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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2013
LEASING ASSISTANCE
ASHLEIGH LEE/KANSAN
Some leases require a co-signer if the person does not meet the leasing requirements. Most people have their parents co-sign.
Co-signer can help low-credit tenants
IBRET IVY
bivy@kansan.com
First-time apartment shopper sometimes don't even know what a co-signer is.
First-time apartment shoppers often need a good amount of help financially. It can be hard for a young renter to afford an apartment with low credit or a part time job. When this issue occurs a co-signer can be of assistance.
"A co-signer needs to be financially stable and help out whenever needed," said Emily Pahls, a junior from Beloit. "They also need to know all the ing and outs of the
"I've learned that a co-signer is someone that helps you pay for a loan or a piece of property," said Nate Greenley, a sophomore from Overland Park. "In my experiences, they have been there for backup, just in case you aren't able to get a payment in on time."
When it comes to apartments, co-signers are responsible to pay rent in case the leasee is unable to pay it at the time. This means that co-signers have just as many responsibilities as the person renting the property.
and cons of the apartment itself."
Finding a co-signer who is able to comprehend everything about the lease while also being financially stable is crucial. Some renters may have a hard time deciding who should fill the co-signer role. Parents are commonly used during the co-signing process.
"I've have my dad co-sign for me before," Pahis said. "I trusted him to help and put my money wherever it needed to go."
"My first co-signer was my grandpa," said Machella Irvin, a junior from Hutchinson. "He was able to help with insurance and he really helped me out."
Other family members can step into the role as well.
"The first time I chose a co-signer, I went with an old family friend," Greenly said. "I had more trust in him than in anybody else, and he really came through when I needed him to."
If a family member is not an option, a renter can put trust in friends or people they've known for a long time.
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and hopes to get a Master's degree in higher education after she graduates.
Snowcupet, Shannon Connis,
Kimberle Hinkle, Matthew Moore,
Bernadette Myers, Sida Niu, Bryan
Trong Do, Cooper Nickel, Carol
Kruse and Megan Watson are the
2013 University Awards recipients.
The Caryl K. Smith Student Leader Award was awarded to Matthew Moore. Moore studies human biology and plans on attending the KU School of Medicine after graduation.
Hannah Bolton and Samuel Schroeder both received the Agnes Wright Strickland Award, which consists of a lifetime membership in the University of Kansas Alumni Association.
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RIGHT. Cooper Nickel, a senior from Lindsborg, receives the Chancellor's Award during a class on Monday, March 25. To be included in the pool of applicants for the prestigious Chancellor's Awards, a student must either have been nominated by a faculty/staff member or have submitted a Chancellors Student Award application.
receiving the Agnes Wright Strickland Award on Wednesday afternoon.
EMILY WITTLER/KANSAN
Kruse studies communications with a minor in leadership studies and plans on seeking a career with which to use and develop her communication and leadership skills. Watson studies chemistry and English, with an emphasis on creative writing. She will pursue a dual MD and Master's in public health at the KU School of Medicine next year.
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CROSSWORD 5
Edited by Paige Lytle
CRYPTOQUIPS 5 SPORTS 8
OPINION 4 SUDOKU 5
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