Student Housing

NIC is honoured to acknowledge that the Student Housing Commons is situated on the traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation.

NIC's new student housing at the Comox Valley campus aligns with our commitment to diversity, respect and Indigenization. Our housing community offers a safe and inclusive environment for personal growth and academic success.

Applications for housing open in Winter (January) 2025. Join the student housing email list for important updates and information.

Housing Options

Unit types

Our range of units means a fit for everyone:

• Nano: compact, ideal for individual living.
• Studio: spacious, single-occupancy rooms.
• Quad: shared units with four private rooms and common areas (kitchen, living room)
• Family: apartments designed for students with families.

  Eligible occupants include:

  • Children under 18 years who live with the student at least part-time.
  • Spouses, partners or common-law partners.
  • Other dependent family members, extended family or individuals with whom a student has a close and supportive relationship.

Rental rates

Unit rental rates are designed with student budgets in mind. Rates include essentials like utilities (electricity and water), Wi-Fi and access to furnished rooms.

Eligibility

Housing is for full-time students enrolled in courses during the Fall and Winter semesters. Students may remain in housing over the Spring term if they are in programming or intend to return to programming in the Fall of the next academic year.

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

Individual students and students living in family units with families will have the opportunity to renew their housing licence agreements, as long as they remain eligible for housing.

To qualify for NIC student housing, a student must:

• Be 17 years of age or older, or graduated from High School, by the move-in date. Minors under 17 should reach out to studenthousing@nic.bc.ca.
• Be a full-time student, which means you are enrolled in a full-time program or taking a minimum of 9 credits. Students enrolled in less than 9 credits for reasons related to human rights accommodations may qualify for housing.

How to apply

1. Apply for your program.

   After you've applied, you'll receive an email from admissions with your next steps. This includes requesting and submitting your official transcripts and other required documents. Be sure to add admission@nic.bc.ca to your email safe sender list.

2. Accept your seat in the program and pay your tuition deposit.

   You're now ready to apply for housing.

3. Complete your housing application online.

   A link to the housing application portal will appear when applications open. Complete the online application form and pay your application fee. Don't forget to submit your application.

4. Track your application.

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

Payment options

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

• Option 1: Pay in Full

  Choose to pay the full-term amount at the start of each term.

• Option 2: Monthly Payments

  Make monthly payments with an administrative fee added to each payment. This option offers flexibility and helps manage expenses over the term.

Childcare

We strongly advise students with young children who are returning to school to apply for childcare as early as possible. The Beaufort Children's Centre provides on-site childcare at the Comox Valley campus.

Questions about student housing?

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

All information listed is subject to change.