We are pleased to inform you that you have qualified for an emergency assistance grant. This emergency assistance grant is provided from the $1.1 million CARES Act federal funding received by the University. The grant supports expenses you have incurred related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare and childcare expenses.
Grant payments will be processed on May 8. You will NOT have to repay the grant.
The award amounts were prioritized based upon need: Pell award recipients will receive a $1,175 grant. All other eligible students will receive a $780 grant.
- Students who have direct deposit will have the amounts deposited to their bank account.
- Students who do not have direct deposit are encouraged to sign up by May 5 for the greatest convenience. Click for direct deposit instructions.
- Checks will be mailed to the permanent address on file of students who did not sign up for direct deposit.
- Change of address forms must be received by the Registrar's Office not later than May 5.
We understand this is a difficult time for all and are pleased to be able to provide this assistance.
Sincere regards,
David H. Byrd CPA
Vice President Finance/CFO
