Many students attend Wright State on a grant, scholarship, loan or work study. Following the government shutdown and news of a possible faculty strike on campus, students have voiced their concerns to the university.
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the university sent a communication email to students stating their financial aid would not be affected by faculty not being present in the classrooms.
"Actions taken by the faculty do not change the federal reporting requirements associated with federal aid," the communication email says.
Students are expected to attend class as normal regardless of a strike.
"Therefore, as long as students continue to meet course expectations related to attendance and coursework, their financial aid will not be impacted," the email says. "Students should understand that dropping, withdrawing, or unofficial withdraw due to never attending classes will result in a reassessment of financial aid through the Return of Title IV process."
The university will have temporary instructors fill classes that have members of the faculty union if they choose to go on strike. The authority of these instructors extends to taking attendance, issuing quizzes and assignments and tests, and posting grades, according to Susan Edwards, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost.
For Wright State students with questions related to financial aid or other tuition assistance is recommended to contact RaiderConnect at (937) 775-4000.
Students can also visit Wright State's website for more financial aid information.
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