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Graduation brings with it big changes. Whether you plan to join the workforce or head to graduate school, these pages will help you transition to life after Clark.
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Apartments
Income and Benefits | Budgeting | Debt | Apartments | Relocating | Resources
Start looking for an apartment as soon as you know where you'll be living.
Often the best way to locate a place is through word of mouth. Also check rental
listings in the newspaper and on college bulletin boards. The Yellow Pages may
list real estate agencies that will help you locate housing but there may be a
finder's fee for the service. Be sure you know in advance whether you or the
landlord will be expected to pay this fee.
Moving into an apartment can be costly. Often you will be required to
provide, up front, the first and last month's rent and a sum equal to one
month's rent as a security deposit to be set aside to cover any damage to the
apartment while you're living there.
Be careful not to get locked into a long-term lease. They are difficult to
break if your plans change. Be aware that if you do try to break a lease you may
lose your security deposit.
Consider purchasing renter's insurance. It is fairly inexpensive (about
$100/yr for $10,000 coverage) and protects you in the event of theft or fire.
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