CARES Act Funding

Clark State's COVID-19 Emergency Fund provided assistance to students at risk of dropping out of college due to unexpected financial emergencies related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This assistance was created to help students stay in college and meet their educational goals, ultimately, securing a better financial future. 

Students enrolled as of March 16, 2020 who faced hardships due to the pandemic can apply for this Emergency Grant. They must attest that they are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. These types of eligibility requirements are detailed on the application. Students can request up to $1,500 in funding for food, housing, childcare, health care, course materials, technology, tuition assistance or other critical needs. Money is given directly to the student is not held to be applied to their account. We estimate that about 2,753 students were eligible to apply for this emergency funding.

Clark State College was awarded $8,999,819 in student HEERF awards for students by the Department of Education. As of the end of the quarter ending December 31, 2022 all student funds have been awarded to students.