The mass exodus of students from campuses in the wake of Covid-19 has put the spotlight on a revenue stream that contributes to the operations of many colleges: room and board fees.
It’s money the students want back. Continuing their education online, away from the residence halls and meal plans they paid for, students began asking for partial refunds early on. At Drew University, for example, they petitioned for refunds. But the private New Jersey institution said it is still working out the details. Others have turned to the courts. A class-action lawsuit is pending against the Arizona Board of Regents by students at Arizona State and Northern Arizona Universities and the University of Arizona.
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