The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. The CARES Act includes a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) which allows allocated funding to be used for emergency grants to students for 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬. This application may be used only by students who have expenses based on this circumstance. These emergency grants are non-renewable. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The maximum grant is $3,500.
Many generous donors have graciously given money to PTS in order to assist students in this time of great need. We are very grateful for their assistance. Please use this application to apply for these funds as well.
Emergencies relating to COVID19 could include (but are not limited to):
• Reduction or loss of employment of a supporting family member or yourself due to economic disruptions
• Increased technology expenses due to change of coursework being provided online
• Change in housing arrangement expense / additional rent expenses including having to break a lease
• Increased medical expenses of a supporting family member or yourself
• Increase in other expenses due to the economic disruptions from COVID-19, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care
Eligibility Requirements: This funding is only for students experiencing a temporary financial hardship resulting from disruptions from COVID-19 and resulting implications. Applicants may be asked to provide documentation based on their unique situation. Applicants must also be making satisfactory academic progress, not be in default on a federal loan, not received federal loans fraudulently in excess of annual or aggregate limits, and not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale.
