Frequently Asked Questions
Foothill-De Anza Community College District is committed to providing safe, affordable, and accessible housing that supports student success. This FAQ page addresses common questions about eligibility, costs, application timelines, amenities, and more. Whether you’re planning ahead or preparing to move in, we’re here to help you make informed decisions. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please reach out—we’re happy to assist.
The student housing community will have a live-in residence life coordinator and resident advisor who can provide support on night and weekends. Additionally, FHDA public safety officers can be contacted in case of emergency at 408-924-8000 or for non-emergencies at 650-949-7313. Additionally residents can call 911 in case of any emergencies.
Students who attend Foothill or De Anza College can live in apartment style accommodations that are located within walking distance of the De Anza campus and a short drive away from Foothill campus. These units are readily available and offer a convenient housing option for students seeking to live near campus.
When submitting your housing application, you may make a request for accommodation due to a disability. A staff member will contact you to follow up.
Each resident signs a housing license agreement based on their individual housing cost. Residents are responsible for their own bed space and share responsibility with their roommates for the overall apartment unit.
Guests are welcome to the community, subject to limits on duration of visitation and apartment-mate consent.
While we cannot guarantee that students will be matched with their preferred apartment-mate(s), students will have the option to request apartment-mate(s) by first and last name during the application process.
Yes, all apartments come furnished with the following: Each resident is provided with a twin bed frame and mattress (that may or may not be bunked), nightstand, desk and desk chair. In the common area, apartments will come furnished with a dining room table and four chairs.
Most apartments are sized with two bedrooms and two bathrooms and residents have the option of choosing the type of occupancy they would prefer. There will be a limited number of single occupancy bedrooms available. Most of the floorplans will be double or triple occupancy. This could mean a total of two to six students are living in the apartment.
Yes. All applicants must have a guarantor age 18 or older who agrees to take financial responsibility if the student cannot pay. If you do not have a guarantor, you may request a waiver by emailing housing@fhda.edu with documentation showing you can meet housing costs on your own.
The community assumes all student codes of conduct. FHDA student housing is a smoke-free and dry campus. (Smoke free means no tobacco, no vaping and no marijuana).
While there is no meal plan associated with student housing, all apartments are equipped with a full kitchen, which includes a four-burner stove and oven, a microwave, a full-sized refrigerator, and a pantry area.
The housing at FHDA is a residential community for students who attend either Foothill or De Anza college and must meet certain eligibility requirements.
Must be a credit student, enrolled in at least 8 credit units.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of signing the license agreement for housing.
Must have no criminal record related to violence or other significant disciplinary offenses.
Must complete a FAFSA or Dream Act equivalent if applicable.
Must have current MMR vaccination and TB clearance.
The student housing community has a recreation room, fitness center, outdoor courtyard, and a laundry facility. Additionally, there are resident advisors who plan residential programs and monthly events for community members.
Room assignments are based on the applicants’ preferences for either a traditional same gender specific apartment or a mixed, non-gender specific apartment. We will assign a resident to a non-gender specific or mixed gender apartment only if selected on the resident’s application or a consent form.
No, animals and pets are not permitted in student housing community. However, students with a documented disability may request reasonable accommodation for an assistance or support animal. These requests are reviewed separately from the housing application to ensure equal access and use of housing. To begin the process, please email your request and supporting documentation directly to our housing team at housing@fhda.edu.
Students receiving financial aid may use their funds to cover housing costs. However, in most cases, financial aid package(s) will not cover the full cost of housing. Additional income such as employment earnings, savings, family support, etc. will likely be needed along with a financial aid package. We recommend planning ahead to ensure you can cover housing costs even if there are delays in the financial aid disbursement schedule.
Please note that the financial aid process is separate from the housing application process, and financial aid awards vary by individual. For more information, please contact:
For De Anza College Financial Aid
Phone: 408.864.8718
Email: financialaid@deanza.edu
For Foothill College Financial Aid
Phone: 650.949.7245
At this time, our housing community is offering housing agreements for a double or triple occupancy bedroom, which will allow for up to 6 students per apartment. Because of this style, we are not currently able to accommodate students living with dependents. We recognize the need for family housing and are working toward expanding options in the future. Students with dependents are welcome to join our interest list so we can contact them if family housing opportunities become available.
After you submit your housing application, your information is processed through a screening system through our property management site. Any record of a violent or sexual offense would not be approved to live in housing, as is mentioned in the Board Policy regarding student housing eligibility (https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/fhda/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DKP2D701A19F)