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Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
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Housing
While Kishwaukee College does not have on-campus living, there are no restrictions on where students may live. Some students choose to live at home or in apartments with friends, while others choose University Plaza in DeKalb for a more traditional college residence hall living experience.
Housing Resources
Kishwaukee College does not approve, endorse or recommend any off-campus facilities. However, there are several local databases offering information about local housing options.
- The NIU online resources are available to everyone. Resources include moving tips, sample roommate agreements, contacts to local storage units and moving vans, information about section 8/subsidized housing, pet-friendly rentals and more.
- The Northern Star, Northern Illinois University's student-run newspaper, compiles an annual housing guide.
- The Daily Chronicle, serving DeKalb County, offers local classified listings for rental properties.
- Century 21 Elsner Realty in DeKalb maintains a courtesy list of rental properties. Call 815-756-1691 or visit the office at 901 N. First Street in DeKalb for more information.
Students considering residential options should also consider transportation needs. The College offers low-cost transportation options from both DeKalb and Rochelle. Students are encouraged to select an apartment on or near the bus route for a more convenient living experience.
NOTE: Financial Aid DOES NOT cover housing costs. However, under some financial aid programs, reimbursement checks may be used to cover costs of living.
Cortland Estates
4100 Aspen Drive
815-758-2910
| Amber Manor 807-833 Ridge Drive 815-758-1010 |
Laing Management 701 Lucinda Avenue 815-758-1100 |
| Annie Glidden Roadhouse 1115 N. Annie Glidden Road 224-423-1247 Website |
Lincolnshire West 1307 W. Lincoln Highway 815-756-9505 |
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Ashbury Court |
Parkside Drive Apartments 1329 Sycamore Road 815-756-8844 |
| Briarwood Apt. 3345 Resource Parkway 815-758-2960 |
Prairie Creek Townhomes 1277-1 Chestnut Street 815-756-1569 |
| Brown Apartments 360 Gurler Road 815-756-1424 |
Stadium View II Apt. 1315 W. Lincoln Highway 815-758-7374 |
| College Park Townhomes 1121 W. Hillcrest 815-758-7374 |
Star Apartment/ Properties 711 Lucinda Avenue 815-758-5700 |
| D & J Apartments 314 Linden Place 815-756-2259 |
Suburban Apartments & Estates Twombly Road 815-758-8124 |
| Eco Park Apartments 1300 Eco Park Drive Apt. 8 815-517-1780 |
Townsend Management 2179 Sycamore Rd #107 815-787-RENT (7368) |
| Eden’s Garden 2355 Williams Way 815-758-8045 |
University Heights 1120 Varsity Boulevard 815-748-0447 |
| Ellwood View Apartments 101-118 Augusta Drive 815756-1691 |
University Plaza 900 Crane Drive 815-758-0666 www.uplaza.com |
| Gideon Court Apartments 1325 W. Lincoln Highway 815-758-1320 |
University Village Phases I & II: 722 N. Annie Gldn 815-758-7859 Phase III: 819 Russell Road 815-756-3822 |
| High Meadows Apartments 1400 W. Lincoln Highway 815-758-1919 |
Varsity Square 1212 Varsity Boulevard 815-756-9554 |
| Hillcrest Place Apartments 220 E. Hillcrest Drive DeKalb, IL 815-758-0600 |
West Ridge Apt. 919 W. Ridge Drive 815-756-8313 |
| James Court Apt. 2510 N. 1st Street 815-748-0434 |
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| Kimberly Apartments 810 Kimberly Drive 815-756-4016 |
7th Avenue Apartments
107 E. 7th Avenue
815-562-7080
Green Shade Apartments
824 Carrie Avenue, Rochelle
815-919-9015
North Prairie Apartments
1015 Carrie Avenue
815-562-6451
Rochelle Property Management
515 Fifth Avenue, Rochelle
815-562-7368
White Oak Apartments
101-111 McConaughy Ave
815-562-6425
Oehlert Rentals
130 Liberty Lane #2
815-899-7551
St. Albans Greens
711 S. Main Street
815-761-8601
Sycamore Greens Apartments
1117 S. Cross Street
815-895-9594
House Liaison
Students who are enrolled at Kishwaukee College may access assistance from the College’s house liaison when experiencing homelessness. A homeless individual can be someone who is lacking fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence or someone whose parent or legal guardian is unable or unwilling to provide shelter and care, according to the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, 1987. To get started on finding assistance, please fill out the H.U.B. (Housing, Undocumented and Benefits Navigation) Referral Form.
The Kishwaukee College House Liaison is Dariana Lee, Director of Student Success. Contact Dariana at dlee2@kish.edu or 815-825-9738. Or visit her office at C2119 on the Kishwaukee College campus.
The designated liaison provides resources to any identified homeless student enrolled at Kishwaukee College. Responsibilities include:
- Coordination with local services and resources.
- Connecting students with local shelters and available housing options.
- Assisting with applications for state and federal financial aid and other available services.
- Providing information for housing, food and other services.
- Connecting students to a local continuum of care program.
- Assisting with providing a plan for off-campus housing.
- Tracking and monitoring the graduation and retention rate.
DeKalb County
Hope Haven
Shelter & Housing First
1145 Rushmoore Drive
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-758-5765
hopehavendekalb.com
Safe Passage
Domestic Violence Shelter
PO Box 621
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-756-7930
safepassagedv.org
Ogle County
Hope
Domestic Violence Shelter
Rochelle, IL
Hotline 24/7
815-562-8890
Business line
815-562-4323
Rochelle Rescue Mission
805 W Lincoln Ave
Rochelle, IL 61068
815-561-2731
Rochellerescuemission.org
For additional Emergency & Transitional Housing, visit the Illinois Department of Human Services website.
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