Student Account Adjustments in Response to COVID-19
The spring 2020 transportation fee will be adjusted for all undergraduate and graduate students located in Pittsburgh. Additionally, student account adjustments for spring 2020 will be made for students who have canceled or modified housing and dining plans. Adjustment details are below.
The transportation fee adjustment will be reflected on the March invoice (which will be distributed April 1) for all Pittsburgh campus undergraduate and graduate students. Housing and dining adjustments will be reflected on the March invoice for those who have communicated their canceled or modified plans.
If an adjustment results in a credit balance on a student's account, it will be directly deposited to the refund bank account designated by the student in Student Information Online (SIO). Due to the physical closure of The HUB and Enrollment Services, refund checks cannot be created and mailed at this time. For that reason, we urge you to register a bank account for refunding. When a refund is released, an email notification is sent to the student's CMU email address and the funds will typically be available in the student's bank account within two business days. Student account questions may be directed to The HUB at thehub@andrew.cmu.edu.
Financial Hardship Related to COVID-19 Disruptions?
The university recognizes that COVID-19 has disrupted regular routines, planning and work for everyone, and we understand there may be financial hardships associated with those disruptions. We are doing all we can to minimize impact where possible, but know there may still be some individual circumstances to address. We encourage students and families who may be experiencing a financial hardship to contact their HUB liaison.
University Fee Adjustments
Pittsburgh-campus undergraduate and graduate students can expect a pro-rated adjustment to the transportation fee. All other fees will remain. Detailed information about university fees may be found at www.cmu.edu/sfs/tuition/fees.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
TECHNOLOGY FEE |
TRANSPORTATION FEE |
MEDIA FEE |
ACTIVITY FEE |
|
Cost |
$215/semester | $112/semester | $5/semester | $132/semester |
Adjustment |
None | Pro-rated (50%) | None | None |
Financial Aid Adjustment |
n/a | Pro-rated | n/a | n/a |
Rationale |
Technology services continue to be utilized by enrolled students. | Students who have left Pittsburgh are unable to use these services. Although students remaining on campus will be able to access Port Authority Transportation services as long as they continue to operate with their ID Card, they may elect to avoid doing so for purposes of social distancing. | The media fee pays for the Collegiate Readership Program, which provides CMU students with online access to a variety of newspapers. Any unspent funds carry over to the next academic year. | The activity fee is under the purview of Student Government and Student Senate. These funds were distributed directly to student organizations at the start of the year. Any unspent funds will carry over to the next academic year. |
GRADUATE STUDENTS
TECHNOLOGY FEE |
TRANSPORTATION FEE |
ACTIVITY FEE |
|
Cost |
$215/semester | $112/semester | $109/semester |
Adjustment |
None | Pro-rated (50%) | None |
Financial Aid Adjustment |
n/a | None | n/a |
Rationale |
Technology services continue to be utilized by enrolled students. | Students who have left Pittsburgh are unable to use these services. Although students remaining on campus will be able to access Port Authority Transportation services as long as they continue to operate with their ID Card, they may elect to avoid doing so for purposes of social distancing. | The activity fee is under the purview of Student Government and Graduate Student Assembly. These funds were distributed directly to student departments and organizations at the start of the year. Any unspent funds will carry over to the next academic year. |
Housing & Dining Adjustments
Pittsburgh-campus students who have moved out of university housing and/or have discontinued their dining plan will receive the following adjustments to their student account. Any resulting credit from these and any subsequent aid adjustments will be refunded to the student. Questions about housing and dining charges may be directed to housing@andrew.cmu.edu or dining@andrew.cmu.edu.
HOUSING |
DINING |
|
Cost |
Varies | Varies |
Adjustment |
Pro-rated based on the original charge for all students who either (1) move out of their on-campus residence between March 16 and March 29, or (2) did not return to campus with the current expectation that all belongings will be retrieved by May 16. Students who vacated between March 16 and March 29 will receive a pro-rated adjustment based on a move-out day of March 16. Students who moved out of university housing prior to March 16, will receive a pro-rated adjustment based on their actual move-out date. |
Pro-rated at 50% for those who have opted to cancel their dining plan. Canceled or expired DineXtra funds will be refunded dollar for dollar. |
Financial Aid Adjustment |
Pro-rated* | Pro-rated* |
Rationale |
The university encouraged any student who could finish the semester remotely to do so consistent with public health guidance (see message sent to students Thursday, March 12, from the Provost and Dean of Students). | Many students have left Pittsburgh and are unable to use these services. |
