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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can additional furniture be brought into the apartment?
What do I need to hook up my computer to the internet?
What size are the beds?
When is my first payment due?
If I pay in full, do I get a discount?
If I am over 21, do I need to have a guarantor?
Will you send me a bill each month for rent?
Can I pay my bill with a credit card? Is there an extra charge?
Do I have to have a meal plan?
When do I put down a deposit?
What if I need to cancel my lease?
When can I move in?
Is parking available?
How many people live there?
What utilities are included in my rent?
How much more does it cost to stay here than on campus?
Can I use my financial aid?
What types of apartments/rooms are available?
What is the cost?
What types of leases are available?
Can I request an apartment or roommates?
How close to campus are you?
Is smoking allowed?
Is alcohol allowed?
When will Blazer Hall open?
Who is eligible to live at Blazer Hall?
Can additional furniture be brought into the apartment?
If the furniture is safe and in good working condition, you may bring it in, depending on space. All units are leased as furnished rooms. Property-owned furniture must remain in the unit at all times.
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What do I need to hook up my computer to the internet?
You will need the following:
1. A computer running a modern operating system such as Windows 98 or newer, Mac OS 8.5 or newer, or Linux.
2. An Ethernet card with an RJ-45 jack (data port). Usually, this is already built in to new computers. If not, you can purchase an Ethernet card from any computer accessoris retailer. The RJ-45 jack looks similar to a standard phone jack, only larger. A telephone cord will not work.
3. Wireless Internet is also featured in Blazer Hall.
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What size are the beds?
Beds are Twin XL 39"L X 80"W . Sheets and accessories are available from most local and national retailers, including larger discount stores, department stores, and home/interior specialty shops.
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When is my first payment due?
AFTER paying the $250 pre-payment, the remaining balance will be $4,250. This amount may be paid in one of two ways:
1) In full when you move in, OR
2) Pay $2,000 in August and $2,250 in January. In both semesters, rent is considered late if not paid within 10 days of the fist day of classes.
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If I pay in full, do I get a discount?
Currently, we do not offer discounts.
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If I am over 21, do I need to have a guarantor?
Yes. All Blazer Hall leasees are required to have a guarantor.
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Will you send me a bill each month for rent?
Rent is payable twice per academic year. Once in August and once in January. We do not send monthly bills or statements. Page 1 of your lease agreement will outline payment due dates.
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Can I pay my bill with a credit card? Is there an extra charge?
We accept Master Card or VISA. There is no extra charge for this service.
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Do I have to have a meal plan?
UAB has specified that all students (residents and commuting) must participate in a meal plan. Freshmen must select from one of three plan options. Plans are sold through the UAB Campus Card office (205-996-6273). Other details are available online. Visit the UAB web site for details or go to www.uabdining.com.
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When do I put down a deposit?
We do not require a deposit. Instead, a pre-payment of $250 is due with the signed lease agreement. This amount will be subtracted from the first semester's rent, which is due no later than 10 days after the first day of classes. After making the pre-payment, the balance due will be $2,000. The second installment of $2,250 will be due no later than 10 days after the first day classes begin in January.
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What if I need to cancel my lease?
Please read the lease carefully and be sure that Blazer Hall is right for you before signing.
In most cases, a lease is a binding contract. Requests for exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Contact the General Manager for details.
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When can I move in?
Move-in is usually around the 3rd weekend in August. Specific instructions for when and how to prepare for move-in will be sent to all students with signed, pre-paid leases.
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Is parking available?
Yes! A new parking deck with 1,300 spaces opened in May, 2006. Contact UAB Parking and Transportation Services for details by calling 205-934-3513.
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How many people live there?
Blazer Hall will accommodate up to 753 residents, including approximately 30 staff members. Two bedroom / two bath suites are designed for 4 students. Three bedroom / three bath suites are designed for 6.
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What utilities are included in my rent?
Leases include water, sewer, electricity, cable TV, and high-speed internet (T1).
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How much more does it cost to stay here than on campus?
Other freshmen housing options at UAB cost the same as Blazer Hall. Blazer Hall is a designated, on-campus freshmen residence hall for UAB students.
By comparison, the total 9-month cost of room, utilities, and meals on campus is typically less than equal accommodations off-campus.
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Can I use my financial aid?
In many cases -- yes. Be sure to review the documentation for your specific grant, loan, or scholarship to make sure.
Talk with your parents or the Office of Student Financial Aid if you have questions about how much of your housing costs may be covered by loans, scholarships, grants, etc.
In most cases, student aid that allows for campus housing could be used towards your lease at Blazer Hall.
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What types of apartments/rooms are available?
Choose from plans featuring 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, or plans with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Both plan types are based on double-occupancy (2 students per bedroom).
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What is the cost?
Blazer Hall leases for $2,250 per semester, payable in 2 installments (fall & winter) for a total of $4,500. Although rent is due in two payments, the monthly comparison would be about $478/month, including utilities. This a tremendous value considering the convenience, security, and enjoyability of new residential suites in the heart of UAB, Birmingham's historic Southside area, popular for shoping, dining, and entertainment.
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What types of leases are available?
At Blazer Hall, a 9-month lease is standard (late August to early May). As a first-year student, we understand that your plans for next summer may not be final. If you choose to live on campus, you may apply for summer housing during the Spring semester.
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Can I request an apartment or roommates?
Yes, depending on space available all requests will be given the highest consideration. Indicate your roommate preference on your application, or send an email with the name of your roommate preference to us at salesbirmingham@edrtrust.com. To verify this is a mutually-acceptable assignment, both students must make an independent request, in writing only, for this arrangement.
Please note that this is a request and can not be guaranteed.
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How close to campus are you?
Blazer Hall is directly on campus! Live close to classrooms, libraries, and UAB's new recreation/fitness center! A large, new Campus Dining center is adjacent to Blazer Hall. Visit www.uabdining.com for more information. Also, there are restaurants, coffee shops, and short order diners nearby.
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Is smoking allowed?
For the health and comfort of everyone, Blazer Hall is a 100% smoke-free/tobacco-free facility.
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Is alcohol allowed?
Blazer Hall is designated as an alcohol-free, substance-free facility. Alcohol and other drugs are not permitted, regardless of age.
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When will Blazer Hall open?
Blazer Hall will open for camps and conferences in May, 2006 and for UAB freshman in August 2006.
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Who is eligible to live at Blazer Hall?
Blazer Hall is designated for first-time freshmen at UAB. This is a unique living-and-learning environment with an emphasis on high academic achievement.
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