March 16, 2020
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the University is navigating unprecedented territory with the coronavirus pandemic, Penn State realizes this virtual period poses a financial strain for many, and a financial emergency for some. To help alleviate some of these concerns, the University is planning to issue prorated reimbursements for housing and meal plans in some form. Details will be determined in the near future as the University is now focusing time and resources on the immediate challenges presented by the pandemic.
“We are grateful and inspired for the way our entire community is coming together to keep each other safe and healthy during this unpredictable time,” said David Gray, senior vice president for Business and Finance. “We are committed to working with our students and their families to help address the financial strain that this pandemic is creating, but we ask for patience as we are currently focusing our time on the challenges associated with bringing students home from study abroad programs, transitioning to remote learning, creating social distancing, and other mission critical and health-related operations challenges.”
Prorating for student refunds may differ slightly depending on circumstance and may take various forms (i.e., fall 2020 credit).
Students in need of emergency assistance are encouraged to review support resources available through the Student Care and Advocacy office within Student Affairs, which includes a link to the Student Emergency Fund Application. Students are also encouraged to contact the office by email at studentcare@psu.edu.
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My son is graduating. A credit towards next semester is not going to be helpful to him. Will Penn State be reimbursing graduating students for the room and board, if so when would that be?
Bruce and Adrienne - My apologies for the delay, but I wanted to confirm the details with the Bursar's office.
Per the Brusra's office:
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Tamara -
The students will receive a credit on their student account. While the timeline is not set, we hope to have this done by the end of April.
My daughter lives off campus but has a commuter meal plan. Will she get reimbursed for the money remaining on her meal plan too? She is a senior and will be graduating in May.
Bonnie - Please reach out to the Housing office using this form: https://housing.psu.edu/contact-us.