CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.- Southeast Missouri State University students will get some money back starting Wednesday, due to COVID relief.
The American Rescue Plan (ARP), a federal stimulus package responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, was signed into law on March 11, 2021. A portion of the ARP provides funding to support students at institutions of higher education in covering unexpected expenses due to COVID-19. Southeast received $10.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III funds to distribute directly to students. This amount is based on a formula in the ARP and funds are provided through the U.S. Department of Education.
Beginning Wednesday funds will be distributed to students using an institutional formula that takes into account need and enrollment intensity (number of credit hours).
Students do not need to submit an application or any additional information; they are highly encouraged to submit direct deposit information by 5 p.m. on today to ensure timely receipt of funds