it's less because you have to do a few hours of labor each week.</p>
<p>thanks for replying. quick question though, what are co-op's?
my guess is that they're dorms where you're required to do some work.
and how much and what kind of labor are we talking about? like 5-8 hrs/ week? cuz i woudln't mind that but more than that would make it hard to focus on studying and other stuff.</p>
<p>thanks for replying. quick question though, what are co-op's?
my guess is that they're dorms where you're required to do some work.
and how much and what kind of labor are we talking about? like 5-8 hrs/ week? cuz i woudln't mind that but more than that would make it hard to focus on studying and other stuff.</p>
<p>Co-ops are off campus, mostly in west campus within walking distance. They're not affiliated with the school. Your best bet is to check their websites, know however that some of them have long waiting lists and you don't just rent a room like an apartment, you need to apply to live there.</p>
<p>It's basically a living space (house, apartment-type building, etc) where anywhere from around 30 - 150 people live... most houses seem to require an average of about 4-5 hours of work a week, which includes cooking, cleaning, basic maintenance... things that you would do if you were at your own house. (The only reason I know these things is because I'm still trying to figure out housing for myself) </p>
<p>My guess would be that these types of places appeal more to the "free-spirit" types, but that's also just a stereotype/generalization. </p>
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