<p>I'm not going anywhere until next fall, so this isn't an immediate need. But I am worried since it might affect which college I end up at.</p>
<p>On-campus housing isn't an option for me, a slightly older student moving with a partner and a couple of pets. So as I'm looking ahead at the costs of college I'm factoring in renting and the associated costs. The market where I'm hoping to go (Humboldt State) reflects that it's a college town-you seem to have a small window in late spring/early summer to get a place, and prices are probably higher than they should be for the area. In addition I'm struggling to find places that will take our pets. </p>
<p>So many "pet friendly" places only allow a single, declawed cat. Maybe they need a "pet tolerant" designation instead. Yes you can bring your animal...but we're not happy about it!</p>
<p>I am looking at other CSUs as backups, if nothing else.</p>
<p>I'm hoping some folks who transferred or moved under similar circumstances might have some soothing words or advice. I'm dwelling on this too much as I'm preparing to transfer and it's driving me nuts.</p>
<p>tl;dr, I'm worried about not being able to afford to live near any college I want to go to. Halp.</p>
<p>I don’t know the area around Humboldt, but my experience in other areas has been that buildings catering to college students almost never allow pets. (Maybe college students are not very responsible pet owners?) </p>
<p>How much (in terms of money, convenience and/or college choice) are you willing to sacrifice for your pets? For example, I noticed that there are a number of houses in Eureka advertised on Craigslist as allowing dogs and cats with an additional deposit. Would you be willing to commute and share a 3-bedroom house with other college students for the sake of keeping your pets? </p>
<p>Unfortunately, most college students come to the conclusion that it’s not practical to keep pets at this stage in their life.</p>
<p>The biggest issue, of course, is money. We’re pretty flexible otherwise. Apartment, house, roommates, shack in the woods…I’ve been toying with the idea of buying a cheap RV and renting a space somewhere.</p>
<p>Rentwise I’m not entirely sure what we’ll be able to afford. We’re both working from home and building up our incomes, and I expect to find a “real” job once I move, and hopefully get some grant money. I am willing to consider taking out a loan. I am hoping that together we won’t have to pay more than $800 a month. Less would be nice, more might be doable once we’re settled. </p>
<p>Because I do have an interest in marine bio I am still wanting to go to a campus that offers it as a major or is at least near something related. Of course that means sticking along the coast and that’s never cheap. Campuses I am considering are Humboldt State, Sonoma State, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Channel Islands, CSU Long Beach, and possibly San Diego State. Fresno State is my “Well I Can’t Afford To Move Anywhere” backup.</p>
<p>I know if it were just me it wouldn’t be an issue. Living in dorms with a bunch of 18 year olds might feel a little strange but hey, I’ll get over it. But my partner is coming with me, and we have three pets we absolutely can’t part with.</p>
<p>I think I’m also stressing because this will be my first major move. I moved from my parent’s house to a room in a friend’s house-just across town with a friendly agreement and way below market rent. This move is going to be my first real move and on top of everything else I’m not sure what to expect I guess.</p>