The CARES Act\u2014the federal stimulus package providing financial relief as a result of campus disruption due to the coronavirus pandemic\u2014has made stimulus funding available to Saint Peter\u2019s University students. Saint Peter\u2019s University has received $1,957,293; 65% is to be distributed directly to students who automatically qualify and 35% of the fund to be dispersed by student application through the Saint Peter\u2019s University CARES Act Emergency Fund Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pursuant to federal regulations that institutions have \u201cdiscretion to determine the amount of each individual emergency financial aid grant consistent with all applicable laws including non-discrimination laws,\u201d Saint Peter\u2019s University has developed a hybrid approach to granting assistance in multiple phases.<\/p>\n Phase I:<\/strong> The University will automatically disburse 60% of the CARES Act grants; awards range between $350 and $1000 based on eligibility requirements associated with enrollment at the time of the disruption. These requirements include:<\/p>\n Grants will be disbursed by check, mailed to the address that is currently associated with your student record. Students will receive a personalized email indicating the amount of their grant within the next 3-5 business days. Students with questions about their grant amount after Friday, May 22nd may email studentaccounts@huangshizhaopin.com <\/a>for more information. Students who wish to update their mailing address may do so by Friday, May 22, 2020. Students may update mailing addresses directly through SPIRIT On-line. DEADLINE to update a preferred mailing address is 11:59 pm Friday, May 22, 2020<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Phase II:\u00a0<\/strong>Approximately 35% of relief funding has been set aside in order for the University to consider students\u2019 appeals for assistance who did not meet the criteria for automatic distribution. This may include students from any undergraduate or graduate degree program, but who are also eligible for Title IV funds. Also, students awarded funding from Phase I may apply for additional funding through the Phase II fund if they feel more relief is necessary given their individual circumstances.<\/p>\n The application process is designed to allow individuals to appeal for funds and further substantiate their need for assistance by providing documentation of need during these difficult times. The documentation may include a written appeal explaining your circumstances and may in some cases require copies of expenses (i.e. bills) to lend support to your request.<\/p>\n Any student may apply for assistance using the fund but students must meet the following basic requirements:<\/p>\n Students who meet the basic eligibility must utilize the Saint Peter\u2019s University CARES Act Emergency Funding Application to request financial assistance. The application process is designed to allow individuals to appeal for funds and further substantiate their need for assistance by providing documentation of need during these difficult times. The documentation may include a written appeal explaining your circumstances and may in some cases require copies of expenses (i.e. bills) to lend support to your request.<\/p>\n Once the form is completed and submitted a committee will review the appeal for assistance. Students may request grants ranging from $100-$1000; any request above $500 may require documentation of need. Phase III<\/strong><\/p>\n Approximately 5% of the relief funds will be disbursed to students who study in the summer terms at Saint Peter\u2019s University and continue to experience expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus, Phase III will provide emergency grants ranging $100-$300 to support students who are enrolled in 3 or more credits of summer study. These grants will be administered following the last date to withdraw for the term.<\/p>\n Students receiving assistance through Phase I will receive a personalized email to their Saint Peter\u2019s University email account that provides information about their grant amount; the email should be received 3-5 business days after the general email notification about CARES Act funds has been released. Students with questions about their grant amount after Friday, May 22nd may email studentaccounts@huangshizhaopin.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\nHow are grant amounts determined and awarded?<\/h4>\n
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\nFunds in Phase II are limited. Application deadline is June 30, 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\nHow can I find out how much my grant award will be?<\/h4>\n