This has been addressed in a couple of places on this board. Try looking in:
USCG Message Board > General Information > What Were You Looking For? > living arrangements
No guarantees on housing $ to get his own place if he's not married. If he's married then may be forced to accept USCG housing (good deal for junior enlisted) vice being allowed to live on the economy.
Many variables depending on unit type, availability of housing and other factors.
G
Caution: I have two brain cells. Sometimes they both work at the same time.