CRRSAA Funding for Students
Beginning March 12, 2021, Ridgewater College will begin disbursing Student Aid funds in the amount of $975,478 to eligible students via both automatic and application-required grants. These funds are from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) and are governed by federal guidelines.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students who meet the following federal eligibility requirements may receive one or more types of CRRSAA funding:
- Must be a new or returning student actively enrolled for Spring 2021 in any online, hybrid, or face-to-face credit, non-credit or continuing education courses.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen (including a U.S. national or permanent resident) and have a valid Social Security number;
- Have a high school diploma or GED certificate;
- Must NOT BE one of the following:
- Enrolled in Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
- Enrolled via Concurrent Enrollment/College in the Schools
- A senior citizen
- Receiving third-party payment for tuition through an employer
- An undocumented/DACA student
- Currently incarcerated
TWO TYPES OF STUDENT AID:
(1) Pandemic Relief Grants – no action required
Pandemic Relief Grants were distributed automatically to eligible students based on financial need information from the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A student must be Pell eligible or have an EFC (estimated family contribution) of $5001-$15,000 to qualify for the Pandemic Relief Grants.
Pandemic Relief Grants were automatically disbursed to eligible students between March 12 – March 19, 2021.
(2) Financial Assistance Grants – application required
The second type, Financial Assistance grants, will be available by application. At this time, the application for the CRRSAA Financial Assistance Grants is closed. We have received an abundance of applications for this assistance and we anticipate these funds will be exhausted based on the current number of applicants.
Those who have submitted an application will be notified of their application status within 8-10 business days of their submission date. If you did not qualify for this federal grant and are in need of assistance, please check our Student Resources page for additional options and contact information.