University students may be eligible to receive federally-funded relief
GRAMBLING, La. – October 7, 2021 – Grambling State University has announced student eligibility guidelines for American Rescue Plan Act grants to students.
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021, (ARP) was signed. This new law gives the U.S. Department of Education approximately $39.6 billion to distribute to institutions of higher education in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus.
Grambling State University received $21.9 million in federal support, $10.9 million of which to distribute to students for emergency financial aid grants.
All students are not eligible for ARP grant assistance and those who are not eligible will not have access to the application. Students who meet pre-qualification to apply for ARP Act grant assistance will find the application in their student portals beginning October 10, 2021. Students must submit their ARP Grant Application for the fall semester no later than 11:59 p.m. on October 17, 2021. Those who do not meet the submission date will have their grant applications considered only if funding is still available.
Students can find specific information on accessing grant funds HERE. More on Grambling State’s coronavirus prevention and response can be found at gram.edu/coronavirus.
About Grambling State University
Grambling State University, located in Grambling, Louisiana, is a historically black university that was founded in 1901. The institution has been accredited by SACSCOC, 13 associations, and in all programs required by the Louisiana Board of Regents. A member of the University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University has the academic strengths of a major university with the benefits of a small college. Offering 43 undergraduate and graduate academic programs, the 590-acre campus is home to world-class athletics, an internationally renowned marching band, and vibrant student life that enable our scholars to grow and learn in a positive environment. For more information, visit gram.edu.