(WSBT) Dozens of people will be forced to move because a local college is looking to expand.

Bethel College bought the Jefferson Mobile Home Park in Mishawaka with the intention of clearing it out to make more space for students.

It also has the option to buy the Princess City Mobile Court next year.

Some people say they've been abandoned by the school.

About 60 families who are currently living in the park will be forced to relocate.

Bethel College says the park, which they paid $1.2 million for, would give them about 13 acres that are desperately needed to expand.

Dozens of families like the Beldons will soon have to move on, but for a different reason.

"With the way prices are nowadays with trying to either rent or buy a house, some people can't afford it," said Ashley Beldon.

The Jefferson Mobile Home Park will soon be cleared for Bethel College expansion.

"We are really at capacity for students on campus. We need some room for additional housing," explained Bethel College Vice President and CFO John Myers. "As we continue to grow, which we hope we will, we will need additional room for space not only for our athletics but for our students."

But some park residents worry many of the mobile homes are too old to move. They also wonder when they'll have to be out.

"We are going to tomorrow the meeting," said Luis Cervantes. "I hope the meeting is only to give the notice to let us know when is the exact time to move the trailers."

Bethel claims it has been in contact with park residents.

Bethel paid about $1.2 million for the property, but they say when they bought it back in 2005 the residents were aware they eventually would have to move.

"We've basically kept the rents where they were when we purchased it from the other owner," said Myers.

Bethel says the residents have about seven months to find new housing.

The Beldons say that isn't enough time, especially for the elderly.

"My grandfather, he lives on the next street over, and I'm kind of worried about him because he's elderly and he doesn't have a lot of money," said Ashley Beldon.

Bethel says there is a legal notice going out at the end of the month.

They have set up a meeting for park residents Friday at 5 p.m. on campus in the Middleton Hall of Science. They will discuss the exact timetable and any assistance they can provide to families.