[+]How are students chosen to reside at The Towers?
Any student who is attending a CUNY institution as a full-time student (12+ credits for undergraduates, or 9+ credits for graduate students) is eligible to live in The Towers. Current residents who choose to renew their contract are given first priority to retain their exact same room or relocate a different room for Fall 2010. After room assignments are completed for renewing residents, eligible applicants who are applying for Fall 2010 as new residents will be assigned on a "first-come, first-serve" basis.
[+]Will the cost be covered by financial aid?
If a student is attending CCNY, any financial aid (i.e., grants, loans, scholarships, etc.) that is remaining after CCNY tuition and fees are paid will go toward paying The Towers housing cost. The Towers housing cost will be reflected on the student’s CCNY bill. Any portion of The Towers housing cost that is not paid by financial aid will be an out-of-pocket cost for the student. Students attending CCNY can enroll in the Sallie Mae TuitionPay plan offered by CCNY to pay for their fees in an installment plan.
Students who are not attending CCNY will not have The Towers housing costs reflected on their tuition bill. However, they will have the opportunity to pay with financial aid that is properly documented with The Towers Office, according to a similar payment plan as what is offered to CCNY students.
[+]Is there a required meal plan?
There is no required meal plan. Students may contact CCNY Dining Services at 212.650.6771 regarding on-campus dining options.
[+]Will the cost of living on campus be included in the tuition statement?
Yes, the cost of living in The Towers will be included on the CCNY tuition bill. For residents who attend a non-CCNY institution, the Towers cost will NOT be included on the tuition bill. CCNY students will be responsible for paying the fees for The Towers to the Bursar's Office or through the Sallie Mae TuitionPay Plan. Non-CCNY students will be responsible for paying their fees for The Towers to The Towers Office or through their Resident Portal on The Towers website.
[+]What safety measures will be in place at The Towers?
The Towers is a 21st Century Residence Hall with all of the necessary components to provide a safe and comfortable living experience. A security guard is on-duty at the Front Desk, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, to monitor the entrance and sign-in/sign-out all guests. A card access system is employed at the front door and at the turnstiles located at the entry of the residence hall, and no one may enter the hall without a resident access card. Closed-circuit security cameras are also located throughout the building and at all entry points. All guests are required to sign-in at the Front Desk and must be accompanied/escorted by their host resident while in the building.
[+]What are the sizes of the rooms?
Bedroom space dimensions are listed below. Please note that these are only average dimensions and that room sizes will vary from suite to suite.
1BR (Average size of bedroom)
20' x 12'
2BR (Average size of bedroom)
23' x 10'
3BR (Average size of bedroom)
14' x 8 ½'
4BR (Average size of bedroom)
12 ½' x 9'
