Student Housing

Apply now for student housing at NIC’s Comox Valley campus.

How to Apply

  1. Apply for your NIC program and accept your seat. Once you’ve paid your tuition deposit you can apply for housing.
  2. Log into myNIC and select “student housing” to go to the housing application portal.  
  3. Complete and submit your housing application. You'll need to pay a $50 application fee.  

Watch your email for updates about your housing application status and next steps.

Who's eligible for housing?

To apply for student housing, you must be:

  • Enrolled in a full-time program or taking at least of nine credits. If you’re taking fewer than nine credits due to an academic accommodation, you may still qualify for housing. 
  • At least 17 years old or a high school graduate by the move-in date.

Students who are Indigenous or a former youth in care may be eligible for priority access.  

Who can live with me in family housing?

  • Children under 18 years who live with you at least part-time. 
  • Spouses, partners or common-law partners. 
  • Dependents, extended family or someone you have a close, supportive relationship with.  

You can remain in housing through the Spring and Summer terms if you're taking classes or plan to in the Fall term.

Units

Suites come furnished and include essentials like utilities and internet.

Nano - 183 square feet
Compact, ideal for individual living. 
Rent: $1,150

Studio - 240 square feet
Spacious, single-occupancy rooms. 
Rent: $1,650

Quad – 947 square feet
Four private rooms with shared kitchen and living room.
Rent: $980 per person

Family – 870 square feet
Apartments designed for students with families. 
Rent: $2,200 

Rent payment

We offer two flexible payment options to help you plan your housing costs:

Option 1: Pay in full at the start of each term. 

Option 2: Make monthly payments (administrative fee applied monthly)

Childcare

The Beaufort Children's Centre provides on-site childcare at the Comox Valley campus. Apply early to get on the list!  

Frequently asked questions

Q: Why am I getting an error when I click "Apply Now" for NIC Student Housing?

A: To be eligible to apply for student housing, you must first apply for and be invited to your program. Once you accept the offer and pay your tuition deposit, you'll gain access to the housing application portal.

Get in touch

Our team is here to answer your questions and make your transition to campus life smooth.

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All information listed is subject to change

Have questions?

Join us on March 4 for a virtual info session to learn more about student housing, eligibility and the application process.