Housing Blues

I just spoke to my soon-to-be land lord. Can you believe this shit? The rep from the housing company told me that I either have to show proof of financial aid for ~15K USD or a bank statement with funds totalling 50K USD. All this to get a lease on a dingy 1 b.r. apartment? Well, I do not have either of the two, but I do have two words for them and a finger...