COVID-19 Grant Information

Indiana State University will begin distributing the third round of Higher Education Emergency Relief Grants known as the American Rescue Plan (ARP) in late September. Emails will be sent to eligible students inviting them to submit their request for grant funds, which are for the sole purpose of providing assistance for educational expenses or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus.

Students have the option of authorizing ISU to apply the funds to their account balance or they may elect to receive the funds in the form of a direct payment. Grant amounts will be based on financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with priority given to those with exceptional need. Students who do not submit a FAFSA are eligible for a flat amount.

You ARE eligible for this grant if you:

• Are enrolled in a degree-seeking program during Fall 2021;
• File an application. The link to the application will be provided in an email to eligible students.

ARP grant amounts range from $200 - $3,000 based on financial need. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning September 28, 2021.

Due to the limited nature of these funds, the grant application is no longer available for summer 2021

You ARE eligible for this grant if you:

• File an application. The link to the application will be provided in an email to eligible students;
• Are enrolled in a degree-seeking program during Summer 2021.

You are NOT eligible to receive this grant if you are:

• A non-citizen

CRRSAA grant amounts range from $300 - $500 based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first serve basis beginning in July 2021. Students will have the choice of having grants applied directly to the University bill or refunded directly to the student via direct deposit or paper check mailed to the permanent home address.

Students will receive an email notification advising of eligibility and approximately 7 days later, will receive a second email advising of the amount that has been awarded. Funds are limited and some students who apply may not receive a grant.

You ARE eligible for this grant if you:

• Have a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) on file;
• Are enrolled in a degree-seeking program during Spring 2021.

You are NOT eligible to receive this grant if you are:

• A non-FAFSA filer (Free Application for Federal Student Aid);
• A non-citizen; or
• A student who withdrew.

CRRSAA grant amounts range from $200 - $800 based on financial need as determined by the FAFSA and hours of enrollment.

Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis beginning March 15, 2021 through the end of the month. Grants will refund directly to the student via direct deposit or paper check mailed to the permanent home address.

Students will receive an email notification advising of eligibility and approximately 7 days later, will receive a second email advising of the amount that has been awarded. Priority is given to students with exceptional financial need as determined by the FAFSA. Please be advised some students will see their grant before others.

The Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act for expenses related to the disruption of the campus operations.

You ARE eligible for this grant if you:

• Are enrolled at least 3/4 time in an undergraduate (9 credit hours) or graduate (6 credit hours) degree-seeking program during fall 2020;
• Have an unmet need of $1,000 or greater; and
• Eligible to receive Title IV funds under Section 484 of HEA.

You are NOT eligible to receive this grant if you are:

• A non-FAFSA filer (Free Application for Federal Student Aid);
• Enrolled in a distance program;
• A non-citizen; or
• A student who withdrew.

Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Grants will be paid directly to you. If you previously signed up for direct deposit, this payment will be deposited in your bank account. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. If you do not currently have a banking institution on file, you will receive your grant money via paper check to your mailing address. Contact our office with questions.
CARES Grant funds have been depleted.