Caught between the logical and necessary precautions in regards to COVID-19, the financial burden of WPI students can be overlooked and forgotten.

Regarding President Leshin's second update on COVID-19, she mentioned that "[the school recognizes] that prorating housing and dining costs may be necessary." We the ensigned understand that this situation is unprecedented, and that no one has an answer to a lot of these burning issues; however, the school cannot reasonably expect students to be OK with being charged for unproduced, unutilized, or untapped resources such as housing and meals. Additionally, we the ensigned believe that prorating a portion of D-term tuition costs is also necessary considering that all we are potentially getting with our tuition this term is access to Canvas for 7 weeks.

Thus, if WPI converts to online learning for the full 7 weeks, we the ensigned request a:

a). Complete refund or credit for 1/2 of Spring Meal Plan Cost - (amount varies)

b). Complete refund or credit for 1/2 of Spring Housing Cost - (amount varies)

c). Complete refund or credit for 1/3* of 1/2 of Spring Tuition Cost - $4,300.33

Thank you and stay safe.

*1/3 figure is our proposed prorated figure