Fees for living on campus varies depending on the college you choose. Talk to your VR counselor about the options that are available for paying the dorm fees. You can also apply for PELL grants, scholarships or student loans. In order to apply for financial assistance you must fill out the paperwork several months before school starts. Some students choose to get a part-time student worker job on campus to help earn money to pay the dorm fees.
Some colleges require all students that live in dorms purchase a campus meal plan.
Other colleges will allow students to have the option of purchasing and preparing their own meals. Ask about the policies of the college you choose. Some dorms provide facilities for students to store, cook and clean their own food and others do not. Take a tour of the dorm you are planning to live in before you move in to see what facilities will be available to you. Deaf and hard of hearing students who have difficulty hearing alarms during an emergency or a fire drill have the right to request a flashing fire alarm be installed into their assigned dorm room.