By Blake Haas
NORMAL – A rental housing company is offering rent-free apartments to Illinois State University students in response to ISU’s announcement that all university operating housing will be closed until further notice.
Young America announced Thursday temporary housing for 100 students on a week-by-week basis.
“We expect there are some students who will have difficulty returning to a permanent home, and who still need to apply themselves to their university coursework,” said Young America Realty President Andy Netzer. “Yesterday’s news was probably not ideal for everyone, and we’re hopeful these efforts will help mitigate the stresses that some ISU students are experiencing.”
Due to the worldwide Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, President Larry Dietz has announced a series of actions that will significantly impact the Illinois State University community. Please click on the link for more information: https://t.co/C10usKeLj2
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Temporary housing will be offered until university-owned, and university-operated housing reopens, or until the end of the original 202 spring semester. Units offered are furnished, have high-speed internet access included, and are within walking distance of Uptown Normal.
Temporary housing will require a $100 security deposit, government-issued Identification, and a copy of current university housing contract or proof of residency.
Rent-free housing is offered on a first-come-first-serve basis.
ISU students can apply for rent-free housing here:
Blake Haas can be reached at Blake.Haas@Cumulus.com.
