Wichita State to receive $8.7 million from higher education relief fund

 

The U.S. Department of Education released its official allocations yesterday (Thursday, April 9) for the newly passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). 鶹ý will receive nearly $8.8 million. Half of the funds – nearly $4.4 million – will be allocated as emergency financial aid grants to students.

The CARES Act provides institutions with discretion on how to award this emergency aid to students.
鶹ý will be working diligently to put together a plan on how to administer the student funds and use the remainder of the money.

“We’re incredibly appreciative to receive this critical financial assistance,” says Wichita State President Jay Golden. “We are studying the guidelines now to discover how best to use these funds for the benefit of our students and university.”


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