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Foundation Village is not a University-owned residence hall *. It is an apartment building owned and operated by the LHU Foundation and is considered off-campus housing.
* Please note - Financial Aid refunds do not come to us (i.e., the LHU Foundation) from the University. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING YOUR RENT PAYMENTS ON THE DATES SPECIFIED. You may use any financial aid refund you receive toward payment of your rent; however, the timing of refunds does not usually coincide with the quarterly or semiannual payment due dates (August 1, November 1, January 1, April 1; May 15 for PA program students). Therefore, you will need to personally make one or more of your rent payments (with reimbursement then coming to you from any financial aid for which you may be eligible). Major credit cards are accepted (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express). FAQs: 1.
How many beds are available? How many beds are available? 26-beds (four 4-bedroom suites; five 2-bedroom suites) How many students share a suite? Either 2 or 4, depending on your preference and availability. Each suite has one bathroom for each two students. (There is a "guest" policy which must be followed; tenants will be charged $75 per day for guest days in excess of those specified in the lease agreement.) May I make a reservation now for the coming year? Information and applications are mailed in April to all students who express an interest in the apartments, and to those who are registered to attend classes at Clearfield. Spaces are reserved upon receipt of a completed application (with a one-time, $225 nonrefundable service fee); e-mail us now to receive an application. What will my total costs be for a year at the Clearfield Campus? Please refer to information published by the Bursar's Office for tuition, fees, and other miscellaneous costs for the various options available to students at LHU. (Room and board and the various types of housing at the main campus are provided on the "Miscellaneous fees" tab.) To help you budget, you need to consider what each of the following will cost:
* These costs are paid to the University (through the
Bursar's Office). How do these costs compare to the main campus? Please click on the links below for online resources to assist you with questions you may have about University bills (tuition, fees, room & board/rent, costs at the Clearfield campus, "housing" at Clearfield, etc.)
Is a lease required? Yes, a 12-month lease is necessary for Physician Assistant graduate students. For all other students, a 10-month lease option is provided (to allow time for units to be professionally cleaned between tenants). If I leave school, am I still responsible for paying the entire amount of rent for the year? Yes (refer to lease agreement). May I sublet if I leave before the end of my lease? Yes, if necessary, if all apartments are fully occupied, and if a suitable tenant is available. Sublease arrangements must be made through the Foundation Village Rental Coordinator. How do I get more specific information about the apartments at Clearfield? This website is the most complete source of information. More information on the facility and room rates/leases is available on this website. If you have additional questions you may contact Lisa White, Foundation Village Rental Coordinator, at lwhite2@lhup.edu or (570) 484-2994. What do I need to bring with me? A list of suggestions is mailed to you with your leases. After your roommate(s) are assigned, we suggest you call and talk to them so you don't duplicate the basic kitchen utensils, or wait until you move in and plan for a shopping trip to the local Wal-Mart! You'll need to think about bringing: pots/pans, dishes, cups, flatware, soap (bath, dishwasher, laundry), food items, a cookbook!, favorite snacks, sheets/pillow cases, towels, blanket(s), toiletries, etc.; dictionary; computer; stereo/radio; clock, TV, phone; etc. There are websites that make suggestions or provide lists for you as reminders. BEDS are "double" or "full" size. Do the furnishings include a TV? No. Cable service is included in the rent. You will probably want to check with your roommates about who can bring a TV. If I bring a computer, are hookups provided? Yes, there is a computer jack in each bedroom (near the desk), and internet service is provided through the University's server. There is no extra charge for this. You will have a University e-mail account which you will need to check regularly. You will need a standard Ethernet cable (15 feet or longer is recommended for convenience). Is phone service provided? A live, local phone line is provided in the kitchen area, but a phone is not provided. You will be able to use a calling card on this phone line, but "10-10" numbers will not work. Any charges on the local phone line above the monthly basic fee will be billed to the responsible individual or to divided among the tenant(s) who occupy that apartment if the Owner is unable to determine the responsible individual. If you don't have a cell phone and want to set up long distance phone service using the phone line in your bedroom, you are responsible for arranging for hook-up, payment of hook-up and monthly fees, etc. To establish phone service, call Verizon customer service at 1-800-660-2215. What size sheets do I need? The beds are double/full size. Is there carpeting in the apartment? Yes, the units have carpeting in the living room, hallway, and bedroom areas. May I hang pictures/posters in my room/apartment? Yes, but you may not place nails, hooks, etc. in the walls or ceilings. Rules and regulations about this and other issues are set forth in your lease agreement. The room entrance doors, windows, drapery rods, and hardware shall remain free of nails. Please plan to use "poster putty" adhesive or other types of materials which will not damage the walls. (All decorations must be of a temporary nature and not permanently deface or damage the property. No posters, sheets, parachutes, fishnets, stickers, or materials of any kind are allowed on ceilings.) Is smoking permitted in or on the property? No. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building. Any violation of this policy (or removal of smoke detectors in the apartments) will result in immediate eviction. Are pets of any kind allowed? No. Many individuals have allergies to animal dander, and flea infestations can take months to eradicate. We love animals, but we do not want any of our tenants to experience the problems that can occur as a result of others having unauthorized pets. Is parking available? Yes, a separate parking lot is provided for tenants. You will need a University parking permit (currently $5). The building is a 5-minute walk to the main classroom building. Where and how do I pay my rent? There are two payment plans for rent: (1) "semiannual" payments (similar to the schedule by which University bills, such as tuition/fees, are paid); or (2) a "quarterly" payment plan.
Rent must be paid by money order, credit card, or check, made payable to "Foundation Village - Clearfield," and mailed to: Foundation Village, Attn: Lisa White, Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center, Lock Haven, PA 17745. Alternatively, rent payments may be made in person to the Foundation Village Resident Manager located in Apartment 111 of Foundation Village. How far from campus is my apartment? Foundation Village is adjacent to the University's property. It is a 3-5 minute walk from the apartment building to your classes. Foundation Village Apartments Home Page
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