KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible to receive grants as part of a second allocation of $1.9 million in federal funds. On Jan. 14, the U.S. Department of Education announced an additional $21.1 billion available to higher education institutions to serve students and ensure learning continues as part of the second round of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, called the Coronavirus Response and Relief … [Read more...] about Additional $1.9M in COVID relief grants available to UNK students
CARES Act
$1.9M in grants available; UNK outlines student CARES Act process
KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney students disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic are offered immediate access today to grants of $250 to $2,000 cash totaling $1.9 million. Funds promised as part of the U.S. CARES Act/Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund are available immediately by application through a link sent directly to students who qualify for federal aid, demonstrated by having filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The grants will … [Read more...] about $1.9M in grants available; UNK outlines student CARES Act process
Costs, revenue losses from COVID-19 to create at least $50M shortfall for university
To the Students, Faculty & Staff of the University of Nebraska: Thank you again for your ongoing commitment to our University and the health and safety of the communities we serve. From faculty and alumni making face shields for first responders, to students helping create an app to screen COVID-19 symptoms, to our health care workers serving on the front lines, we are humbled by your leadership through this global crisis. The pandemic will impact our University … [Read more...] about Costs, revenue losses from COVID-19 to create at least $50M shortfall for university
