We have heard from several families who have asked to donate the refund they receive to support the additional costs to the College. Our staff is working hard to expedite the process of calculating and posting these refunds where applicable by April 27th. If this activity results in a credit balance on the account, the student will receive a refund via direct deposit or by check mailed to a student’s permanent address. For students who are on a payment plan, the credit will be applied to reduce the final payment. The amount of credit for each student will be applied to any outstanding balances on the student account.

Credits will be reduced by the $500 payment that students have already received from the College.

Although the amount of the credit will be determined based on each student’s financial aid for the semester, the College is setting a minimum credit of $1,750, which is significantly more than the amount the calculation would have otherwise generated for many students.

Those leaving later would get a lesser amount as a credit, as would those whose costs are covered in part by grant aid.

The maximum adjustment would apply to students who left at spring break and whose families paid the full cost of attendance, including tuition, room and board, and fees.

The maximum basis for the calculation will be 52% of the semester’s room and board charges adjusted for financial aid, as applicable.

Room and Board reimbursement for those students who have moved out of the residence halls based on COVID-19 following spring break: For those eligible, financial credit for the remainder of Room and Board for the semester will be proportionate to the approximate time at which a student moved out of their campus residence. I write today with additional information about financial support for students in light of the move to remote learning that the College had to make due to efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. Faculty and staff across the College are working hard to help you continue your coursework and to address issues as they arise. I am sure you are facing many challenges in adjusting to this unprecedented situation.

I hope all of you are doing well and that you, your family and friends are healthy. Fazio, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This message was sent to Bryn Mawr College undergraduate students from Kari A. Courses, Unique Offerings, and Seminars.

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