FAQs
[+]Does the Contract Fee go on the university bill?
Edgewood Commons runs on its own billing system, so your housing will not appear on your
university bill.
You have several options for making payments of your rental installments.
a) Checks can be mailed to our office at:
Edgewood Commons Office
One University Drive
Frostburg, MD 21532
b) You can come to the front desk to pay in person by check or money order. Our front desk
is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 12am.
c) You can make a payment online via the Resident Portal using an electronic bank draft or
VISA/MASTERCARD. Please note that there is 2.5% service change for using your credit
card.
d) If you need to drop off a check after business hours you may place it in the “Rent Drop”
slot. The slot is located under the window next to the door into the front desk
[+]What happens if my rent is late and I am on the monthly installment plan?
If your rent is late, Edgewood Commons will charge a 5% fee on the fourth day of the month.
4 bedroom : $32.00
2 bedroom : $38.00
[+]What happens if my rent is late and I am on the pay by semester plan?
If your rent is not received by the 3rd day of the month, you will be assessed a 5% late fee on the total amount due. $160 for 4 bedroom apartments or $190 for 2 bedroom apartments.
[+]Are there any other costs?
There is a $25 activity fee which we ask be included with your August and January payments.
This fee helps to cover the cost of programs, vacuum cleaners, and several other items to
better our community, which are available for use by residents for no additional cost. [+]Can you use financial aid to pay your rent?
Yes, you can use financial aid either by way of a direct transfer from the University (which requires the submission of a transfer of funds form) or through a University issued refund check.
You will only receive a deferment in paying you bill if you utilize the direct transfer from the University. The University will notify us of your total aid and you will be responsible for any remaining balance that can be paid monthly.
[+]Will I receive monthly reminders sent to us to pay our rent?
Monthly reminders are not sent. You would be able to view your bill online through the resident
portal at any time. Those on a monthly finance plan should pay 1/10 of the total bill ($6400 for
a 4 bedroom or $7600 for a two bedroom) on the 1st of each month from August to May.
[+]Are you required to purchase a meal plan?
You can sign up for a meal plan but it is not mandatory. As an Edgewood resident you may
choose any of the traveler plans, a traditional block plan, or none at all. Meal Plans are
coordinated through the FSU billing office at 301-687-4321. [+]What is my address?
Your name
Edgewood Commons
One University Drive, Apartment # (your number)
Frostburg, MD 21532
All mail that is not properly addressed will be returned. All packages will be kept in a storage
room next to the main desk (locked when desk is closed) and you must come to the front desk
and show your Student ID to pick them up. Please note that we will not release packages to
anyone other than the person it is addressed to.
[+]How would I commute to classes and the rest of campus?
There is a shuttle service that runs every 15 minutes from 7am-3pm. The shuttle runs until
11pm with an extended route, please check the schedule on the office window for times. If you
have a car, you can pay the $40 parking fee to campus and drive yourself down to one of the
campus lots. Or, you can get some exercise and walk through the arboretum (takes about 10
minutes to get to most locations on campus). Parking at Edgewood for residents is free in our
lot. Each resident will receive one Edgewood Commons parking permit per year. Additional
replacements are $10.00. [+]What if I don’t get along with some or all of my apartment-mates?
Our Residence Life staff is here to help! We would do roommate mediation, which would
involve a student and their Resident Assistant. If that doesn’t work, you would meet with a
professional staff member and, if necessary and in the worst case scenario, we might have one
of the roommates switch rooms if space is available. However, there is a $100 room switch fee.
[+]Can guests stay over in my apartment?
You can have guests stay over in your apartment but we ask that you get approval from your
apartment-mates and that they do not stay more than 3 nights consecutively, or more that 10
nights per semester. However, there is no guest sign-in.
[+]Do we need to bring a vacuum, cleaning supplies, etc?
Edgewood does have vacuums available for use, or you may purchase one to have in your
apartment. You and your apartment-mates may decide who will be purchasing cleaning
supplies.
[+]When will Housekeeping come in and clean my apartment?
They won’t. YOU and YOUR APARTMENT-MATES are responsible for cleaning your own
apartment. YOU and YOUR APARTMENT-MATES are expected to return the apartment in the
condition that it is given to you.
[+]Can I have a pet?
You may have a non-carnivorous fish in no larger than a 10 gallon tank in your apartment. All
other pets are prohibited.
[+]What type of security is provided at Edgewood Commons?
Access to the building is by card access only. Each student of Edgewood Commons has his/her
student ID encoded with access to all exterior doors and his/her individual apartment. Each
student also receives a dead bolt key to his/her individual bedroom. The exterior doors and
hallways are monitored by video surveillance and the University police has jurisdiction on the
property. The student and professional staff of Edgewood Commons also monitors the building
and surrounding premises. Residents are held accountable to the resident code of conduct,
which can be found on our website.
[+]What type of phone/cable/internet service will I have?
The apartments have cable and phone jacks located in the living rooms and in each bedroom.
a) The cable is extended basic cable through Comcast. If you would like to purchase
additional premium channels you may contact Comcast directly (tell them you are living
in an apartment community that provides cable).
b) If you would like to set up a land line phone in your room, you must contact Verizon at
(301) 954-6260. You will provide them with your apartment number and space (A, B, C,
or D) and they will connect your phone for an additional fee.
c) The Internet connection for the entire building is administrated by the University. There
is wireless and a hard-wired LAN connection in each bedroom. Our network is compatible
with A, B, and G wireless networking cards. You will need an Ethernet card for the hardwired
LAN connection.
[+]What type of furniture is provided?
Your bedroom comes furnished with an extra long twin size bed, dresser, oversized desk
with built in lamp, chair, and a bedside table. Each bedroom has an overhead light, but you
may want to supplement that with a lamp (not halogen).
The living/ dining room is furnished with a couch and chairs to seat 4, coffee table,
entertainment center, two end tables, dining table with 4 chairs.
The kitchen has a, full size refrigerator, microwave oven, stove/oven, dishwasher, garbage
disposal. You must bring your own dishes and kitchen supplies. It is a good idea to contact
apartment-mates to avoid being overstocked with these items.
Each unit also has and a full size washer and dryer.
[+]Can I bring extra furniture?
It is recommended that you wait until move-in to determine whether or not you would like
to bring extra furnishings. As a rule of thumb: it is a good idea to bring less rather than more
stuff. These are student apartments and have a limited amount of storage space.
[+]Are there specific measurements I need to know?
1. The window measurements in each apartment are:
- Living room: 97 inches wide X 58 inches tall
- Bedroom: 55 inches wide X 50 inches tall
2. All beds in Edgewood are 80 inches long. They require extra-long twin sheets.
3. The entertainment center is the living room will comfortably accommodate a 27 inch
television.
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