ASM to propose COVID-19 Student Relief Fund for direct student aid
The proposed fund would allocate $2-$4 million directly to students affected financially by the pandemic
UW extends full tuition reinbursment date by one week
Students now have until Sept. 18 to withdraw from classes, recieve full tuition refund
Local workplace COVID-19 transmission under investigation
40% COVID-19 cases resulted in workplace, 14,670 people file for unemployment, increased from 3,368 from same week in 2019
Families, off-campus students deal with financial impact of COVID-19
Utility moratorium shut-offs, mayor requests extension, UW support may help students navigate financial setbacks of pandemic
Looking onward to fall semester reveals current funds insufficient to support UW
Online instruction has left a large impact on UW financially, current UW budget will be insufficient if fall semester is fully digital
ASM, UW administrators address student concerns, COVID-19 resources in virtual town hall
Panelists answered questions about grading policies, mental health, financial aid
Office of Student Financial Aid, Open Seat offer support to struggling students during COVID-19 shutdowns
Emergency funds still available through Office of Financial Aid
UPDATED: Teaching Assistants’ Association sends letter to university administration demanding more support during COVID-19
Letter received over 900 signatures from TAA members, allies
UW stop applying travel grants to graduate student’s segregated fees
Teaching Assistants Association member calls change ‘necessary but insufficient,’ graduate students asking for clarity
