Many public colleges in the United States do not guarantee housing for students after their first year. Students’ schedules are already packed from demanding classes, group projects, and part-time jobs. Having to stress about securing a roof over their heads should be the least of any college students' worries.

Despite the efforts of college-specific Facebook pages, the process of searching though a sea of listings can be a daunting task. Every minute counts and most students cannot afford to waste time filtering through outdated or irrelevant posts.

Across the nation, 20% of all college students have faced housing insecurity. When students face housing insecurity they are 2x more likely to withdraw from completing their degree. Not completing a degree also places students who took out loans at a 3x increased risk of defaulting