Housing Information

International Students at Lower Columbia College have three housing options:

• apply to live in LCC Campus Housing,
• live with a host family, or
• find their own off-campus housing.  

LCC knows how important housing is to your success. Our caring staff will help you have a positive, safe, and supportive living experience in the United States. You may also enjoy our blog post Housing Options for Students.

  You must secure and confirm housing before the First Term Payment Deadline. If you have not confirmed your housing before the First Term Payment deadline, then your I-20 will be canceled. We cannot support students who arrive on campus who have not previously secured housing.

LCC Apartment-Style Campus Housing for International Students

• Located next to campus.
• Convenient option for independent students.
• Within walking distance of shopping and downtown areas.
• Easy to stay connected to student activities.
• On the main bus route.

See the Campus Apartments page for details on eligibility, amenities, photos, and cost.

Host Family Living (Academic Year)

  As of 2024, LCC host family program during the academic school year is currently unavailable. Prospective and incoming international students are encouraged to consider LCC Campus Housing or identify another off-campus option.

Live with an American family and share their customs, culture, and language. In Host family applications must be submitted to least 45 days before the housing / application deadline.

• Experience first-hand American family life.
• Practice speaking English with native speakers.
• Develop life-long friendships with your family.
• Stay connected to a family environment.

For information on how to become a Host Family see Host Families.

Host Family Amenities

• Bedroom with bed, desk, closet space, and wifi access
• Shared bathroom
• Household utilities
• Transportation assistance to and from school
• Food for two meals a day