If you are a student who is experiencing financial challenges as a result of the pandemic, please refer to the application process included below. Recent policy changes have made this funding available to all students who are currently enrolled or have been enrolled at some point in time since the beginning of the pandemic (March 13, 2020).
This information is also available in the “Ask St. Cloud State” knowledgebase and on the Scholarships and Grants page of the Student Registration and Financial Services website https://www.stcloudstate.edu/srfs/finances/scholarships-grants.aspx
Are Emergency Grants available to help with expenses related to COVID-19?
Yes, a portion of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding is available for distribution through an emergency grant program. These emergency funds can be applied directly to institutional charges on a student’s account or disbursed directly to the student based on the student’s preference. Awards will be made based on the order applications are received until the last available funds are awarded.
Eligible students who had emergency expenses including items like tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or child care are asked to complete a brief application.
Step 1: Make sure that you are logged into Office365 with your starid@go.minnstate.edu and StarID password.
Step 2: Complete the brief application.