There are several options for housing available. The most popular being the following:
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Windover Oaks
1770 Windover Oaks Circle
Titusville, FL 32780
Tel: 321-268-3432
Look under www.apartmentguide.com
This is the apartment complex where the majority of students live. It is located about 6 miles, or a 15-minute drive, from Bristow Academy. It is a large complex and they generally have vacancies. Amenities: laundry facilities, pool, tennis courts and racquet ball courts.
1 bedroom/1 bath $560-$580 per month****
2 bedroom/1 bath $665-$695 per month****
3 bedroom/2 bath $875 per month****
Rent includes water and basic cable. You pay electric, phone and internet.
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Windover Woods
2605 Columbia Blvd
Titusville, FL 32780
Tel: 321-269-4490
Look under www.apartmentguide.com
This apartment complex is about 3 miles, or a 5-7 minute drive, from Bristow Academy. It is a small complex and they generally have a waiting list. Amenities: laundry facilities and pool.
1 bedroom/1 bath $585 per month****
2 bedroom/1 bath $690 per month****
Rent includes water and basic cable. You pay electric, phone and internet.
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Summerhill Apartments
5274 Summerhill Club Lane
Titusville, FL 32780
Tel: 321-269-5003
www.summerhilltitusville.com
This apartment complex is about 3 miles, or a 5-7 minute drive, from Bristow Academy. It is a large complex and more up market. Amenities: laundry facilities, pool, tennis courts and workout room.
1 bedroom/1 bath $755-$830 per month****
2 bedroom/2 bath $975-$1050 per month****
3 bedroom/2 bath $1155-$1180 per month****
Do allow large pets but there are breed restrictions. You pay all utilities.
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Other Options:
There are other places where students live such as privately owned apartments, apartments in Merritt Island (20 minutes from Bristow Academy), and lots of people live in Cocoa Beach (30 minutes from Bristow Academy). Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach are usually more expensive places to live than Titusville.
Polaris Apartments
212 Lincoln Avenue
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Rented by Sue at Ocean Realty 321-784-1234
Located one block from Cape Canaveral Beach and about a 25-minute drive to Bristow Academy. Close to the night life in Cocoa Beach.
2 bedroom/1 bath $675 month +utilities. The lease is 6 months, they do not charge extra to stay month to month after the initial 6 months.
**** Prices are based on a 12 month lease. 7-11 month leases are available (varies with the complex) but it is an additional $20-$50 per month depending upon the complex. All apartments require an application be completed and there is an application fee per each adult, usually around $40-$50. All complexes do require a deposit which is refunded minus the cleaning fee if the apartment is left clean and without damage. There are fees for breaking leases.
These prices are effective June 2006. Rents are being increased at some complexes every 2 months.
EXPECTED COSTS
Housing Cost Estimates-July 2006 |
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Unfurnished apartments, leases are a minimum of 7 months. |
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Monthly |
1 bedroom |
2 bedroom |
Rent (varies with complex) |
$585.00 |
$665.00 |
Electric |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
Local phone* |
$20.00 |
$20.00 |
Cable |
$40.00 |
$40.00 |
High speed internet |
$45.00 |
$45.00 |
Water |
$30.00 |
$35.00 |
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Total |
$820.00 |
$905.00 |
actual utilities will vary month to month |
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Additional Costs |
1 bedroom |
2 bedroom |
Application fee |
$40.00 |
$80.00 |
Deposit (varies with complex) |
$700.00 |
$700.00 |
Bedroom furniture** |
$500.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Living room** |
$1,000.00 |
$1,000.00 |
Dining room** |
$400.00 |
$400.00 |
Kitchen |
$ 350.00 |
$350.00 |
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Total |
$2,990.00 |
$3,530.00 |
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*long distance charges are not included |
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**used furniture |
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What services will Bristow Academy provide to help me settle in once I arrive?
Once you have confirmed your travel arrangements send us your arriving flight details (arrival date, flight number, arrival time, and the city from which the final leg of your flight will depart if not direct) and a Bristow Academy staff member will meet you at the Orlando or Sanford International airports and assist you with check-in at one of our local motels. Bristow Academy has discounted rates with several of the motels. If you are driving-in to Titusville please let us know your planned arrival date.
If requested, the business day after you arrive we will assist you to:
- Set up a bank account
- Complete any outstanding TSA paperwork (if applicable)
- Give you a tour of Bristow Academy
- Provide you with essential local information
If required we will also assist you in renting a vehicle and show you a reliable used car dealer close to the school. Once your apartment is ready to be occupied we are happy to help you check-out of the motel and take you to buy a bed as well as purchase basic housing items and food at Walmart.
I am bringing my children, what information do you have regarding local schools?
Make sure you bring the official copies of each child's school records, immunization card, and birth certificate. You will also have to show proof of legal residency (visas for foreign students). Schools require a physical by a local Florida doctor to enroll.
Public Schools are free to everyone who is a legal resident
The Brevard Public Schools web site is http://www.brevard.k12.fl.us
Public schools are divided into 2 categories:
- Where you reside dictates the school. There is a catchment area for each regular public school and they have to take you if you live in the boundary. A link exists in the above web site providing maps of the boundary areas.
- Schools of choice/magnet schools are public schools and have to follow district guidelines. Generally they have good rankings and a lot of parental involvement. They are open to anyone living within the district but you must apply to be accepted. Applicants usually outnumber their allotment, so they have a lottery or ranking system for acceptance. Some examples are Gardendale, Freedom 7 and Sculpture.
If you click on "Parents" at the top of the screen it will give you a menu of everything you need.
Students starting at Grade 3 have to take Florida and National tests every year. The schools are graded and ranked according to these statistics. On the web site, third option from the bottom, you may select different schools and compare the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) results.
Private schools: the cost of tuition would vary with school
The following link provides a listing of private schools:
Visit: http://schools.privateschoolsreport.com/county/FL/Brevard.html
The following is a very helpful web site. It has a list of schools with information and parent reviews. To compare schools, click on "Research and Compare" on the top left. Then click on Florida. You will then be able to compare by address, district or county.
Visit: http://www.greatschools.net
