If you are facing an unforeseen financial hardship due to COVID-19, the Student Financial Assistance office is here to help.
The Federal CARES Act established Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) for students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to a temporary hardship related to COVID-19.
Due to the fluid and rapidly evolving nature of the response to COVID-19, criteria and covered expenses may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis as Student Financial Assistance seeks to assist students navigating unique hardships related to COVID-19. Emergency funds will be awarded to qualifying students based on the eligibility criteria and processed as outlined below. Emergency funds amounts vary and are on a case-by-case basis. As of October 13, 2020, all funding has been expended.
STUDENT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Examples of unforeseen expenses that a student incurred as result of COVID-19 circumstances for which the Federal CARES Act Emergency Funds may include, but are not limited to, the following:
*Emergency funds are awarded on a one-time basis and are not renewable. These funds cannot replace loss of income/job due to COVID-19. However, these funds can be used to fund any expenses listed above that you may have incurred after the loss of income/job. CARES Act funding for Missouri S&T is limited so you may not receive the full amount of funds you request. A student may apply more than once, if new unforeseen expenses are incurred.
Facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19? Contact our office.
Note: As of October 13, 2020, all CARES funding has been expended.
Ready to start your FAFSA? Be sure to use Missouri S&T's FAFSA code when you submit.
Note: International students are not eligible for federal or state financial aid, so there is no need for non-U.S. citizens to submit a FAFSA.
Want to learn more about the funding for the Emergency Grants? Regular information is updated on the funding, awarding and number of students receiving awards.
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