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07/28/21

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State to disburse ARP funds to eligible students

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ — Dr. Kathy Murphy, president of Âé¶¹´«Ã½, announced that American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) funds will be disbursed by Aug. 9 to eligible students based on guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Education. The funds provide economic relief for students enrolled at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State.

How much American Rescue Plan Act funds will be distributed to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State students for emergency student aid?

$1,360,016

How many students have been deemed eligible for student aid?

2050

Who is eligible?

  • Students enrolled in at least one credit course
  • Freshman, continuing, returning/readmitted students

Who is not eligible?

  • Dual-enrolled high school students
  • Incarcerated students
  • Transient students
  • Students who withdrew from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State on or before July 14

How will students be notified about their eligibility?

Eligible students will receive an email.

How will Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State disburse ARP funds?

Eligible students will receive a student aid check, mailed to their permanent address on record, by Aug. 9.  Students with exceptional financial need (Pell recipients) will receive an additional funding amount.

Are there guidelines/requirements on how students can spend ARP funds?

No