LOCAL REALTOR
Neil Hediger
REALTOR®, Compass
Georgia Tech-area real estate guidance
Housing guidance for Georgia Institute of Technology.
Here’s where to start
Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies; otherwise use Stamps Health Services, its after-hours resources, and Residence Life support as appropriate.
What should my student do if they become seriously sick or injured in the dorm?
A seriously ill or injured resident should use emergency medical services for urgent or life-threatening conditions and may contact Stamps Health Services for clinical care or after-hours guidance. Residence Life staff can help with immediate residential support but do not replace medical professionals.
Will the college call me if my student becomes sick?
Stamps Health Services treats student health records as protected FERPA treatment/education records and generally requires student consent before disclosure outside treatment. FERPA permits disclosure in a health or safety emergency when necessary to protect the student or others, but parents should not expect an automatic call for ordinary illness.
Can I call Housing and ask what is happening with my student's room or roommate problem?
Housing can receive a parent's concern and provide general policy/process information. Student-specific information may be protected by FERPA or other privacy rules, so the most effective path is usually for the student to work directly with Residence Life or provide any needed authorization.
Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
Georgia Tech’s Registrar confirms that FERPA rights generally belong to the student. Federal FERPA guidance permits a postsecondary institution to disclose education records to a parent when the student is claimed as a dependent for federal tax purposes, but the institution is not required to use that exception. Families should use Georgia Tech’s current authorization/records process for routine access.
Can Georgia Tech tell parents about an under-21 alcohol or drug violation?
Georgia Tech's Student Code of Conduct permits parent/legal-guardian notification for students under 21 when an alcohol/drug violation involves endangerment, or when future violations are likely to result in suspension or removal from housing. Notification is conditional, not automatic for every violation.
Does FERPA still apply if my Georgia Tech student is only 17?
Georgia Tech applies FERPA to its student education records. U.S. Department of Education guidance defines an eligible student as a student who is 18 or who attends a postsecondary institution at any age. A 17-year-old Georgia Tech student therefore generally controls FERPA rights over college education records, subject to FERPA’s permitted disclosure exceptions.
Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
Georgia Tech's FERPA and Stamps privacy materials recognize the health/safety emergency exception. In a serious emergency, the University may share information with appropriate people when knowledge is necessary to protect the student or others; this is different from routine parental access.
Before you choose a property
| Housing path | Costs to gather | Questions to resolve |
|---|---|---|
| Campus housing | For a common 2026–27 first-year traditional room plus a required first-year meal plan, a representative total is about $14,230 for fall and spring; actual cost varies by room. | Confirm eligibility, contract dates, included services and cancellation terms. |
| Off-campus rental | Rent for the full lease, deposits, utilities, parking and moving costs. | Check lease length, guarantor terms, roommates, pets and the actual campus trip. |
| Parent-owned home | Down payment, closing costs, financing, taxes, insurance, HOA, maintenance and sale costs. | Confirm occupancy, title, roommate rules, financing eligibility and the plan after graduation. |
- Confirm the exact campus or work destination.
- Compare the full housing timeline and total cost.
- Read the applicable lease or property documents.
- Bring the property, budget and questions to your professional.
Check the details here
Check the current source for updates. Stamps Health Services — Confidentiality of Health Records ↗
Check the current source for updates. Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life — Help & Support ↗
Check the current source for updates. Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life — Safety ↗
Where this information comes from
Stamps Health Services — Confidentiality of Health Records ↗
Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life — Help & Support ↗
Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life — Safety ↗
Georgia Tech Registrar — FERPA and Applicant Records ↗
Georgia Tech Registrar — Privacy and Student's Rights ↗
U.S. Department of Education — Parent Access to Postsecondary Education Records ↗
Georgia Tech Policy Library — Student Code of Conduct ↗
U.S. Department of Education — Eligible Student ↗
Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life — New to Georgia Tech ↗
Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life — First-Time Residents ↗
Georgia Tech Housing and Residence Life — Contracts & Rates ↗
Tech Dining — Meal Plan Options ↗
Georgia Tech Parking and Transportation — Student Parking Permits ↗
Georgia Tech Parking and Transportation — Stingerette ↗
Georgia Tech Police Department — Frequently Asked Questions ↗
CollegeHousing.ai put this together using the sources above. Neil and Matt can help with your own situation; they haven’t written or reviewed this page. Check the current property details and rules before making a commitment. We’re independent of Georgia Institute of Technology.
Let’s talk about your plans.
Neil Hediger, REALTOR® at Compass, is the local property and relocation contact. For financing, keep the Georgia Tech property and assumptions together in the state-aware Georgia Tech financing review, then review the financing scenario with Matt Dean of NEXA Lending, NMLS #227603, the CollegeHousing.ai financing contact for GA. Program, property and borrower eligibility still require review.