GREEN BAY ( NBC 26) -- Colleges and Universities across the country have moved to online only classes or temporarily closed campus because of the coronavirus. Many students have questions about online courses, if they'll get their money back and will their degree have the same integrity on their transcript.
The President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities says many schools are asking alumni to give money to create funds for emergency travel, housing and food insecurity.
Lynn Pasquerulla, the President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, says some schools are pro-rating room and board for the semester for students forced off campus, some schools have not made that offer yet.
It's worth reaching out to your school if they haven't talked about it.
Colleges and Universities had to act quickly to move classes online, which is also raising questions among students about the quality of their classes.
"They are saying that not only does it not have the same value but they're concerned about being forced off campus. so students who no longer have access to their work study jobs on campus what does it mean for them. those who have been forced to go home particularly international students who might not be able to afford to come back will they be getting financial assistance in this regard." said, Pasquerella.
The Association of American Colleges and Universities is sharing tools with faculty to help modify their courses to work better online. They have that info on their website aacu.org
