SOURCED HOUSING ANSWERS
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Yes. All full-time students are required to live on campus unless they receive written permission to live off campus from Residential Life, the Student Policy Committee or the Dean of Students.
Open the sourced answer →Andreen, Seminary and Westerlin Halls.
Open the sourced answer →Sophomores live in Swanson Commons and Erickson Hall.
Open the sourced answer →Juniors live in college-owned houses and apartments in the Augustana neighborhood, called transitional living areas (TLAs).
Open the sourced answer →Seniors generally live off campus.
Open the sourced answer →Residential Life lists residentiallife@augustana.edu, 309-794-2686 and text number 309-249-8008.
Open the sourced answer →Yes. Students can request an exemption if they live at home with a parent or guardian.
Open the sourced answer →A student may request an exemption if they will be older than 22 before the fall term begins.
Open the sourced answer →Students should complete the exemption request before submitting the housing agreement for the upcoming school year.
Open the sourced answer →A $150 processing fee applies to an on-campus exemption request received after a housing agreement has been submitted.
Open the sourced answer →A student who has reserved a campus room is contracted for the entire academic year unless they graduate, withdraw or drop to part-time status.
Open the sourced answer →Students whose needs cannot be accommodated by the residential system, or who seek alternative housing, should contact the Dean of Students for information and assistance.
Open the sourced answer →Early arrival, late stay or break housing is generally $50 per night, subject to availability.
Open the sourced answer →Students with a permanent address more than 400 miles from campus may sign up to remain in student housing during break periods at no cost, subject to the posted process.
Open the sourced answer →TLA residents with an off-campus lease beginning June 1, or students living on campus during summer, may request transition housing; permission is space-available.
Open the sourced answer →$6,602 per academic year, or $3,301 per semester.
Open the sourced answer →$7,700 per academic year, or $3,850 per semester.
Open the sourced answer →$8,914 per academic year, or $4,457 per semester.
Open the sourced answer →$10,146 per academic year, or $5,073 per semester.
Open the sourced answer →$150 is charged to the student bill; it is refunded in July of the student’s last year in campus housing minus damage charges.
Open the sourced answer →Yes. Meal plans are optional for students living in TLAs.
Open the sourced answer →Andreen Hall houses 213 students.
Open the sourced answer →Seminary Hall houses about 80 students.
Open the sourced answer →Westerlin Residence Center houses 455 students in Jenny Lind, Immanuel and Westerlin wings.
Open the sourced answer →Swanson Commons houses 239 students.
Open the sourced answer →IRS Publication 527 says rental income generally must be reported; personal-use and below-market rental situations have additional rules.
Open the sourced answer →Publication 527 says advance rent is included in rental income in the year received, regardless of the period covered or accounting method.
Open the sourced answer →The IRS treats a lease-cancellation payment as rent included in rental income in the year received.
Open the sourced answer →The landlord generally includes the tenant-paid amount in rental income and may deduct the underlying expense if it qualifies as a rental expense.
Open the sourced answer →The IRS says to include the fair market value of property or services received as rental income.
Open the sourced answer →The IRS says not to include a deposit in income on receipt if it is intended to be returned at the end of the lease.
Open the sourced answer →The IRS says to include an amount retained because a tenant did not fulfill lease terms in income for the year retained.
Open the sourced answer →Publication 527 says an owner of a part interest reports their part of the rental income.
Open the sourced answer →The publication identifies maintenance, insurance, taxes and interest as common rental expenses, subject to applicable deductibility rules.
Open the sourced answer →The IRS says to divide expenses between rental and personal use; rental expense deductions may be limited.
Open the sourced answer →A part owner may deduct expenses paid according to the owner’s percentage of ownership, as explained in Publication 527.
Open the sourced answer →Publication 527 says ordinary and necessary expenses may be deducted for managing, conserving and maintaining rental property while it is vacant, if it is held for rent.
Open the sourced answer →Publication 527 says cash-basis taxpayers generally cannot deduct uncollected rent because it was not included in income.
Open the sourced answer →Publication 527 distinguishes repairs from improvements. Costs that improve the property generally must be recovered through depreciation rather than simply deducted as repairs, subject to applicable exceptions.
Open the sourced answer →Publication 527 says depreciation begins when the property is placed in service, meaning ready and available for its specific rental use; purchase alone does not establish that date.
Open the sourced answer →The published ordinance says it is unlawful to operate, maintain or offer residential rental property, vacant or occupied, without obtaining the required license.
Open the sourced answer →The City-hosted ordinance says an owner or agent may not allow anyone to occupy residential rental property without the required license.
Open the sourced answer →The ordinance lists full legal owner and property-agent contact information, the rental-property address, and number of dwelling units.
Open the sourced answer →The ordinance requires a designated agent’s contact details and authority to receive service or notices of violations.
Open the sourced answer →The ordinance says the owner must file an updated written notice within 30 days of changes.
Open the sourced answer →The published PDF states 12 consecutive months from the date of initial inspection. Current ordinance amendments should be confirmed before relying on this historical-hosted compilation.
Open the sourced answer →The code official issues a temporary license and schedules an initial inspection to determine compliance with City ordinances and applicable codes.
Open the sourced answer →The PDF describes ClassA for minimal violations and ClassN new construction on four-year renewal-inspection cycles, ClassB minor violations on two years, and ClassC major violations on one year; current code should be confirmed.
Open the sourced answer →The owner or property agent must be present for initial, renewal and enforcement inspections and provide access.
Open the sourced answer →The City-hosted ordinance says a license cannot be transferred to another residential rental property.
Open the sourced answer →Add monthly debt payments and divide by gross monthly income.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB’s example uses $2,000 of monthly debt and $6,000 of gross monthly income, producing a 33% DTI.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says loan type affects the required down payment, total loan cost including interest and mortgage insurance, and borrowing/house-price range.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB describes conventional loans as the majority of loans; they typically cost less than FHA loans but can be harder to get.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says FHA loans have low down payments and are available to borrowers with lower credit scores.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB identifies veterans, servicemembers, and surviving spouses as the relevant borrower group.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB describes USDA loans as for low- to middle-income borrowers in rural areas.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says a shorter term generally means a higher monthly payment but less interest over the life of the loan; its comparison includes 15- and 30-year terms.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says the choice affects whether the interest rate and monthly principal-and-interest payment can change.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says borrowers making a down payment of less than 20% typically need mortgage insurance.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says Estimated Cash to Close includes the down payment and closing costs, minus any deposit already paid to the seller, seller credits, and other adjustments.
Open the sourced answer →The examples assume a $400,000 primary residence, 10% down, a 700 credit score, a conventional 30-year fixed loan, specified discount points, and a 60-day rate lock.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says it typically lowers the interest rate and reduces the loan amount, lowering borrowing costs.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB says a shorter term generally has a lower rate and higher monthly payment, while more of the payment builds equity and less goes to interest.
Open the sourced answer →CFPB defines it as the annual cost of borrowing expressed as a percentage; it does not include fees or other charges.
Open the sourced answer →IHDA describes assistance of 6% of purchase price up to$15,000 for down payment and closing costs, as an interest-free second loan deferred for the life of the mortgage.
Open the sourced answer →IHDA says repayment is deferred until the home is sold, refinanced, or the mortgage is paid off.
Open the sourced answer →Homebuyers and spouses must be first-time homebuyers or exempt; IHDA describes exemptions for eligible veterans and purchases in targeted areas.
Open the sourced answer →No such eligibility is established by the source. The listed program requires living in the home as a primary residence.
Open the sourced answer →The page lists a contribution of$1,000 or 1% of purchase price, whichever is greater.
Open the sourced answer →The listed Access program requirements include completion of homeownership counseling before closing; online and in-person options are available.
Open the sourced answer →The listed programs require a minimum 640 credit score and compliance with household income and purchase-price limits. The source does not establish approval for a particular borrower or property.
Open the sourced answer →The page lists 4% of purchase price up to$6,000 for down payment and closing costs, forgiven monthly over 10 years. Program requirements and early-event effects require lender confirmation.
Open the sourced answer →The page lists 5% of purchase price up to$7,500 as an interest-free loan, deferred until sale, refinance, or mortgage payoff.
Open the sourced answer →The page lists 10% of purchase price up to$10,000 as an interest-free loan repaid monthly over 10 years; both first-time and repeat homebuyers may qualify statewide subject to requirements.
Open the sourced answer →Aug. 23-24, 2026.
Open the sourced answer →Aug. 27, 2026.
Open the sourced answer →Aug. 28, 2026.
Open the sourced answer →Aug. 30, 2026.
Open the sourced answer →Aug. 31, 2026.
Open the sourced answer →Halls close at noon Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, and the winter-break period runs through Jan. 3, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Monday, Jan. 4, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Jan. 28-29, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2027.
Open the sourced answer →Spring break is Saturday, March 20 through Monday, March 29; halls close at noon March 20 and reopen March 29.
Open the sourced answer →Saturday, May 22 at noon; students participating in commencement activities have a May 24 noon close.
Open the sourced answer →Students not currently on campus can move in May 30; spring residents may move directly to the summer assignment once the room is clean.
Open the sourced answer →No later than Aug. 8.
Open the sourced answer →$190 per week.
Open the sourced answer →They may arrive one day early at no cost, unless they are arriving as part of an early-arrival group.
Open the sourced answer →They may arrive five days before the first August class day and stay until the Monday after spring commencement at no cost.
Open the sourced answer →Students experiencing homelessness may sign up to remain in student housing during break periods at no cost.
Open the sourced answer →Students competing in intercollegiate athletics during break periods may sign up to remain in student housing at no cost.
Open the sourced answer →Yes. Transportation for medical, dental, optical, pharmaceutical or psychological services within the Quad Cities is free; an Augustana ID is required and the listed scheduling number is 309-788-8182.
Open the sourced answer →$552 for non-athletes and $690 for athletes.
Open the sourced answer →The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) provides immigration advising, academic advising, social, emotional and transitional support, and global-competence advocacy.
Open the sourced answer →639 38 th St., Rock Island, Ill. 61201-2296.
Open the sourced answer →309-794-7000.
Open the sourced answer →residentiallife@augustana.edu.
Open the sourced answer →In the west wing of Andreen Hall at 960 38 th St.
Open the sourced answer →Yes. All students, faculty and staff who park a motor vehicle on campus must register it, whether or not they obtain a parking permit.
Open the sourced answer →Faculty/staff parking permits are free for all college employees.
Open the sourced answer →Yes. Employees may have more than one vehicle registered with a parking permit.
Open the sourced answer →Faculty/staff lots are enforced from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, subject to listed exceptions.
Open the sourced answer →15 mph on all campus property.
Open the sourced answer →Motorists must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians while driving on campus property.
Open the sourced answer →No. Augustana states there are no reserved parking spots for general parking.
Open the sourced answer →Lot E is the main lot for commuter students, faculty and staff.
Open the sourced answer →Lot U is behind Carlsson Evald and is for faculty and staff only.
Open the sourced answer →Police and Public Safety handles faculty/staff parking permits at 309-794-7711.
Open the sourced answer →Full-time and part-time Augustana employees and their families may use it at no cost.
Open the sourced answer →The AllOne Health portal lists live-chat access 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Central time Monday-Friday.
Open the sourced answer →800-456-6327.
Open the sourced answer →639 38 th St.
Open the sourced answer →Yes. Augustana students and employees can schedule a visit with an advanced practice provider.
Open the sourced answer →Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Open the sourced answer →309-281-2300.
Open the sourced answer →Call Facilities at 309-794-7278; working hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Open the sourced answer →309-794-7293.
Open the sourced answer →Within 24 hours of reporting.
Open the sourced answer →An appeal must be submitted within 15 calendar days from the ticket issue date using the Parking Ticket Appeal Form.
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