Housing Stability
Housing Resources for Students - We are here to support our students who may be experiencing housing challenges. Explore the campus and community resources below and connect with a member of our team for assistance.
Housing Stability Campus Resources
Success Bridge
The Success Bridge Housing Stabilization Assistance program was created to provide support to Columbus State Community College students experiencing housing instability. Success Bridge provides campus and community resources to stabilize students through the completion of their degree.
We are currently accepting applications for rental assistance through Success Bridge.
This program currently offers rental assistance:
The first level of support provides eligible students with financial support for overdue rent and utility payments in your current apartment.
Eligibility Requirements for Success Bridge:
• Have completed 24 credit hours (fewer credits may be accepted under extenuating circumstances)
• Be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours
• Be in good academic standing or on an approved academic plan
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a Franklin County Resident
Additionally students participating in Success Bridge are asked to adhere to the following expectations:
• Must be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours each term, including summer (exceptions can be made for extenuating circumstances)
• Must maintain good academic standing
• Must meet with the Success Bridge Housing Coordinator at least once per month
• Must engage with Career Services
APPLY FOR SUCCESS BRIDGE Waitlist
Once you have submitted your application you must meet with a Basic Needs Resource Navigator to complete the application process!
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MATT OR SUZANNE
Should you have any questions about this program, please contact successbridge@cscc.edu
Scholar House
Community Properties of Ohio offers the Columbus Scholar House (CSH) program, providing subsidized housing that has been designated specifically for full-time students who are parents or former foster youth and are enrolled in an Ohio accredited institution of higher learning.
Community Properties of Ohio offers the Columbus Scholar House (CSH) program, providing subsidized housing that has been designated specifically for full-time students who are parents, and are enrolled in an Ohio accredited institution of higher learning.
To qualify, students must:
• Be income qualified for Section 8 Housing
• Have full custodial custody of their child or children
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at Columbus State (or other participating accredited Ohio institution of higher learning)
• Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHOLAR HOUSE I & II FLYER AND APPLY
The Columbus Scholar House III is affordable housing for former foster youth, ages 18-24, pursuing full-time Higher Education and maintaining at least a 2.5 overall GPA.
Scholar House III is currently seeking applicants, is conveniently located a mile away from Columbus State, and includes 30 fully furnished apartment units.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SCHOLAR HOUSE III FLYER INFORMATION AND to APPLY
Renter Mentor
Renter Mentor’s mission is to help connect people to affordable housing and other supportive services. Renter Mentor assist Columbus State students by providing housing counseling and navigation services, including:
- Housing unit referrals
- Fair Housing Law
- Landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities
- Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 assistance
- Rental and/or utility assistance application (when available)
- Eviction prevention
- Connection to other campus and community support resources
Schedule an appointment with Jerry Valentine, CEO, Renter Mentor.
Housing Stability Community Resources
Facing Homelessness, Eviction & Foreclosure
While accessing a shelter may feel intimating, it is often the fastest route to stable housing.
In Columbus and Franklin County, ESG (Emergency Solutions Grant) and CoC (Continuum of Care) funded homeless assistance (along with homeless assistance funded by other federal, state and local resources) is prioritized for households that meet HUD’s Category 1 (Literally Homeless) criteria because of resource constraints (HUD Exchange 2022).
Learn more about HUD's Four Categories of Homelessness
Shelter Options
• Community Guide for People Facing Homelessness
Warming Stations
• Community Shelter Board Warming Station List
• All Warming Stations can contact Mount Carmel Outreach Program at any time for follow‐up on shelter access, anyone in crisis, or if they need to contact the Street to Housing Outreach Collaborative (SHOC) on any outreach related issues: 614-512-2483
General Resources for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
• Lutheran Social Services 211: LSS211 is a 24 hour resource that allows those seeking assistance to call and speak with a representative to determine the best supports accessible in their area.
Dial 211 or visit the LSS211 Resource Database for help.
• Street Card:
This Street Card may help homeless or housing insecure individuals connect with a variety of Franklin County resources to address issues related to housing, healthcare, legal assistance, food insecurity, employment, and more.
Save the Dream Ohio - Mortgage Assistance
Save the Dream Ohio provides assistance to Ohio homeowners facing foreclosure and/or who cannot afford to pay their mortgage payments or other related housing costs as a result of economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program is administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, and is expected to continue through September 30, 2025 or until the available funding is depleted.
Legal Aid Society of Columbus
• Evictions
• Fair Housing
• Housing Conditions
• Section 8 Determinations
• Security Deposits
Impact Community Action
• Housing Stability & Crisis Assistance
Columbus Urban League
• Tenant / Landlord Mediation
• Homebuyer Education
• Mortgage Assistance
Get Help from Columbus Urban League
Community Mediation Services
• Eviction Prevention
• Tenant / Landlord Mediation
Get help from Community Mediation Services
Job & Family Services
Prevention Retention & Contingency - PRC
Franklin County's Prevention, Retention, and Contingency (PRC) program provides one-time financial assistance (up to $1500) to aid with emergency situations. Applicants must have at least one minor child or a pregnant woman living in their home and be at or below 165% of poverty to qualify for PRC one-time emergency assistance.
Affordable Housing Database
• Provides a list of rental properties available to potential Housing Choice Voucher
tenants seeking apartment units, duplexes, single-family homes or townhomes in the
private market.
• Partner of Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
• Housing Choice Voucher
• Section 8
Community Properties of Ohio
• Affordable housing for income-eligible families
Transition-Age Youth Housing Support (17-24)
The Huck House goal is to support young people and families struggling with tough situations like homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, and violence. Because everyone’s problems are unique, they offer a variety of programs that can help.
The Huck House programs below assist students ages 17-24
Click here to access the Huck House Website
Youth Outreach Program
A street-based counseling, support, and case management program that brings Huck House services to youth on their own turf.
2216 Bancroft St. Columbus, OH 43219
614-826-3630
See How the Youth Outreach Program Can Help
Housing Program
Up to 18 months of housing combined with programs designed to help develop the skills and confidence to live a successful & independent life.
**Please note this program has a waitlist**
614-294-8097
Star House offers young people a safe respite from the streets, immediate access to basic needs and connections to stabilizing resources, such as housing, transportation, health care, employment, education, addiction services, legal aid, government benefits, ID cards and more.
Youth Drop-in Center
Safe respite and a chance to thrive.
Star House's drop-in center is open 24/7/365 days a year, providing immediate access to safe respite for youth experiencing homelessness. Youth are provided access to food, clothing, hygiene items, laundry facilities, showers and a safe place to be.
Beyond basic needs, our clinical team provides therapy and case management, and partner agencies provide on-site and community-based access to stabilizing resources, such as housing, transportation, health care, employment, education, addiction services, legal aid, government benefits, ID cards and more.
Social Services at Carol Stewart Village
Home and a chance to thrive.
Star House provides social services at Carol Stewart Village.
Carol Stewart Village (CSV) is a neighborhood for young adults, ages 18-24, with on-site programs and services. CSV offers 62 studio apartments with on-site access to transitional jobs, education, health care, mental health and addiction services and social connections through mentorships, peer support and community engagement options.
Thanks to project-based vouchers provided by CMHA, residents have the opportunity to live at CSV for up to seven years while they acquire the credentials and experience necessary to thrive in long- term housing stability.
Utilities
Assistance is available for gas, electric, water, and sewer charges. The assistance may be in the form of a reduction of your bill and/or a set amount based on your income to be paid each month or one-time aid payments towards eligible bills.
Apartment Hunting/Searching for Housing
The following links are provided for your convenience and should not be considered an endorsement for any particular listing. Please be aware that the information provided may not be complete and may not include all available options. These links are also subject to change. Contact each apartment/housing company for full and current information.