OXFORD, Ohio — Miami University will refund roughly $27 million in fees to students and their families.
"At this time, we are beginning to send refunds for room and board and some other fees," said Carole Johnson, Miami's news and communications director.
Johnson also clarified an earlier report from a Miami employee which said the university would also refund tuition. Johnson said there is currently no refund for tuition. Miami previously moved instruction online on March 10 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Like all other Ohio public universities, classes at Miami continue, students are working toward their degrees and receiving credit, and there is no refund for tuition," Johnson said.
You can read more on the university's fee refund policies below:
"Room and Board
Miami will provide an appropriate refund of room and board for those students who left their on-campus residence hall by March 27, and did not return. We will provide a prorated credit for room rent, the residential fee, and buffet meal swipes. This applies to student residents of university housing who do not have an approved waiver to remain in housing and have left campus by March 27. Unused dining dollars will roll forward and be available for use next semester. Credits will begin on April 8, and a customized email will be sent to each student to provide exact credit amounts and an explanation of how credits/refunds were calculated.
General Fee
Students will also receive a credit for the Armstrong Student Center fee, Facility Fee, and Transit fee. A portion of the Basic General Fee will also be credited for those services that are no longer available because of the transition to remote learning.
Parking
The university will provide a prorated credit to students who have purchased Spring semester parking permits.
Students do not need to apply for these refunds or credits; they will be posted to the university bursar or RedHawk account no later than May."
