Boise State
- Educational Access Center, (208) 426-1583
- Request 30 days ahead; approval comes first
- Housing approval does not guarantee a room
- Campus Health Services does not write these letters
Idaho · College and university students
ESA Letters for Idaho College Students
Campus housing runs on deadlines, and an emotional support animal request is no exception. Start with a free screening by a clinician licensed in Idaho, then take the letter to your school's disability office in time for move-in.
Fits between classes
Independent of your campus
Pay only after approval
Campus Dates to Know
- Boise State
- 30 days before the animal arrives; May 1 priority deadline
- University of Idaho
- Complex accommodations can take two to four weeks
- Idaho State
- Gather documentation, then book with Disability Services
Three Steps Toward a Campus Letter
Step 1
Screen online
Answer questions about your health, your animal and the housing you will live in.
Step 2
Meet the clinician
A clinician licensed in Idaho reviews your answers and holds a telehealth visit when appropriate.
Step 3
File with campus
If a letter is supported, send it to your disability office along with the school's own form.
Idaho ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letter Pricing for Students
Clear pricing for emotional support animal and psychiatric service dog letters written by a licensed mental health professional. Your screening is free, and you pay only if a clinician supports a letter and you decide to continue.
ESA Housing Letter For One Pet
$149
Best option for most renters with one emotional support animal
- Free online screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation when clinically indicated
- Letter written for ESA housing requests
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Follow up clarification for landlords included
Most Popular
ESA Housing Letter For Multiple Pets
$159
For people who have more than one emotional support animal in the home
- Free clinical screening that covers up to three ESA dogs or cats
- All approved animals listed together on a single ESA housing letter
- Letter tailored for apartments and rental homes
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Support for landlord questions about pet deposits and rent
Psychiatric Service Dog Evaluation
$199
For people who may qualify for a task-trained psychiatric service dog
- Free initial screening with a licensed psychotherapist
- Telehealth evaluation focused on symptoms and the tasks the dog is trained to do
- Letter describing the disability-related need and task support
- Clinically grounded documentation, not a generic certificate
- Follow up clarification for housing providers included
Bundle Packages
Save more with combined document bundles
BUNDLE
ESA Letter + Certificate Bundle
$199
ESA letter and certificate in one package
- ESA letter from a licensed professional
- ESA certificate with QR code verification
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
- Valid for 1 year with renewal reminders
BEST VALUE
PSD Letter + Certificate + ID Card
$225
Complete PSD documentation: letter, certificate and ID card
- PSD letter from a licensed professional
- PSD certificate with QR code verification
- PSD ID card with photo and barcode
- Digital delivery within 24-48 hours after payment
Clinically reviewed
Secure payment
24-48 hr delivery
No hidden fees
American Service Animals does not sell ESA registrations. All letters are based on real clinical evaluations.
Idaho Campus ESA Request Planner
Choose your school and the day you move in. The planner works back from the timing each disability office publishes and lists the steps in order.
Three Idaho Campuses, Three Processes
University of Idaho
- Center for Disability Access and Resources
- Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 127
- 208-885-6307, cdar@uidaho.edu
- Complex requests take two to four weeks
Idaho State
- Disability Services, (208) 282-3599
- Reviews each request individually
- Needs current mental health documentation
- Policy ISUPP 5010 covers housing ESAs
Idaho Law for Student Renters
Classrooms
An ESA approved for a dorm is not a service dog in class, because Idaho Code 56-701A says comfort is not a task.
Service dogs
A trained dog falls under Idaho Code 18-5812A, which covers housing for rent and public accommodations.
Off-campus deposits
Idaho Code 6-321 sets the refund clock at 21 days, or up to 30 days if the lease says so.
Complaints
The Idaho Human Rights Commission takes sworn complaints within a year, at 208-334-2873.
SummaryHousing and classrooms follow different rules, so plan each request separately.
Student Questions About ESAs in Idaho
Idaho ESA review sheetSix questions
Question 1
How early should a Boise State student request an emotional support animal?
Boise State's Educational Access Center asks for the request and documentation at least 30 days before the animal comes to on-campus housing, and lists May 1 as the priority deadline for housing accommodation approval.
Question 2
Will a campus health center write my ESA letter?
Not at Boise State, where University Health Services says it does not provide letters for assistance animals. Students there use a community provider instead.
Question 3
Which office handles ESA requests at the University of Idaho?
The Center for Disability Access and Resources, in the Bruce M. Pitman Center, Suite 127, at 208-885-6307. It notes that complex accommodations can take two to four weeks.
Question 4
What does Idaho State University need for an ESA in housing?
Disability Services asks students to show a documented disability, that the animal provides essential therapeutic benefit related to it, and current documentation from a mental health provider, then call (208) 282-3599.
Question 5
Can my ESA come to class with me in Idaho?
Generally no. Under Idaho Code 56-701A emotional support is not a task, so an ESA approved for housing is not a service dog for classrooms.
Question 6
How fast must an off-campus Idaho landlord return my deposit?
Idaho Code 6-321 sets 21 days if the lease names no other time and 30 days at most after you hand back the unit.
Campus Towns and Topics
General information for Idaho students, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. Campus deadlines and forms come from each school and can change, so confirm with your disability office before you apply. Screening does not guarantee a letter. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 any hour.
Start Before the Semester Does
A clinician licensed in Idaho can review your screening now, so the letter is ready when your campus office asks for it.
Letters emailed as PDFs
Your records stay private
Dorms and off-campus rentals
