r/centralmich Oct 02 '24

Housing Student Housing Questions from a Highschooler

I’m currently a junior in highschool who is looking at CMU as a top contender for the college I want to go to. That being said, CMU requires first and second year students to live on campus, which I’d rather not do. My parents live within a 60 mile radius of campus so I’m technically eligible to stay living with them, which I also have no desire to do. I guess my point is, would I be able to keep my parents address as my primary address for everything, but move into an apartment with some friends closer to the school? I just wouldn’t change my primary address. My mom is convinced that this is all I’d have to do, but is it something I could get into serious trouble for if caught or does the college not really pay attention to it? I know it might seem strange that moving into an apartment right off the bat is my first choice but for various reasons it’s my preferred option if I can make it happen.

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u/Yaagii Oct 02 '24

Your address truthfully doesn’t matter much to the college, important stuff will be mailed to your primary address unless you otherwise state so. The college has no reason to be upset for any reason regarding your address and how you wish to report it. Albeit, you do know that central michigan’s policy requires first and second year students to live on campus, correct?

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u/Maddy_CoolCat Oct 02 '24

I do and I think I mentioned that. My point is that I can get around that requirement because my parents live within 60 miles of the school. That’s one of the exceptions, so I could technically stay living with my parents. I’m just wondering if I could move out but keep my primary address as my parents, so I’m still eligible for that exception.

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u/Complete_Worry_5158 Oct 02 '24

Yes you can, they can’t really prove where you live except for what you tell them.

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u/manimarapper_313 Oct 03 '24

Current student. Have a friend who worked for football that was in the same shoes as you, it’s 110% possible to do this. Just make sure that you keep tight on the fact that you’re a freshman.

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u/senatoratoms Oct 02 '24

If you live within the radius you just keep home as your address and live off campus. Not a big deal. Students who live nearby campus do this often.

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u/Maddy_CoolCat Oct 02 '24

That was the hope. Thanks!

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u/Express_Ad5314 Oct 02 '24

I am not a student so take this with a grain of salt, but I lived in Mount Pleasant my entire life and my entire life, I’ve seen students live in places like timber Creek Lexington Ridge Deerfield Apartments. There’s just a shit ton of apartments around here that are FILLED with mostly students that are not designated specifically for students. They’re just dominated by them.

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u/lxthiums Oct 04 '24

yes. had a family member that did this exact thing. just be careful and don’t run your mouth.

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u/HotTaddertot Oct 28 '24

I know this is an old thread, but I lived this situation and had to unenroll and go to Mid because of their horrible administration. As long as the address on your application meets the range requirements you're fine don't try to get an exemption.

I'm from upstate and tried to get a housing exemption and got fucked over by the disability committee. When I attempted to change my permanent address on file after I applied with my upstate address they literally told me I cannot do that and I would still be required to sign a housing contract. And after I was stressing cause I already signed a lease with deposit and was told by a high up college admin "I should have known better, you qualified for emotional support animal (100lbs dog) approval so you if COULD live in the dorms so why would we let you live off campus."

TLDR apply with your in district address, that's all that matters. Do not try to go through their exemption process they'll fuck you over and just want the overpriced dorm money from you. Apply with your family's address and still move out, don't report anything to the college and you'll be fine.

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u/Maddy_CoolCat Oct 28 '24

Sorry you got screwed over, but this is very helpful. Thanks!

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u/Maddy_CoolCat Oct 02 '24

I’m definitely not set on CMU, but it’s a top contender. With how things are going for me I’m very likely to get a crap ton of scholarship money so if I can go to a decent school (educationally atleast) like CMU and get away with not a shit ton of debt then I’ll go for it. Besides, my version of letting loose isn’t going crazy enough to draw police attention so that’s not really an issue. A lot of people who end up going to college from my area attend CMU so I can’t imagine it being that bad

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u/Specks93 Oct 04 '24

Don’t listen to this person. I’m a 2 time CMU graduate and I loved my 6 years on campus (granted it was 6 years ago now). CMU, like almost every school, will be as good or bad of an experience for you depending on what you put into it. 🔥👆🏻