JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) responded after students raised concerns about what they called a housing crisis on campus. The university said they’re taking steps to support those still searching for a place to live, while working to get offline residential housing back up and operating for students.
Following a student-led protest, JSU sent WJTV 12 News a statement that outlined efforts to address the housing issues. On April 20, officials said, “The university will continue helping students who still need placement through our housing referral program. We vetted private, off-campus options to assist students and held two housing fairs where residence life staff shared available listings, provided referrals and helped students choose options that fit their budgets.”
JSU students express concerns over housing
Some students said those options don’t work for everyone. They said some are struggling financially and moving off campus could come at a cost.
“For the students who may lack the financial status to be housed off campus, they are ultimately forced to just find alternatives, possibly even going to other institutions outside of Jackson State University, because making sure that students are financially stable is the first priority before any institution,” said Zion Washington, a sophomore at JSU…