Are there other options outside of HACU-arranged housing available in DC?

Non HACU-Arranged Housing for DC Interns

If you choose to arrange housing on your own, we suggest that you consider the following items:

• safety
• mass transit accessibility
• proximity to work site--estimated commute times can be determined at www.wmata.com
• proximity to grocery stores/pharmacies/shops/etc.

The following list of options is provided to make your search for alternative housing easier. The universities listed are all within the District of Columbia, Metro accessible, and provide housing in line with our summer program dates. Keep in mind that many of these universities have off-campus housing managed by private owners that may offer more affordable options.

Disclaimer: This information is provided by the vendor or retrieved from promotional materials. HACU can make no expressed or implied warranties, promises, or representations regarding the condition, safety, suitability, or desirability of the housing arrangements and/or property and HACU hereby expressly disclaims any and all implied or expressed warranties, promises, or representations regarding the condition, safety, suitability, desirability, or any other aspect of the property or housing arrangements.

• AMERICAN UNIVERSITY:  http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/summer_housing_conferences/summer_housing.html
• GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY:  http://gwired.gwu.edu/cllc/Summer/
• GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY:  www.georgetown.edu
• WASHINGTON INTERN STUDENT HOUSING (WISH):  www.internsdc.com
• OTHER SOURCES:
  • www.craigslist.org
  • www.washingtonpost.com
  • www.roommates.com
  • http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalinternships/dchousingguide.shtml

HACU-Arranged Housing for DC Interns

You are free to make housing arrangements on your own, but as a convenience to you, HACU can also secure housing for you. Typical housing arrangements in DC are a 2BR apartment shared amongst 4 interns or a 3BR apartment shared amongst 6 interns. We anticipate that each intern will pay about $700 per month or $175 per week. The rent would be deducted from your bi-weekly paycheck. If you chose to move out during the program, the rent would still be deducted.

Advantages

• No upfront costs (e.g. security deposits, administrative fees, first month’s rent, cable/phone installation charges)
• No credit checks
• No need to research the area
• Fully furnished with pots and pans, dinnerware, and linens
• Close to public transportation and grocery stores
• Placement with other HACU interns matched according to personal habits indicated on the housing agreement

Please understand that you have limited time to complete the Intern Agreement from the time you accept your internship. On the agreement you must decide if you would like HACU to arrange housing for you or if you'd prefer to arrange housing on your own. The agreement, once submitted, is final and cannot be changed so please consider your housing preference carefully.