Student Housing Agreement

Applying for Student Housing

Students must complete the Student Housing Application, sign a housing agreement, and pay the $75 non-refundable administrative fee to secure a room assignment.
Students under 18 (and not legally emancipated) must also have a parent or guardian co-sign the agreement.

Eligibility: Students must be 18 or older by the end of their first semester to live in student housing.

Agreement Terms & Conditions

  • Housing agreements are non-transferable. Only the student listed may reside in the assigned room or suite.
  • The agreement is legally binding for the full period outlined in the terms.
  • Both the student and the College are responsible for fulfilling all conditions in the agreement.

Housing Safety & Conduct

GOCC may deny or terminate housing for any student who:

  • Poses a risk to safety
  • Disrupts the housing community
  • Violates College rules or policies

If a student violates the agreement, they may be held financially responsible for the full agreement term.

At the end of the term, residents must complete the checkout process.

Billing Deadlines

Current Residents

Must pay in full or enroll in a Nelnet payment plan by the published deadline.
Failure to do so will result in loss of housing.

New Residents

Must pay or arrange a payment plan before move-in. Failure to do so may result in agreement termination.

Collection of Payments

If legal or collection services are required to enforce payment, the resident agrees to cover all related costs, including attorney’s fees and court expenses.

Agreement Cancellation

New Applicants (never lived in student housing)

  • Cancel by July 1: No penalty
  • Cancel after July 1: $250 cancellation fee
  • Cancel after move-in: Responsible for full Fall semester costs + $800 Winter cancellation fee

Winter-Only New Applicants

  • Cancel before end of Fall semester: $250 fee
  • Cancel after that: Responsible for full Winter semester costs

Returning Residents

  • Cancel by May 31: $250 fee
  • Cancel June 1 – July 31: $800 fee
  • Cancel after August 1: Responsible for full Fall semester charges
  • Cancel Winter housing before end of Fall semester: $800 fee
  • Cancel after Fall semester ends: Responsible for full Winter semester charges

Termination of Agreement by the College

GOCC may terminate a student’s housing agreement if:

  • The student is no longer enrolled due to academic dismissal, suspension, or conduct removal
  • The student violates housing policies

If terminated, the student must vacate the residence within 24 hours, unless granted written permission or an appeal is pending.

Address changes following cancellation or termination may impact In-District Tuition eligibility.

Administrative Fee

  • A $75 non-refundable administrative fee is due at the time of application
  • This fee is not covered by financial aid
  • Agreements will not be issued without payment

How to Pay:

  • In person at the Student Services Cashier
  • By phone at 269-294-4235 (2.75% service fee applies for credit/debit cards)

Housing Charges & Payment

Once assigned housing, fees will be posted to the student’s GOCC account.
Payment or a Nelnet plan must be in place by the payment deadline.

Important Reminders:

  • New residents who have not paid will not be allowed to move in
  • Returning residents with unpaid balances may lose access or have their agreement canceled
  • Non-payment does not release you from financial responsibility

Payment Options:

  • In person: GOCC Cashier, Student Services

  • By mail:
    Glen Oaks Community College
    ATTN: Cashier
    62249 Shimmel Rd.
    Centreville, MI 49032
    (Include student ID and write “Housing Payment” on the check)

Accepted methods: Cash, check, money order, or credit card (service fee applies)

Facility Damage or Emergency Termination

If the Student Housing facility is damaged, destroyed, or rendered unusable due to emergency or disaster, GOCC may terminate the housing agreement.

In this case:

  • Students are responsible for charges up to the date of termination
  • The College is not liable for relocation expenses or personal loss

Renter’s insurance is required to protect personal belongings.

Have Questions?

Contact the GOCC Housing Office
Email:  housing@glenoaks.edu
Phone:  269-294-4251