Area universities get more relief funding
Washington,
May 2, 2020
Area universities get more relief funding
Texarkana Gazette 05/02/2020 The Arkansas congressional delegation announced an additional round of coronavirus relief funding for Arkansas' historically black colleges and universities and institutions serving low-income students to help ensure learning continues during the coronavirus crisis. Several universities in Southwest Arkansas were among those that will receive funding from this second round of grants: Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, $48, 991 Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, $196,019 Southern Arkansas University Tech, $38,543 University of Arkansas Community College-Hope, $56,215 The funds — totaling $14,573,384 — come from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. It is part of nearly $1.4 billion in additional funding the Department of Education has directed to Minority Serving Institutions nationwide. U.S. Sen. John Boozman and U.S. Sen.Tom Cotton — along with U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, U.S. Rep. French Hill, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack and U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman — announced the additional funding in a press release Friday. Institutions may use this funding to cover the cost of technology associated with a transition to distance education, grants to cover the costs of attendance for eligible students and training for faculty and staff. Additionally, funds may be used to cover operational costs, such as lost revenue, reimbursements for prior expenses and payroll. "The Department of Education quickly awarded CARES Act funding to higher education institutions across the state to aid students impacted during this crisis. This additional funding recognizes the unique challenges facing HBCUs and institutions serving low-income students. These institutions play a vital role in transforming lives and make Arkansas' communities stronger," the delegation said. Arkansas colleges and universities received over $100 million in the first round of emergency grants to support postsecondary students and institutes of higher education impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. In total, the CARES Act provides nearly $14 billion to support postsecondary students and institutions nationwide. |
