{"id":2962,"date":"2021-04-05T12:40:40","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T16:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/?page_id=2962"},"modified":"2025-09-03T08:40:19","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T12:40:19","slug":"cupe-3903-lump-sum-fellowship-opt-in","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/current-students\/graduate-funding\/funding-at-york\/cupe-3903-lump-sum-fellowship-opt-in\/","title":{"rendered":"CUPE 3903 Lump Sum Fellowship Opt In"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance with recent arbitration, FGS has introduced a form to allow CUPE 3903 members to opt in to receiving Fellowship payments in the Summer only (of the active academic year) as opposed to over three academic terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Timelines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a graduate student that opts in to Summer only for the <strong>2025-2026<\/strong> academic year, a payment schedule may look like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a3f0125d128b0d315f8dd47bc243ef2a\">September <strong>2025<\/strong>\u2014no Fellowship deposited to your student account;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9c5924dc8d6ea6f50b3470358e71415a\">January <strong>2026<\/strong>\u2014no Fellowship deposited to your student account;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May <strong>2026<\/strong>\u2014any Fellowship for the academic year (fewer adjustments related to awards\/employment) deposited in either\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a) May lump-sum payment or <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>b) evenly over four months (May, June, July, August).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The two options for receiving Fellowship payments are for those that opt in are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a lump sum at the beginning of Summer Term (May <strong>2026<\/strong>);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In four equal installments over May, June, July, August <strong>2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that by NOT opting into this feature, Fellowship payments (funded students only) will be received at regular intervals once per academic term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alert alert-warning\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> <strong>The opt-in period for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Fall (September) fellowship payments have already been posted to the student accounts, if you choose to receive the fellowship in the summer term, FGS will reverse your fall payment to facilitate you receiving it in Summer term. This will mean however that you will then have an outstanding balance on your student account (as the fellowship covers part of your tuition).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><form role=\"search\" method=\"get\" action=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/\" class=\"wp-block-search__button-outside wp-block-search__text-button wp-block-search\"    ><label class=\"wp-block-search__label\" for=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" >Search<\/label><div class=\"wp-block-search__inside-wrapper\" ><input class=\"wp-block-search__input\" id=\"wp-block-search__input-1\" placeholder=\"\" value=\"\" type=\"search\" name=\"s\" required \/><button aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"wp-block-search__button wp-element-button\" type=\"submit\" >Search<\/button><\/div><\/form>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/important-dates\/\">Academic Important Dates<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/current-students\/registration-enrolment\/\">Registration &amp; Enrolment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/how-to-apply\/\">How&nbsp;to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/program-contacts\/\">Program Contact Directory<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/supervisiontoolkit\/\">Graduate Supervision Toolkit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/current-students\/registration-enrolment\/fgs-forms\/\">FGS Forms<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/students\/current-students\/graduate-portals\/\">Graduate Studies Portals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/py-staff-area\/faculty-staff\/gpa-gpd-resources\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/gradstudies\/py-staff-area\/faculty-staff\/gpa-gpd-resources\/\">FGS Intranet for Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kt-accordion-id2962_1f2509-09 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id2962_1f2509-09 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#d4d4d4;border-right:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-bottom:1px solid #d4d4d4;border-left:2px solid #d4d4d4;}.kt-accordion-id2962_1f2509-09 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id2962_1f2509-09 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;border-left:2px solid #eeeeee;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2962_1f2509-09 kt-accordion-has-10-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane2962_1d58b8-cf\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Is CUPE Opt In mandatory?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>No. Do not complete the form if you want to continue receiving Fellowship in instalments by semester.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane2962_25da7c-ef\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I change my mind about opting in?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>If you change your mind before the November 4 deadline, please contact <a href=\"mailto:fgsinfo@yorku.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fgsinfo@yorku.ca<\/a>. The Opt-In will become permanent for the academic year after the November 4 deadline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane2962_cff7d1-f5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">How will this affect the way my tuition is paid?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Currently, Fellowship is posted to your student account on or around the date that tuition fees are due (September 10, January 10, May 10). By choosing a lump-sum Fellowship opt-in for summer, you will still be responsible for meeting the tuition fee due dates, but these fees will need to be cleared by other means.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-10 kt-pane2962_ec3723-22\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Will interest charges be applied to overdue tuition fees?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Yes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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