Updated May 11
Maine colleges, students to get more than $105 million in federal pandemic relief
At least half of the American Rescue Plan funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid.
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More than $105 million in federal funding is heading to Maine to help institutions of higher education and their students overcome the financial harm inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The emergency funds for colleges, universities and students will be drawn from the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan. At least half will go directly into the pockets of students.
Students facing hunger, homelessness and other hardships will be able to apply for emergency cash assistance grants. Institutions will be able to use their shares of the funds to cope with revenue losses tied to the pandemic, and for testing and vaccinations.