Starting at a new school with new people and new faces can be overwhelming, but The Standard at Austin is here to help the transition by providing SMART Housing. Through SMART Housing, we are able to help students who receive need-based financial aid, pay for school via student loans, or work while going through school to pay for living expenses independently.
In order to qualify for one of our SMART housing units, residents must be able to prove that they make less than $52,920 annually. Qualifying SMART units are in limited supply, so be sure to reach out with proof of income quickly to secure your spot this upcoming fall!
Frequently Asked Questions About SMART Housing
SMART Housing was created by the city of Austin to help students who receive need-based financial aid, pay for school via student loans, or work while going through school to pay for living expenses independently. Students who qualify for SMART Housing qualify for discounted monthly installments at certain units at The Standard at Austin!
Yes. We provide a select number of SMART housing units at a lower rate to help lower costs for income need based individuals.
There are two ways to qualify for SMART Housing. The first is by receiving need-based financial aid, which may automatically qualify you for SMART housing. The alternative way to qualify is if you meet the low-to-moderate income requirement for Austin, which means whoever is paying for the housing only makes 50-60% of the median Austin income. Typically, this means that you are making less than $52,920 annually.
In order to qualify, you will need to submit two bank statements, pay stubs, or proof of financial aid during the application process. If you are unsure whether you qualify for SMART Housing, send a screenshot of your UT direct cash page or proof of income to a member of our team for help!
You will need two bank statements, pay stubs, or proof of financial aid under $52,920 a year to apply for one of our SMART housing units. If you are unsure whether you qualify for SMART Housing, send a screenshot of your UT direct cash page or proof of income to a member of our team for help!
Yes. The Standard at Austin only offers SMART housing pricing on our Fulton 5×5, Finchley 5×4, and Gramercy 6×4 floor plans. Depending on the floor plan, there may only be a few units allocated for SMART housing.
SMART Housing rates are typically sent out in July by the city of Austin. The Standard at Austin has a limited number of units dedicated to SMART Housing, but these fill up rather quickly, so we recommend signing a housing contract earlier to help ensure you can save your place.
Since The Standard at Austin offers individual SMART Housing contracts, we can typically mix someone with SMART Housing and someone without SMART Housing in one unit, so you don’t have to worry about not living with your friend or roommate!