The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19. One section of the CARES Act established the Higher Education Emergency Relief fund and sent money to schools to use for emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
CARES Act grants will be made to students based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) reported in a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2019-20. Consistent with U.S. Department of Education guidance, distribution will be based on a students need in a tiered approach.
CARES Act funds will be issued to students irrespective of any outstanding account balance they may owe to the College. This means you may receive these funds but still owe a balance to the college. You are strongly encouraged to manage your account through your MyCollege portal.
Please continue to monitor your SUNY Broome Email and the CARES Act Webpage http://www2.sunybroome.edu/financialaid/caresact/ for the latest information!
