SUN Survey Form: 30-40 minutes Total
Students with SUN have pushed Yale on racial and class equity in financial aid since 2012 and mental healthcare since 2020. The purpose of this form is to record an OVERVIEW of your experiences. We can begin to identify patterns in racial and class inequity and demand solutions if many students share an overview of these topics. It's gonna take all of us to transform campus towards racial and class equity.
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Are you on financial aid?
No aid
Partial aid
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How would you describe you & your family's racial background? Nationality?
Who is your community on campus? What social/academic spaces do you feel most welcome in? Do you feel unwelcome anywhere?
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SURVEY Part 1: Affordability
Do you feel like the aid you get from Yale is enough? Have you had to take out any loans for college expenses?
FOLLOW UPS: Do you help your parents pay for any part of tuition or room/board?
In a semester, much do you pay out of pocket for books, language course codes, art supplies? Do you feel like your academic or social life at Yale is limited by any hidden costs?
Do you work an on-campus or off-campus job?
Yes - on campus
Yes - off campus
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IF A STUDENT JOB: Where on campus do you work? How much does Yale pay hourly?
How many hours of your student job do you schedule in a week? How does your job affect your schedule? Do you notice any patterns in the demographics of your coworkers?
FOLLOW UPS: What would you do with the time you spend at work if you didn't spend it there? If you don't work, how do you use your extra time?
Have you ever tried to access Saftey Net grants (clothing, tech)? What was it like to prove your need for additional aid? Have you had positive or negative experiences with Yale’s financial aid officers?
Do you get financial support from your family? Do you give financial support TO your family? How has your family's financial picture changed since 2020?
FOLLOW UPS: If so, how does this help you participate in life at Yale? Do you notice any patterns in who you interact with or what groups you join because of your racial, ability, or financial background?
What resources have you turned to that compensate for Yale’s shortcomings in affordability? What should Yale do differently going forward to improve any of your experiences affording college?
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SURVEY Part 2: Healthcare
Have you tried accessing PHYSICAL healthcare at Yale Health -- WHEN? How long did you have to wait to see a Doctor after reaching out? Was your academic or social life affected by waiting?
FOLLOW UPS: Was it easy to schedule an appointment or follow-up appointments? How was it different from experiences you have had with healthcare at home?
Did you find Yale Health to be a thorough experience? What about a respectful experience? Have you endured instances of misgendering, medical racism, or other unequal medical treatment based on your identity?
Have you tried accessing MENTAL healthcare at YMHC -- WHEN? How long did you have to wait to see a Therapist or Psychiatrist after reaching out? Was your academic or social life affected by waiting?
FOLLOW UPS: was it easy to schedule an appointment or follow-up appointments?
How frequently was a YMHC therapist able to see you, if you did see one? Did you find Yale Mental Health & Counseling to be a thorough & respectful experience? What about YC3?
Have you ever had to pay out-of-pocket for a prescription or medical cost? Were you expecting to have to pay?
FOLLOW UPS: Was it a financial burden? Was it more than you have had to pay for that prescription at home?
Are there parts of day-to-day life on campus that are physically inaccessible? Does mental illness ever affect the accessibility of campus for you? Do your dietary needs get met in the dining halls?
What resources have you turned to that compensate for Yale’s shortcomings in healthcare? What should Yale do differently going forward to improve any of your healthcare needs?
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(If not covered in survey) Was there another time you needed help on campus and didn’t get all the help/care you needed?
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