FAQs
1. How do I apply for housing at the River Hammock?
Complete the online application and submit the required non-refundable application fee of $50.
2. Do I have to be enrolled at IRSC to apply for housing?
No. Due to the limited number of accommodations and heavy demand for on-campus housing, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible. If you wait to apply for housing until after you are registered for classes, you greatly reduce your chances of being offered housing at all.
3. What is the minimum age allowed to reside at the River Hammock?
A student must be no younger than eighteen (18) years old and have graduated from high school (or completed the equivalent requirements) upon lease commencement. No exceptions to this rule will be allowed.
4. Do I have to be a full-time student to reside at the River Hammock?
Yes, you must be enrolled at IRSC and carry at least twelve (12) credit hours during fall and spring semester and three (3) credits for Summer A and three (3) credits for Summer B.
5. Is there a deadline for signing up for housing?
There is no specific time by which you must apply for student housing. However, applications are date stamped as they are received. This date establishes the order in which students are notified as space becomes available.
6. Am I guaranteed housing after submitting my application?
No, because of our limited capacity, some applicants will not receive an offer for on-campus housing. By submitting your application, you will be placed on the waiting list. As housing becomes available, you will be contacted regarding availability.
7. How long is my application valid?
Your application is valid for one year from the day it is received in our office. If you are not offered housing by the end of the one year period, your application will expire and your application fee will be refunded to you.
8. What is the procedure for offering housing?
Offers are made according to the original date of deposit. For example, if there is only one space available but two people have requested housing, the person with the earliest deposit date will be offered housing first.
9. When will I know if I have housing and how am I notified?
Before the start of each semester or until the first day of classes you will be notified by email if your request can or cannot be honored.
10. Are out-of-state students given priority?
No. Students who receive housing scholarships through IRSC are provided priority placement in The River Hammock; however, a limited number of non-scholarship rooms are available each semester.
11. Can I bring an automobile?
Yes, however, parking is very limited. You must have a parking decal to park on campus. For more information, please contact Student Affairs at (772) 462-7475.
12. How do you assign roommates?
Unless you request a specific roommate, roommate assignments are random. Your only guarantee is to be paired with someone of the same gender.
13. How do I request a roommate?
The request must be stated on the housing application form. Every effort will be made to grant this request; however, it is important to remember this request can only be granted if there is space available, and your potential roommate requests you.
14. When will I know who my roommates are?
When you receive your email assignment notification, you will be able to find out who your roommates will be. We do not forward addresses or phone numbers without the consent of the student. If you would like to get in touch with your roommates before the semester starts, please send us a letter of consent which states your name and address or phone number and the request to pass this information along to your roommates.
15. What if I don’t get along with my roommates?
We encourage you to communicate with your roommates prior to moving in, and to make every effort to get along, but if you still have problems, we do allow room changes if there is space available to do so and everyone agrees with the move.
16. How long is my housing contract in effect?
The housing contract is for the entire academic year, which covers both fall and spring semesters.
17. Can I stay at The River Hammock year round?
Yes, as long as you are enrolled in classes at IRSC.
18. Where is the student housing located?
The student housing facility is located adjacent to the main campus in Fort Pierce. Housing is not available at our branch campuses in Indian River, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties.
19. How many students can live at the River Hammock?
The River Hammock can accommodate180 students per academic year (Fall & Spring Semesters).
20. Do you have family housing on campus?
No.
21. Do you have co-ed rooms?
No, all rooms are same gender only.
22. How much is rent?
$650 per month.
23. What is included in the rent?
Rent includes utilities & WiFi Internet Service.
24. How do I pay for rent?
You have the option of paying for rent by one of the following ways:
- Check-Entire payment in full for the semester
- Florida Prepaid
- Credit Card or Debit Card- the Foundation will charge your account on the 1st of every month.
- Financial Aid- This includes Pell Grants, Student Loans, Florida Bright Futures, or other scholarships
25. How can I use my Florida Prepaid to pay for my River Hammock rent?
Your Florida Prepaid can be used if you have the ‘dormitory’ plan. However, it does not pay for the required application fee of $650. The application fee would be an expense that you would be responsible for paying. If you do choose to use your Florida Prepaid, you simply need to include a copy of your prepaid card with your application.
26. Is a meal plan offered?
No.
27. I would like to apply for housing, but I am financially unable to acquire the required application fee. Is there anything you can do to waive this requirement?
No, the non-refundable $50 application fee is required of all students interested in living on campus.
28. Where would I do laundry?
A laundry room is conveniently located on the property.
29. Are the rooms furnished?
All of the rooms at the River Hammock are fully furnished with an extra long twin bed, dresser, desk, and closet for each resident. An extra long twin size mattress is also provided. Detailed information regarding the dimensions of each apartment can be found in the document section of this website.
30. What do you recommend I bring when I move in?
You will need to bring linens (pillows, pillowcases, and twin size sheets), blankets, comforter, towels, washcloths, mattress pad, alarm clock, iron and ironing board, toiletry articles, lamp, wastebasket, and hangers. You may also bring a television (cable ready with cable cord), a stereo, a touchtone telephone, pictures, pots and pans, plates, cups, and a microwave.
31. Is smoking allowed at the River Hammock?
No. The River Hammock has been declared a non-smoking residence in compliance with the Florida Clean Air Act of 1992.
32. Do you allow pets at The River Hammock?
No. Pets are not allowed at the River Hammock.
