[SmartBlondeGPhB]

For us, it's NOT an issue of cost.

Yes, we have a house, but it's owned by the University. THEREFORE, if we don't stay at a certain % of the occupancy that they set, we can lose the house.

And yes, I would find it very hard to believe that they weren't aware of the whole living in situation either. Being higher on the list to choose your room (or living out) was the main reason for getting points for attendance and grades, etc. for us.

Plus, there are schools where living in the whole time is a given and they don't have trouble getting there.

It's all a mindset. If they know what's required going in, there shouldn't be any surprises.