Native Sun Devil COVID-19 resources

By: Turning Points Magazine

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5 min readAug 5, 2020

COVID-19 resources for Indigenous Peoples: Created by ASU’s Labriola National American Indian Data Center, this guide is “a starting point for ASU students primarily and the wider community seeking Indigenous-centric resources and tribal perspectives on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).” The Labriola staff will continuously update with COVID-19 developments in Indigenous communities. libguides.asu.edu/c.php?g=1019805&p=7387268

American Indian Student Needs Response Team: Assists with the online class transition and immediate student needs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the primary contacts for any questions or concerns:

American Indian Student Support Services (AISSS): is committed more than ever to maintain what our students affectionately call our “home away from home.” Our caring staff are available and working remotely to assist in all aspects of college life.

aisss.asu.edu

Student Success and Retention Coordinators:

Vickie Baldwin

Vickie.Baldwin@asu.edu

602–496–0355

Schedule a Zoom appointment: https://calendly.com/vickie-baldwin

Claudia Dagnino

Claudia.Dagnino@asu.edu

623–543–6290

Schedule a Zoom appointment: https://calendly.com/claudia-dagnino

Jayme Deschene

jldesche@asu.edu

480–965–8176

https://calendly.com/jldesche

Laura Medina

laura.medina@asu.edu

480–727–1036

https://calendly.com/lauramedina

ASU Health Services: The ASU Health Services website is Arizona State University’s official source of information about the Novel Coronavirus, the current exposures at ASU and important tips and precautions you can take to stay healthy.

eoss.asu.edu/health

coronavirus.asu.edu

Arizona’s COVID-19 information hotline: 1–844–542–8201

ASU Telehealth: 480–965–3349

ASU COVID-19 testing: Students who have symptoms or have been exposed can get tested for COVID-19 at any ASU Health Services Campus location. They can schedule a telehealth appointment with one of our healthcare providers by going to the ASU Patient Portal at asuportal.pointnclick.com or call ASU Health Services at 480–965–3349. The clinician will assess and then schedule you for a COVID-19 test. We do not have walk-in COVID-19 testing capability at any of the clinics at this time. There is no cost to the students for the test.

ASU Counseling Services: Counseling support is available to Sun Devils 24/7. Counseling services offer confidential, personal counseling and crisis services for students experiencing emotional concerns, problems in adjusting and other factors that affect their ability to achieve their academic and personal goals. For hours, virtual services and other helpful resources, call 480–965–6146 or visit eoss.asu.edu/Counseling.

My Health Portal: Provides a HIPAA-secure pathway to communicate with Counseling Services. All tele-counseling services are provided for free. eoss.asu.edu/health/portal

ASU Crisis Resources:

  • ASU non-emergencies: 480–965–3456
  • EMPACT’S 24-hour ASU-dedicated crisis hotline: 480–921–1006
  • Maricopa County crisis line: 602–222–9494

Family Resources: eoss.asu.edu/students-families

  • Provide university families with appropriate resources
  • Advocate for the needs of families
  • Collaborate with on-campus and off-campus departments and organizations in the development of delivery of programs and services to the ASU community
  • Expand family-responsive policies to ensure a healthy and productive environment
  • Educate individuals and the community about ASU Family Resources

Dean of Students: Part of the Dean of Student Office at all locations, Student Advocacy and Assistance (SAA), is the main connection to other university and community resources. SAA links students with appropriate university and community resources, agencies and individuals, collaborates with faculty and staff in the best interest of the students, and follows through to bring efficient closure to student concerns.

eoss.asu.edu/dos

480–965–6547

Loaner Laptops and WiFi Hotspots: Students in need of a laptop and/or a hotspot for WiFi can borrow these items from the university. Visit the ASU Library and University Technology Office at lib.asu.edu/laptops-and-hotspots.

Transitioning online

provost.asu.edu/remote/students

Zoom guide for students: uto.asu.edu/zoom-learning

Canvas guide for students: community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10701

Research Resources

Financial Aid and Scholarship Services: To discuss your personal circumstances with someone, call 855–278–5080 or visit students.asu.edu/contact-financial-aid to chat with a team member or schedule a Zoom appointment.

students.asu.edu/financial-aid

Tribal Scholarships Contact: For questions on submitting documents regarding tribal scholarships, contact Julia Layno-Rojas layno@asu.edu.

iGrad: This financial wellness tool offers current, practical financial advice to students. Right now the iGrad team is devoting major effort to helping students with managing, adapting and planning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through iGrad you can learn about your options and feel a little bit more empowered to make financial decisions, even while things are uncertain. igrad.com/start/coronavirus-and-your-financial-health-igrad

Financial Aid Review: If you, or your family (who claims you as a dependent on their taxes), have recently experienced a reduction in income, the financial aid review process allows Financial Aid and Scholarship Services to review information you submit and determine your eligibility for additional federal funds for the upcoming academic year. These are the forms you may want to submit if your circumstances have changed since you filed your 2020–2021 FAFSA.

  • Student Income Reduction Review Submit the 2020–2021 Student Income Reduction Review eForm if you, the student, have had a reduction in income since you filed your FAFSA for the 2020–2021 year.
  • Parent Review Your parent(s) may submit the 2020–2021 Parent Review eForm if they have had a loss of income or if their expenses have significantly increased since you filed your FAFSA for the 2020–2021 year.

If you have extenuating circumstances that may impact your enrollment, discuss your concerns with your academic adviser. They can help you understand how any change in your enrollment may also impact your financial aid.

  • AISSS offers COVID-19 Emergency funds to spring 2020 or fall 2020 eligible students for items such as textbooks, school supplies, food/toiletries, and graduation cap and gown. To apply, visit: aisss.asu.edu/emergency-fund
  • The Dean of Students offers students emergency grants that students are not required to pay back. Funding varies on a case-by-case basis. Email deanofstudents@asu.edu for more information.
  • Short-term loans can cover immediate expenses and are available to you through ASU. Short-term loans are typically capped at $500. Requests for more will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Learn more: students.asu.edu/forms/short-term-loan

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