The student must bring his or her own linens, towels and blankets, or be prepared to buy them upon arrival. During the summer months, students may choose to eat in the cafeteria or off campus. Room assignments in the dormitories vary, but are most often doubles. Single rooms are not available. American host families are also available.
Students can choose to have meals included or they can choose to buy and prepare their own food.
Students are responsible for their own transportation and telephone bills. All host families live within walking distance of a public bus line which the student can use to come to school. Students will have a private bedroom and usually share a bathroom with other members of the family. If a student is interested in living in an apartment while studying at ALA, he or she must make arrangements for an apartment upon arrival in Tampa. It is also recommended that students plan on arriving at least one week in advance to look for an apartment and move in before classes begin.