Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) is set to receive a second round of funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which became law with the support of the Arkansas congressional delegation.
The delegation announced Friday the additional round of coronavirus relief funding for Arkansas’ Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and institutions serving low-income students to help ensure learning continues during the coronavirus crisis.
The state received a total of $14.5 million from the federal CARES Act. It is part of nearly $1.4 billion in additional funding the Department of Education directed to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) nationwide, which is provided on top of the money previously allocated.
According to the delegation, institutions may use the latest funding to cover the cost of technology associated with a transition to distance education, grants to cover the costs of attendance for eligible students and training for faculty and staff. Additionally, funds may be used to cover operational costs, such as lost revenue, reimbursements for prior expenses and payroll.
ASUMH will receive $51,525 from the new funds. The school was previously promised $1.05 million from the initial CARES Act.
In a recent interview, Chancellor Robin Myers discussed how the funds were to be distributed at the school.
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Students will receive support from the original dispersal.
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ASUMH will receive funds to help defray costs from shifting to distance learning due to the pandemic.
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“The Department of Education quickly awarded CARES Act funding to higher education institutions across the state to aid students impacted during this crisis. This additional funding recognizes the unique challenges facing HBCUs and institutions serving low-income students. These institutions play a vital role in transforming lives and make Arkansas’ communities stronger,” the delegation says.
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