Living on Your Own

Things you might need to know when living on your own.

  Financial Obligations:

First month’s rent, last month’s rent, and security deposit are sometimes required at signing. Plan your budget accordingly. Depending on your rental,  the utilities and power may need to be turned on separately.  You might need a FICO score in order to get off campus housing.  Here are some ways that you can get a FICO Score.

  Food Stamps:

Find out if you qualify.  Head to this website .  Must meet one of the following exemptions: Have a documented physical or mental disability Work at least 20 hours a week in paid employment Participate in a state or federally-financed work-study program Are a single parent enrolled full-time in college and taking care of a child under 12 If I’m on a campus meal plan, can I still get SNAP? If you receive the majority of your meals through either a mandatory or optional meal plan, you are ineligible for SNAP. Meal plan structure may vary from institution to institution, so state agencies should fully explore your circumstances to determine what portion of your meals are covered by the plan.

 Transportation 

         (It's a bird, it's a plane, it's super transporter!) If you don't have a car, do have a plan to either ride a bike, walk, or take the public transportation.  Know where the bus stops are! 

Breeze Bus Transportation Sarasota (SCAT)

Manatee County Bus Transportation (MCAT)