COVID 19 News: Privateer Student-Athletes will receive financial aid for fall even if opting out

NEW ORLEANS – Director of Athletics Tim Duncan announced the University of New Orleans will honor fall semester scholarships for student-athletes regardless if he or she chooses not to participate in the Fall 2020 Semester. A letter from Duncan was sent to all students last Monday expressing the department’s stance on “providing a safe environment for your return.”

“New Orleans students who choose not to compete in the fall because of health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19 will have their scholarships honored,” said Duncan. “This is the right thing to do.”

Duncan added “We are confident in our protocols developed and managed by our Athletics COVID-19 Task Force, but we want to do the right thing to support students and their families who would rather not be on campus this semester.”

The decision covers the Fall 2020 Semester for all sports and includes international student-athletes that may face difficulties returning to New Orleans.

To see the updated Athletics COVID-19 Task Force plan, please visit UNOPrivateers.com/COVID19.

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