University Of Texas At ArlingtonIs Waiving Some School Fees Due To Campus’s Being Closed During This Pandemic

As we all known schools have also been affected by the pandemic, especially those who were attending a University.
Tyrin Prichett, a UTA  student had this to say, “I do miss a lot of the on-campus interaction. I do miss interacting with my friends on a daily basis.”
Tyrin can not wait to start his summer semester studying political science. But he does wonder why he was being charged for services that no longer applied because of the pandemic. “Any unnecessary fees, any unnecessary charges, it’s unfair to bring those against us…Sadly students are currently dealing with a global-wide pandemic so we can’t use.”
When the NBC 5’s consumer Team contacted UTA  about this, the school made changes to its policy. The school stated that “For the summer ” term, the University of Texas at Arlington is waiving four mandatory student fees for intercollegiate athletics, recreation facilities, shuttle bus services, and the student union. We recognize the effect of the pandemic includes significant economic impacts, and we hope that the temporary elimination of these fees will help our students.
Some mandatory fees remain in effect, as they provide for essential university functions in effect, as they provide for essential university functions or support long-term, ongoing costs associated with offering specific services.”
Tyrin was glad to hear this, he had this as a comment “I would encourage other students across the state and across the nation to reach out to their university and make sure they are not charging them these fees for services and facilities they can’t use for the entire summer.”
The amount that a student receives refund depends on the number of credit hours they had. UTA has also had an emergency assistance fund in place for those students facing financial burdens due to the Coronavirus. The school sent out $10.6 million for CARES Act to those who eligible.