Know Your Options

2 days ago

A university staff member who is also a parent writes a 'heartfelt letter' acknowledging the very valid emotional impact of life's unprecedented challenges from COVID-19 on first year college students and high school.seniors.

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Iowa State's admissions director reaches students with a personal letter

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An admissions dean at Iowa State gets personal in her communication to students. And she offers policies that will make a difference.

Know Your Options

2 days ago

Colleges are beginning to announce their student refund policies for this semester's room, board, and other pre-paid fees.

A few of those announced below include James Madison University, Stanford, Stevens Institute of Technology, Harvard, CalTech, Amherst, and Rutgers.

We suspect the list to grow over the next few weeks as many others notify enrolled students and publish their refund policies.

Rather than call overwhelmed university staff, we recommend students and parents watch out for emails and check college websites for the most up to date information.

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It’s Decision Time for Colleges: Do We Give Coronavirus Refunds?

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Schools sent their students home. Now they have to figure out how much money, if any, they will give back.