CUNY must use federal stimulus funds to keep classes open, remove bursar’s holds, prevent adjunct layoffs, and allow students to enroll.
CUNY colleges have received more than $700 million in federal funds targeted at needs created by the pandemic. More than half of these funds are available for institutional use, with the remainder specified for direct aid to students. CUNY must use every dollar New York’s Congressional leaders fought for to ensure that classes are not canceled, students can continue their progress to graduation, and faculty and staff jobs are protected