Fall 2020 Reopening: CARES Act Grants

Posted: August 14, 2020

Happy Friday Students,

The beginning of the semester is right around the corner! We’re less than one week from starting classes, but did you know that Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding is available to help you pay for college for the fall? The funds are allocated for the fall 2020 semester only, so be sure to act fast.

Today’s topic: CARES Grants

​Congress allocated $1.25 billion to Wyoming as part of the CARES Act. Last week, Governor Gordon approved some of this funding to help those who will benefit from job training or college education.

Whether this is your first or final semester, most NWC students are eligible for funding. You must be enrolled during the fall semester to receive these grants, and the funds may only be used for the fall 2020 semester.

The Plan

To participate, students must be U.S. citizens who are either current or new students at NWC and must be eligible for federal student aid as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Out-of-state students must be enrolled in at least one residential class on campus. The financial assistance will be distributed as “last-dollar-in” financial aid, after other merit and need-based aid is applied, including scholarships and grants.  

What this means for you

With new funding opportunities through the CARES Act, you may be eligible for one of the two following grants. Visit the link below to download an application and see the NWC Financial Aid Office submission guidelines.

• CARES Wyoming College Grant: If you are a student impacted by circumstances related to COVID-19, you may be eligible for financial assistance to help pay for housing and meals this fall through the CARES Wyoming College grant.
• CARES Wyoming Adult Grant: If you are between the ages of 25 and 64, and are unemployed or underemployed as a result of circumstances related to COVID-19, you may eligible for a grant to help pay for your education this fall.

Remember, you have to act fast! CARES Act funding has to be allocated before November 1, 2020 and NWC classes begin August 19. For details and applications for these grants, visit nwc.edu/financialaid/cares/fall2020.

Who to contact with questions:

Financial Aid Office

financialaid@nwc.edu

307-754-6158

As always, if you have any questions about these grants, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Classes begin Wednesday, Aug. 19, both in-person and online.

Continue to check your email. Next week I will be sending information about Daily Health Screenings.

Have a great weekend, and we’ll see you in a few days!

Stefani Hicswa, Ph.D.