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Because people desire their living
environment to be as relaxed and as comfortable as
possible, this page lists sites that give specific
information for special concerns along with information
involving the Bryan/College Station community that is
good for any resident of the area to know.
Accessibility for Disabled Students
Sometimes, there are specific needs and concerns for
persons with disabilities. Some properties offer different features to accommodate their tenants with special needs.
Information about accessibility on off campus properties in collected in
the AggieSearch online
database.
Disability Services
Disability Services (DS) provides
services to students with disabilities to insure
accessibility to university programs. DS offers
accommodations counseling, evaluation referral,
disability-related information, adaptive technology
counseling and equipment, and interpreter services for
academically related purposes. DS does not offer
disability evaluation and/or testing, tutoring, personal
expenses, attendants or scholarships.
Aggie Search
An online database to search for roommates and housing in the Bryan/College
Station area. You can also place your own listing for free.
An
Aggie Budget
Information developed to help students work out a semester/monthly budget that they can
realistically follow. A budget worksheet will help in the planning and tracking
of expenses each semester.
BEE A Good Neighbor
Texas A&M University and the City of College Station work together to
make students more aware of city codes and common violations.
Learn more about what you can do to BEE a good neighbor.
Community Block Parties
are hosted in conjunction with each community's police, code enforcement,
fire department, emergency management, recycling, neighborhood services with
the city and county, and respective neighborhood associations.
Bryan/College
Station Chamber of Commerce
If you need information on local accommodations,
restaurants and things to do in the twin cities then
check out the Chamber of Commerce page.
Forms
Helpful forms, sample letters, templates and printable documents that relate to
off campus living.
How to Get Involved
There are a number of different opportunities for off campus students to
get involved.
Lease Information & Tenant/Management Issues
Resources designed to assist you in upholding the expectations that are
established for you as a tenant. By following the guidelines and suggestions
that are highlighted, you can be sure to make the relationship that you have
with your management a productive and professional one.
Local
Utilities Information
Information on contacting the local electric, telephone, gas, and cable
companies.
Locator Services
Several apartment locator services are available for students in the
Bryan/College Station area. Locators offer their services free of charge.
Managing Conflict
Legal Services For Students
A licensed attorney and legal assistant are available
in Student Conflict Resolution Services to provide
legal information and advice to students. Information
and counseling are available regarding a variety of
legal matters including landlord/tenant disputes,
consumer protection, auto accidents, family criminal
and business law. Services are available FREE to
currently enrolled students at Texas A&M
University.
Mediation Services for
Students
Mediation Services provides students
with assistance in resolving a variety of personal
disputes. A network of trained individuals who can
act to negotiate or mediate situations is available.
Mobile
Home Park Guide
This listing provides information on the local mobile
home guidelines. It includes the number of lots
available, the amount of the deposit that is required,
the amount of rent per month as well as what utilities
are included. It lists whatever restrictions might exist
and tells if the park rents mobile homes. This site also
lists if the park is near a shuttle bus route and if the
park allows pets.
Off Campus Survival Manual
This annually-updated manual has resources to help you search for off campus
housing in the Bryan/College Station Community.
Renter's Insurance
Learn why you need renters' insurance and how to obtain it.
Roommate Issues
Information and resources to help roommates make the best of a shared living
arrangement.
Transportation Services (Bus
Service and Parking)
Texas A&M University’s Transportation Services (TS) provides a variety
of options that help students, faculty, and staff get to and around
campus efficiently. These transportation options include riding the on
or off campus shuttles (no pass is required to use bus service), parking
on campus, or riding a bike to or around campus. If you have
further questions, please call (979) 862-PARK (7275).
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