Students enrolled in spring term at RCC may be eligible to receive a one-time grant of up to $500. This is separate from any financial aid award you may have received, and you may be eligible even if you do not qualify for other financial aid. Keep reading!
As part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA), the college has received federal funds to award grants to students-even if they are not on federal financial aid.
This grant can be used for any costs associated with attending RCC that arise due to the hardship of the coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care or childcare.
You do not have to pay back funds you receive from COVID Relief Grant II.
Am I eligible to apply for COVID Relief Grant II?
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
- Experienced a hardship due to the impacts of the Coronavirus;
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (please apply no matter your status—other funds may be available for you);
- Enroll in an RCC course for at least 1 credit, or an RCC noncredit course for at least 10 contact hours;
- Be enrolled at RCC for one of the above as of the third week of the term.
How much am I able to receive from COVID Relief Grant II?
You may be eligible for up to $500 on a first come, first served basis until funds run out.
How do I apply for COVID Relief Grant II?
Please fill out the COVID Relief Grant II Application(link is external).
How do I receive my COVID Relief Grant II?
COVID Relief Grant II disbursements will be issued to your BankMobile account(link is external) approximately the fourth week of term, or within about 10 days of receiving the award notice, whichever is later.
Do you have other questions?
Please see the COVID Relief Grant II FAQ page(link is external) for more details.