Federal Funding Available To Help Rowan Students

Federal funding is once again available for Rowan University students, the university announced this week. As of Thursday, students can apply for assistance by filling out the CARES Act Student Emergency Assistance Form posted on the Office of the Bursar’s website.

Each student can apply for up to $2,000 in grants. A team of professionals from the Offices of the Bursar and Financial Aid will review requests.

All requests for assistance will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis with priority for funding given to first-time applicants.

The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Aug. 28. The university will process applications until all money has been disbursed.

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Students will receive money through direct deposit to personal accounts on record or through a check mailed to the address on record. It can take up to three weeks from the date of each student’s submission to receive payment.

In alignment with federal recommendations, Rowan will use a point system to help evaluate who is in most need and help determine how to award money based on a rubric that measures six components of award.

Students will self-disclose their “need” by answering a series of questions. The point system allows for 100 maximum points based on the following categories:

• Employment/Internships
• Food Insecurity
• Housing Security
• Childcare
• Healthcare
• Course Material/Technology

For more information, visit the university’s website or contact the Office of the Bursar by e-mail at bursar@rowan.edu.