Housing Application Instructions
#1 Recommendation for submitting Housing Applications is through the FIDM Student Portal.
Due to limited availability and to ensure your space, an early application is recommended.


PAYMENT IS ACCEPTED BY CREDIT CARD (DEBIT CARDS WILL NOT WORK) OR CASHIERS CHECK ONLY.
- If paying by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover) — apply on the FIDM student portal.
- If paying by cashiers check — go to the FIDM Student Portal, complete the application, and print it. Submit your printed application with full payment by U.S. Postal.
Mail to: 
919 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90015
Attn: Accounting/Housing
Space is reserved only if you have received an acceptance letter from the Student Housing Office.
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- A "completed" application includes both rent and housing placement fees. The housing placement fee is non-refundable. Rental fees are refundable with 30 day notice (prior to move-in date). Housing Contract/Refund Policy (68K PDF)
- Students will receive an automated written confirmation receipt via e-mail. When submitting an application via the student portal, a housing acceptance letter will follow which will include complete details regarding move-in dates, what to bring, etc.
- Approximately 3 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date students will receive a housing assignment via e-mail. Please be sure FIDM has your current e-mail address. (Also be sure your e-mail box is emptied each day; a full box will block our communication.)
- #1 RECOMMENDATION for submitting housing applications is through the FIDM Student Portal. If you prefer a paper application, print and complete the application forms. Please remember only completed applications with all fees will be considered. Housing Application Forms (75K PDF)
Housing Forms
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