CARES Act Funding
Federal Emergency Relief Fund for LC Students
Laredo College has received the U.S. Department of
Education Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) funded by the
Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was passed by
Congress and signed into law in March.
The CARES Act money will be distributed to students
that meet certain requirements. These
funds will be used to assist Title IV eligible students as part of the Federal
Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to directly support students who are facing financial challenges due to the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Laredo College students will have
access to the U.S. Department of Education Higher Education Emergency Relief
Funds. The CARES Act funds will be used
to address Financial Hardship (To include: Housing, Utilities, Lack of
Educational Support, Food, Technology, Medical Expenses, Books, Supplies,
Transportation expenses, Gas and Health Insurance) due to the COVID-19
epidemic.
Financial Hardship Allowable Expenses:
- Food/Groceries
- Housing/Rent/Utilities/Mortgage
(cell bill)
- Lack
of Educational Support/Course Materials
- Technology
(Internet Services, Online Books, Equipment, Software/Hardware, Hotspot
Internet Devices, Laptop, etc.)
- Health
Care/Medical Expenses/Health insurance (co-pays)
- Childcare/Dependent
Expenses
- Transportation
(Gas/Uber, Vehicle Repairs, Insurance, etc.)
- Other
For further information or questions,
please fill out a Financial Aid Assistance Request form by clicking here or
call 956-721-5361/956-794-4360.