Housing in OKC

[Dutch]

I just received my final offer letter today and will be starting classes on Monday the 12th. I'm looking for a place to stay, but all the FAA approved housing places are full. If anyone knows of an opening, or is looking for a roommate PM me, or post here.

[ATC Vector]

Hi,

Take a look at this site if you have not done so already:

http://www.academy.faa.gov/ama100/housing.asp

See you on Monday!

[flyguy63]

I'm staying at Highland Pointe. It's in Yukon and about 15mins from the academy. The place was built about 4 years ago and it's really nice. PM me if you want more info about the place.

[Airforceone]

Originally Posted by Dutch

I just received my final offer letter today and will be starting classes on Monday the 12th. I'm looking for a place to stay, but all the FAA approved housing places are full. If anyone knows of an opening, or is looking for a roommate PM me, or post here.

I start on May 12th also...i'm staying at the spainish gardens.

[SQuirell88]

Anyone know the pros/cons to staying in a hotel vs. apartment while at OKC?

[Justin538]

pros: nicer. daily towels
cons: more expensive

[SQuirell88]

I don't understand how it can be more expensive if they charge $81 per night just like an apartment does? I'm guessing I'm missing something b/c it sounds like most people go to apartments even though a hotel sounds better.

[Justin538]

alot of the "faa recommended" housing is as low as 30 bucks or 35 bucks a day, versus the 81.

[brianjgault]

LOL

Most of the apartments I've looked at seem to be around $39/day furnished for a one bedroom. Not sure what your needs are, but I believe the most expensive apartment I've seen listed was like $60/day.

[SQuirell88]

I thought someone said you need to have receipts for your lodging and you don't get paid more than the housing cost. So why not max out the lodging per diem?

[csmith_txatc]

From what I understand, the total per diem is $79.20 per day while in OKC. That is the housing allowance, food, and misc. amounts added together. Most of the one bedroom apartments are in the $35-40 range which still allows you to buy food and other necessities with the rest of your per diem. If you max out on lodging with the whole $79.20 then the rest of your expenses are out of your own pocket.

[Airforceone]

Originally Posted by csmith_txatc

From what I understand, the total per diem is $79.20 per day while in OKC. That is the housing allowance, food, and misc. amounts added together. Most of the one bedroom apartments are in the $35-40 range which still allows you to buy food and other necessities with the rest of your per diem. If you max out on lodging with the whole $79.20 then the rest of your expenses are out of your own pocket.

Thats correct cheaper you can live the more you will make in per diem.