Parent FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The King's College offer housing for students?
What on-campus organizations are available for students to participate in?
What does The King’s College do to support a vibrant spiritual life for students?
What is the FAFSA school code for The King’s College?
Is New York City safe?
Will my student need a monthly metro card? How much does a monthly metrocard cost?
How much does it cost to visit museums in New York City?
How can my student find out about events and deals in the City?
When are the best times to visit the College?
Where do students buy their groceries?
Are counseling services available at The King’s College?
Is my student required to have health insurance?
Where will my student purchase books for class?
Do you provide opportunities for students to participate in service and missions?

Does The King’s College offer housing for students?
Yes, King’s offers housing for students in three locations. All male students are assigned to live at the Ludlow Residence located at the corner of Ludlow and Delancey Street. Female students reside in the Herald Towers on 34th Street and Broadway, The Vogue on 37th Street and 6th Avenue, or 8 Clark Street in Brooklyn Heights. These top-quality residential buildings offer twenty four-hour security and concierge service. For more information about King’s housing, click here.
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What on-campus organizations are available for students to participate in?
The House System is the first point of connection for each student at King’s. Each new student becomes a member of one of ten Houses, each named for a notable leader who embodies the ideals of The King’s College. Through their House, students have countless opportunities to build close relationships, join together to explore New York City, grow spiritually and intellectually, and have fun. Click here to learn more about the House System.
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Students can also participate in student-led clubs and organizations. Student organizations play an important role in campus life at The King's College. Throughout the year, organizations sponsor a variety of activities for the campus, as well as participate in service projects around the community. In addition, student organizations provide a way for students to develop and refine leadership skills and to interact and network with their peers and with faculty and staff. Click here to read more about student organizations.

What does The King’s College do to support a vibrant spiritual life for students?
Spiritual Life programs at The King’s College compliment the classroom experience by providing opportunities and resources for students to integrate faith and life. Ray East, Director of Student Development, oversees several offerings that support the spiritual life of The King’s College student body. Click here to read more about spiritual life at King’s.
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What is the FAFSA school code for The King’s College?
In addition to scholarships from The King’s College, your son/daughter may also qualify for federal grants or federal student loans. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will request a school code. The code for King’s is 040953. Upon completion and the processing of your FAFSA, King’s will send you a financial aid award letter. Click here to find out more about Financial Aid at King’s.
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Is New York City safe?
Few people realize that among 182 American cities with populations of more than 100,000, the FBI ranked New York’s crime rate as low as 136 – or the same level as Boise, Idaho. Despite having a population of more than 8 million people, violent crimes dropped by two thirds in the last decade and the FBI reports that murder rates are the lowest since 1967. In fact, New York City consistently ranks in the top ten safest large cities – cities with more than 500,000 people – in the United States. Click here to view more information about the security of New York City and the King’s campus.

Will my student need a monthly metro card? How much does a monthly metrocard cost?
A student planning to use the subway more than twice a day should purchase a monthly metrocard. A monthly metrocard costs $104. Metrocards can be purchased at most MTA subway stations.
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How much does it cost to visit museums in New York City?
New York City contains many museums that students should visit in their time at King’s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a student admission of the suggested price of $12 and an adult suggested price of $25. Admission into the MoMA is $14 for students, $25 for adults, and free every Friday from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
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How can my student find out about events and deals in the City?
The Office of Student Services manages a blog, Gothamize Yourself that features deals and events in the City. Student Services also hosts seasonal excursions. Past events have included visits to the Metropolitan Opera and a Yankees baseball game. Students learn about these opportunities through the TKC Weekly, a weekly email about events on campus.
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When are the best times to visit the College?
King’s hosts a Parent’s Weekend each fall for parents of current students. Click here to see more information about Parents Weekend.

If you are interested in visiting as a prospective parent, Inviso weekends are the ideal time to do so with your student. Inviso weekends are hosted by the Office of Admissions. Click here to see more information about Inviso.

Where do students buy their groceries?
There are many options for purchasing groceries in the City. Many students buy groceries at Trader Joes or Whole Foods, both located on 14th Street near Union Square. Both grocery stores have additional locations. Students who are pressed for time might also consider ordering groceries online from a company like Fresh Direct.
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Are counseling services available at The King’s College?
The King’s College Counseling Center provides a safe and confidential setting in which students can explore personal concerns in order to achieve satisfying relationships, gain self-awareness, improve academic performance, set personal goals, and make satisfying career and life choices. The Counseling Center is available to all students without charge. All files are confidential and not a part of a student’s educational record. Click here to learn more about The Counseling Center at King’s.
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Is my student required to have health insurance?
Yes, The King’s College requires all full-time students enrolled in class on campus to show proof of health insurance. Students are required to list a provider name and policy number on the Emergency Contact Information form, which is available on the Student Portal.

If students do not have health insurance through a parent or guardian, King’s offers a student health insurance plan administered and underwritten by the American College Student Association (ACSA) of United Health Care.

If a student has been enrolled under his/her parents' policy, he/she should check to see if coverage still applies. Group health plans often do not cover full-time student dependents once they have reached a specific age, or when they are married. In addition, students who have declared financial independence for financial aid may not be covered. We also urge students who are covered by an HMO, PPO or similar plan to determine the extent of coverage available.

Click here to view more information about health insurance requirements at King’s and to learn more about the ASCA plan offered through United Health Care.

Where will my student purchase books for class?
The King’s College partners with textbookx.com for the listing of books. Click here to see instructions for purchasing books through textbookx.com.
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Do you provide opportunities for students to participate in service and missions?
At The King’s College, we take the Great Commission seriously. We provide dynamic opportunities for students to engage New York City and other countries. Each summer, students and faculty travel to the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia to interact with prominent leaders and build bridges with top university students. Students learn how to communicate their faith in cross-cultural contexts and grapple with issues shaping foreign nations.

Through our City Engagement initiatives, students can serve with organizations that are touching the lives of thousands of New Yorkers. Whether feeding the homeless or mentoring underprivileged youth, students have many opportunities to make a difference.
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