After the first year, are parents required to be co-signers (guarantors) on students’ housing contracts?
No, the guarantor’s signature is not required on the renewal housing contract. Each first-time resident is required to have a guaranty agreement on file. That guaranty agreement remains on file for the duration of the student’s time within Islander Housing.  All guaranty agreements authorize the student to execute a renewal housing contract since they are residents occupying the space. If a guarantor no longer wishes to be tied to that student’s agreement, they should email IslanderHousing@americancampus.com with a replacement guarantor. The email should include the replacement guarantor’s and the student’s name, email address, & telephone number.

Can I be my own guarantor?
A resident can act as their own guarantor if they can show documentation as outlined in the housing contract that they have income greater than three times the rental installment.

Can my student sign a renewal housing contract without my permission?
Yes, students can execute renewal housing contracts without their guarantor’s permission. However, prior to the renewal period beginning, each student and guarantor will receive communication regarding the process.  Please note that the Islander Housing office sends frequent email reminders and makes regular phone calls to remind students to renew their housing contracts.

Can my student stay in the same apartment and not move out for the summer break?
If you live in Momentum Village and have signed a Full Year term contract (12-months), you do not have to move out of the apartment in August. If you are at Miramar, you need to vacate your room as of May 16th, 2022.  Students interested in living in on-campus housing for the summer are able to apply by visiting their housing portal.

I am a guarantor and I did not receive a renewal email.
Prior to the renewal priority period starting, Islander Housing sent three notifications to students and guarantors explaining the renewal process. If you did not receive correspondence from Islander Housing, please email IslanderHousing@americancampus.com to update your contact information.

My student did not get their second $750 housing credit, what do I do?
All Miramar and Momentum Village residents who had a signed housing contract for the Fall 2021 semester received a $750 housing credit to each student’s S.A.I.L. account. All Miramar residents who had a signed housing contract for the Spring 2022 semester received an additional $750 housing credit that was also applied to each student’s S.A.I.L. account. If your student did not receive either of these credits, please email IslanderHousing@americancampus.com.

What are the housing contract terms available to students?
Miramar only offers an Academic Year term (10-months) which begins in August and ends in May. If a Miramar resident would like to sign a summer housing contract, they can do so via their housing portal.

Momentum Village residents can select if they want an Academic Year term (10-months), which begins in August and ends in May, or a Full Year term (12-months), which begins in August and ends in July. Any Momentum Village resident that signs a Full Year term, will get the last month of their 12-month contract FREE.

What are the payment options to pay for the housing contract installments?
Starting Fall 2022, housing contract installments will be reflected on students’ tuition and fee statements in their S.A.I.L. account. Housing contract totals will be broken up into semesterly charges which allow students and parents to see their total expense for the semester. Payments are due in accordance with the University’s deadline for payment of tuition and fees. Installment plans can be paid via the student’s S.A.I.L account and through the Business Office.  Installment plans are broken up into 4 payments.  Each installment plan must be made per semester.  For Fall 2022, there is a one-time $20 fee to enter the installment plan.  There is a $25 fee for every installment that is paid late.

What is a guarantor?
To mitigate the risk of delinquent or defaulting residents, we require applicants to provide someone to guarantee their housing contract.

What paperwork is required with a guarantor?
The guarantor will need to sign the guaranty agreement. If the resident is not of legal age to execute a contract, the guarantor will be required to sign both the housing contract and guaranty agreement.

When is a guarantor required?
All residents require a guarantor to complete the guaranty agreement.

Where can I view my student’s housing contract?
The Islander Housing contract consists of a first page that is unique to your specific move-in and move-out dates. There are an additional 9 pages that make up the housing contract body. A copy of your student’s housing contract can be found on the student’s resident portal.

Can I move-in during the middle of the semester?
Yes, if there is an available room. Simply contact us to ask about current availability.

Can I use Financial Aid or my Scholarship to pay my rental installment?
Starting Fall 2022, housing fees will be due per semester and reflected in students’ University Billing Statement listed on their S.A.I.L. account. Housing fees include the housing contract fee which is the full housing amount due per semester. For example, for a student living at Miramar in a 1-Bed/1-Bath Private residence hall space, their housing contract fee is $3,975 per semester. Other housing contract fees include early move-in fees and housing contract cancellation fees. 
 
Tuition and Fees, mandatory meal plan, and semester housing contract fees for Fall 2022 are due by August 16, 2022, and accessible via students’ S.A.I.L. account. Students will be able to start making payments mid-to-late July in S.A.I.L. for the Fall semester. If receiving financial aid funding, students will be able to utilize those funds for housing contract fees. However, all financial aid will first cover tuition, then university fees, followed by meal plans, and finally housing contract fees. The Housing Payment Option (HPO) will no longer be in use starting Fall 2022. 
 
If needed, students may set up a University Installment Plan. For details on University Installment Payment Plans refer to this link. Questions about installment plans can be directed to the TAMU-CC Business Office at business.office@tamucc.edu or by calling 361.825.2600 and select option #5.

How can I make a payment?
Payments can be made online at http://tamucc.edu/sail  , or by check or money order payable to the “Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi “and hand-delivered to the Business Office located in Student Services Center (Round Building).

Is Summer housing available?
Yes, Summer housing is available. Students wishing to live at Miramar and Momentum Village during the Summer will need to renew and sign a Summer housing contract. Please contact our office at 361.825.4663 or IslanderHousing@americancampus.com for more information about Summer housing options.

Is there a deposit?
Yes, there is a $150 deposit. Students will receive a refund at the end of their housing contract as long as there is no damage or outstanding fees associated with their account.

Is there an application fee?
Yes, there is a $100 application fee. For more information about the application process can be found here.

When are the installments due?
Housing Contract installment amount will be reflected on your tuition and fee statement and payment is due in accordance with the University’s deadline for payment of tuition and fees.

Can I cancel my housing contract after signing it?
Students that have withdrawn or are no longer attending TAMU-CC are eligible to cancel their housing contract in accordance with the terms stated in the housing contract. To begin the housing contract cancellation process, please complete this form and upload the requested documentation. All cancellations are subject to review and approval.
Requests will be reviewed and the student will be notified of the decision.  The student and/or guarantor is responsible for any past due payments, fees, or other charges.

Is living on-campus required?
Yes, living on-campus at Miramar for two semesters (Fall/Spring) is required for first-year students. Please visit the Residency Requirement page for more information.

What does my housing contract look like?
The Momentum Village and Miramar housing contracts consists of a first page that is unique to your specific move in and move out, then there are pages 2-10 that make up the housing contract body.  For an example of a housing contract please visit the housing portal.

What is an individual housing contract?
An individual housing contract provides each resident with their own separate housing contract and responsibility for only his/her rental installments and applicable utility and parking charges. By signing an individual housing contract , you are only taking responsibility for your rental installments and housing contract terms and will not be held liable for any delinquent amounts owed by your roommate(s).

How do I submit a maintenance request?
A maintenance request needs to be submitted any time a resident notices that something is broken or not working properly.  The request can be submitted 24/7 by visiting the Housing Portal or notifying the office during office hours.

Is it necessary to purchase a meal plan to live at Islander Housing?
The meal plan is required for all Miramar residents. The meal plan is optional for all Momentum Village residents.  You can find the various and affordable meal plan options here.

Are there housing options available for married students or students with children?
Married students may live together in a 2-bedroom unit as long as each is an enrolled student. Each person will have their own bedroom and housing contract. Minor dependent children of students may not reside on-campus.

Can PSA students live on campus?
Absolutely! PSA students fall under the same residency requirement as other Islanders.

Can transfer or graduate students live on campus?
Yes! Transfer and graduate students are welcome to live at Momentum Village and Miramar. Please note that Miramar is reserved for all First-Year students, so options there will be limited.

Does the university have any off-campus apartments?
The university does not manage or support any off-campus apartments. Several local apartment companies target college students, but they are not affiliated in any way with TAMU-CC. Our two exclusive Islander Housing properties are Miramar on the Island Campus and Momentum Village on the Momentum Campus.

Is a vaccination against bacterial meningitis required?

Texas Senate Bill 1107 (now TEC 51.9192) requires all students entering an institution of higher education (public and private) to either receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or meet certain criteria for declining such a vaccination before the first day of the semester. 

Please visit the TAMU-CC Bacterial Meningitis webpage here, to submit proof of vaccination and for important information about vaccination requirements. 

Do I need a TAMU-CC parking permit?

Miramar
Residents who bring a car must purchase a University Resident parking permit through the University Police Department(UPD). The Resident Permit allows the student to park in designated Resident only parking lots or in combined Resident/General parking lots. The permit does not give access to General Parking lots.

Momentum Village
Residents will be issued a free permit that is only valid within the Momentum Village gates. Those wishing to park on the Island Campus must either purchase a General Permit, Garage Permit or pay for hourly parking in the garage.

Are pets allowed?
Pets are allowed at Miramar’s buildings 8 & 9 as well as Momentum Village’s buildings 9 & 11. These buildings are a part of our Pet Zone Themed Community. Pet Zone provides a friendly environment to pets, their owners, and pet lovers. All must be authorized by and registered with Islander Housing before being brought on site. Requests for emotional support animals must be completed via your housing portal.

Are there insurance requirements for signing a lease at the community?
Renters insurance is not required but highly recommended. Coverage for your personal belongings is not included as part of your Lease Agreement. Renters insurance can provide coverage for loss or damage to your personal belongings (including fire, theft, or natural causes). 

You can obtain renters’ insurance coverage via American Campus Communities’ preferred insurance partner LeaseTrack

Can I live with my friends?
You may request roommates by selecting them in the housing portal after you sign your housing contract. You will not be able to gain access to the profile section of the housing portal until your housing contract is completed. Whenever possible, a mutual roommate request will be honored. If you are interested in gender inclusive housing, please reach out to our community.

I am a Miramar resident, can I transfer to a private room with a private bathroom?
Yes! To begin the transfer request process, email IslanderHousing@americancampus.com with your name, A-number, cell phone number, and the reason for your request. A member of the Miramar staff will reach out to you and review potential options. Please note that spaces are limited and pricing will vary.

Is Islander Housing co-ed?
Residence hall rooms and apartments with shared bathrooms are assigned as single-gender units based on gender provided through the University's admission application. There are no gender-specific buildings or floors, so neighbors may be of any gender. Students seeking a housing assignment with roommates can voluntarily opt into Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) in any residential space during the housing application process. In GIH housing residents may be of any gender expression. To obtain more information about GIH, please email islanderhousing@americancampus.com.

What if I don't have anyone specific I want to live with?
When you sign your housing contract, you will complete Resident Profile Form indicating specific information that will help us match you with a roommate. We will place you with another student with similar interests, when possible. 

What is Roommate matching and how does it work?
Roommate matching is the process by which roommates are matched together using roommate profiles. You can utilize our roommate matching service to find one or more roommates, or you can bring all of your own roommates.