Longtime educator enjoyed ‘planting seeds and watching them grow’
Throughout his life Ray Whiting, PhD, has been a lawyer, professor, mediator, author, special assistant and, most recently, an ordained minister.
Dive into our various resources designed to simplify your off-campus housing search. Our comprehensive collection of Leasing 101 video series breaks down everything you need to know, from “What is a Lease,” “Understanding the Lingo,” and “Renting Without Credit.”
Prefer something on paper? Checkout out our printable guides, including “Questions to Ask Your Landlord,” “How to Spot Scams” and an “Off-Campus Housing Checklist.” These resource guides run through all types of housing search basics to make sure that you find a suitable home away from home. Additionally, you can also find step-by-step instructions to set up your financial aid refund that can be used for your off-campus housing accommodation.
These tools will help you tackle the off-campus housing search with confidence and ease. Good luck on your housing search, Jaguar!
Rental Agreements
What is a Sublease?
Understanding the Lingo
Renting Without Credit
Did you know that students looking for off-campus housing can use their financial aid refund to help pay for living and educational-related expenses, such as off-campus housing, utilities, wi-fi and furniture? Our Financial Aid E-Refund video will show you why and how this could be a great option for you.
An extensive list of questions to ask and get answers for before leasing
Sample letters that can be sent to your landlord should a problem arise during your lease.

Throughout his life Ray Whiting, PhD, has been a lawyer, professor, mediator, author, special assistant and, most recently, an ordained minister.

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