Due to the COVID-19 outbreak students have been forced to transition from in person classes to an online format. Although there is no other option than to continue with an online format, A&M students are not receiving the same level of education that they would be receiving during a normal semester. The university has acknowledged this disparity by allowing students to transfer to a pass/fail format for the semester. However, A&M has not acknowledged this disparity financially. Students are now paying for the Texas A&M experience and education, but are simply receiving a class credit. Texas A&M should reimburse half of the 2020 Spring Semester tuition to account for the changes in A&Ms class structure along with the loss of campus support, amenities, and resources.

Students no longer have access to the many on-campus amenities and resources that we rely on and pay for each semester. Students who rely on A&M for their mental and physical healthcare, fitness needs, dining, tutoring, disability services, etc. are not receiving the services they paid for. All of the amenities and resources A&M students typically receive such as the university writing center, the rec, and student health services are paid for through student tuition. However students no longer have access to these services. Texas A&M students should receive a full reimbursement for the payment of these services that A&M typically provides.

If you believe A&M should reimburse half of students tuition for the 2020 Spring semester sign this petition.