Starting at a new school with new people and new faces can be overwhelming, but The Mark Austin is here to help the transition by providing SMART Housing. Through SMART Housing, we are here to help students who receive need-based financial aid, pay for school via student loans, or work while going through school to pay for living expenses independently.
SMART Housing FAQs
The SMART Housing program in Austin is designed to provide affordable housing options to low- and moderate-income residents.
There are two ways to qualify for SMART Housing. The first is by receiving need-based financial aid, which may automatically qualify you for smart housing. The alternative way to qualify is if you meet the low-to-moderate income requirement for Austin, which means whoever is paying for the housing only makes 50-60% of the median Austin income. Though you will need proof from a W2, 1040, a letter from an employer, or three pay stubs. If you are unsure whether you qualify for SMART Housing, send a screenshot of your UT direct cash page or proof of income to a member of our team for help!
There are two ways to qualify for SMART Housing. The first is by receiving need-based financial aid, which may automatically qualify you for smart housing. The alternative way to qualify is if you meet the low-to-moderate income requirement for Austin, which means whoever is paying for the housing only makes 50-60% of the median Austin income. Though you will need proof from a W2, 1040, a letter from an employer, or three pay stubs. If you are unsure whether you qualify for SMART Housing, send a screenshot of your UT direct cash page or proof of income to a member of our team for help!
Yes, most of our floor plans qualify for SMART Housing pricing.
SMART housing becomes available as soon as our leasing launches during each leasing season!
Our SMART housing rates for the 2025-2026 term is $1,181!
That’s no problem at all in most cases! Please contact the office by emailing info@themarkatx.com to discuss your specific situation in detail.