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Dormitory
A local hotel just ten minutes from campus offers dormitory-style living for Highline international students. As with any choice, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider if you wish to live in a dormitory.
Advantages
- The dormitory is located 10 minutes from campus (walking)
- You live with other international students
- Easy to make friends
- Meet people from all over the world
- You can plan and participate in group activities like BBQs and beach parties
- You can cook for yourself in a shared kitchen
- You can request an airport pickup
- A continental breakfast is included
Things to think about…
- If you have a double, you will share your space with a roommate whose habits are different from yours
- You have to shop and cook for yourself (shared kitchen)
- You will not have daily interaction with typical American family life
Costs
Reservation Deposit: $100 upon reservation (can be applied to first
month payment)
Application Fee: $60 upon arrival
Double Occupancy (two students per room): $495 per month
Single Occupancy (one student per room): $795 per month
Wireless Internet Access: $10 per month
Security Deposit (refundable on checkout): $100
Additional costs and rules may apply. As of September 1, 2008, rent payment will increase by $5.00 per month.
Included in the price:
- Continental breakfast
- Housekeeping once a week
- All utilities included (electricity, water, sewer)
- 24 hour concierge to assist the students
- Bed, microwave, refrigerator, and study table in every room
- Coin-operated laundry facility on site
- Swimming pool access
Dormitory Expenses Estimate
To help you plan your expenses, we've estimated how much you might spend per academic year if you choose to live in the Highline dormitory.
| Tuition and Fees: (includes health insurance) | $2,800 |
| Dormitory Rent (double occupancy): | $1,485 |
| Food and Leisure: | $700 |
| Discount Bus Pass: | $90 |
| Books: | $450 |
| Total Per Quarter: | $5,525 |
| Dormitory total for academic year (3 quarters) |
$16,575 |
Prices are subject to change without notice. Some figures are estimates and will vary depending upon how you manage your money.
Reserve Your Room!
If you are interested in staying in the dormitory, please
fill out the application form.
You can also email the dormitory for more information.
Garden
Suites
22845 Pacific Highway South
Des Moines, WA 98198
Email:
gardensuitesairport@gmail.com
Phone: 206-878-3020
Fax: 206-878-3006
Garden Suites
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