Introduction
FGS has introduced a form to allow CUPE 3903 members to opt into receiving Fellowship payments in the Summer only (of the active academic year) as opposed to over three academic terms.
Please note that if you decide to opt-in to receiving Fellowship payments in the Summer only, the total annual value of Fellowship payments will not change, only the timeline to receive them will change.
Timelines
For a graduate student that opts into Summer only for the 2026-2027 academic year, a payment schedule may look like this:
- September 2026—no Fellowship will be posted to your student account;
- January 2027—no Fellowship will be posted to your student account;
- May 2027—any Fellowship for the academic year (less adjustments related to awards/employment) will be deposited in either
- a) May lump sum payment or
- b) evenly over four months (May, June, July, August).
The two options for receiving Fellowship payments are for those that opt in are:
- In a lump sum at the beginning of Summer Term (May 2027);
or - In four equal installments over May, June, July, August 2027.
Important
Completion of this form is not required if you do not wish to change the timelines in which Fellowship payments are received. If you do not complete this form, Fellowship payments (Full-time Registered Active funded students only) will be received at regular intervals once per academic term.
To opt-in to receiving Fellowship payments in the Summer only, please fill out our .