What is inclusionary housing?
Starting at a new school with new people and new experiences can be exciting but it can also come with financial challenges. That’s why Echelon at State College proudly offers Inclusionary Housing near Penn State to help make high-quality student living more accessible.
Through the Inclusionary Housing program, we provide select apartments at reduced rental rates for students who receive need-based financial aid, pay for school through student loans, or work while attending college to cover their living expenses independently.
Our goal is simple: to support students by creating a more inclusive, affordable community where everyone can thrive!
Why we do it
At Echelon, we believe every student deserves a comfortable, supportive place to live—no matter their financial situation. By partnering with the Borough of State College’s Inclusionary Housing Program, we’re helping make student life more equitable and attainable for those balancing academics, work, and personal growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact our leasing team to get the application and required forms.
- Fill out the application and send it directly to the Borough of State College for review.
- Once the Borough approves your application, they’ll send the confirmation back to Echelon.
- Our team will then contact you to help secure your INC-designated (Inclusionary Housing) unit and schedule a tour.
📍 Visit us or contact our leasing office today to learn more about available Inclusionary Housing opportunities near Penn State.
All individuals within a household must qualify through the borough in order to participate in the Inclusionary Housing Program.
There are no borough application fees to apply. However, The Echelon’s standard application and administrative fees still apply once your lease is finalized.
Availability and rates are dependent on your income, as determined by the borough.
Leasing is handled on a first-come, first-served basis once approval is received from the borough.
No. Inclusionary Housing rates are available only on the following floor plans:
- The Buckeye (2×1)
- The Cedar (3×2)
- The Boxelder (2×2)
The Borough of State College will directly send proof of acceptance to our property once your application is approved.
Anyone who meets the borough’s selection criteria may qualify.
If you believe you qualify, contact our leasing office and we’ll provide you with the official application form.
