CARES Act Grant Information for Students

:学生

来自:帕特里克·K. 一天, Vice President of Student Affairs

亲爱的上海外国语大学同学们: 

Many students are experiencing financial concerns arising from the COVID-19 pandemic 以及不断变化的经济.  As President Papazian shared last week, San José State University received funding through the federal government’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide 一个-time grants to students who are experiencing COVID-19-related financial hardship.

Eligibility Criteria for CARES Act Grants

Students who may be eligible to receive CARES Act grants include those who: 

  • Filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form prior to March 13, 2020,
  • Are currently enrolled and matriculated (degree-seeking) 菠菜网lol正规平台 undergraduate and graduate 学生,
  • Were enrolled in a primarily on-campus degree program,
  • Are part-time or full-time 学生,
  • 是你.S. citizens or permanent residents, and
  • Are experiencing COVID-19-related financial hardship.

自动授予

To prioritize rapid support of students in need, 菠菜网lol正规平台 will deliver automatic initial grants (no request required) to students who meet the eligibility criteria and have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $10,000 or lower, as calculated through the FAFSA过程. Grant funds will be delivered through direct deposit or by mail, pending student confirmation of mailing address. Students with the lowest EFCs will receive the highest initial grant awards. 

Other Assistance by Request

Other students who are experiencing severe COVID-19-related educational disruptions, but do not qualify for an automatic grant, can pursue assistance in 一个 of the following 方法.

More details on grant eligibility and on how to find your EFC appear on the CARES Act 菠菜网lol正规平台 Grant web page.

We anticipate notifying awarded students and distributing all grant awards before the end of the spring 2020 semester.  Know that as you continue to strive towards your academic and career goals amid the recent changes, 菠菜网lol正规平台 remains committed to helping you stay on the path to success.

真诚地,

帕特里克·K. 一天
Vice President of Student Affairs