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Dear Students,

You are receiving this email because you may be eligible for a COVID-19 Emergency Grant through the U.S. Department of Education's CARES Act.

Because funding is limited, awards will be made on a first-come, first-served basis. In order to request these funds, please complete the immediately. Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2020 or until funds run out, whichever is sooner.

Undergraduate students who are enrolled in the fall 2020 semester may be eligible to receive an emergency grant if they:

  • Filed the FAFSA for 2020-2021 and have met the eligibility requirements for receiving federal student aid; and
  • Are enrolled in an in-person, degree-seeking program (please note a program designed to be in-person may now contain online or hybrid elements).

The grants, per the U.S. Department of Education, may be used to cover expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care incurred due to the disruption of campus operations.

Complete the to request a grant. Eligible undergraduate students who completed the certification form previously are required to complete a new certification form for this round of funding. Your certification will be reviewed to ensure compliance with all eligibility requirements prior to releasing funds. The Office of Financial Aid will contact you with any questions.

While we review your eligibility, please go to the portal and confirm that your mailing address and banking information for direct deposit are up to date. When possible, payments will be made via direct deposit. Otherwise, checks will be cut and mailed to the address on file.

Students who are eligible will receive the funds as soon as possible. We are processing payments in batches, so funds should be sent within 14 business days of confirmation of eligibility.

If you are deemed ineligible under the federal guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Education, you will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid within 14 business days of submitting the certification form.

Thank you,

ÃÛÌÒAPP CARES Act Task Force