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 === University Housing ===
+The rental rates on university apartments are listed [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/rates.html here]. First month's rent and a deposit equal to first month's rent is due upon signing the lease. However, if you are short on funds, the housing office will usually arrange to hold outstanding balances that you are unable to pay in arrears that you can pay down incrementally. Rent is due on the first of the month, and though they are allowed to penalize you for paying late, in practice not paying on time does not normally result in any penalties, especially if you contact the office with an explanation.
+It is possible to sublet your apartment if you are away for a semester or a summer. Contact the housing office for more information on this option.
+It should be noted that the guaranteed increase in the stipend from year to year is generally less than the increase in the rent on [http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ire/ university housing] from year to year.
 Student housing subsidized by the University in the Morningside Neighborhood is guaranteed for all GSAS PhD candidates at Columbia for 5 years.  After this period, students must *justify* why they must remain in housing for each additional year for two years maximum.