Dear Students,
In order to address the continued needs of students during the COVID-19 pandemic, I am writing to provide updates about funding resources available to students experiencing financial hardship during this time.
As you may know, the federal government has responded by providing a second round of financial support to students and institutions of higher education called the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). This legislation directs Georgetown to allocate at least $3,055,322 to students in emergency financial aid grants.
Georgetown has decided to exceed this minimum requirement and instead distribute $6 million of its CRRSAA allocation to students, split evenly between undergraduates and graduates. Nearly 4,000 Georgetown students with financial need will receive grants through this action. For undergraduate students, grants will range between $1,600 to $2,000, based on financial need.
Undergraduate students who meet the financial need criteria but who are not otherwise eligible for federal CRRSAA funds (e.g., international students and DACA recipients) will receive an analogous grant funded by the University.
Eligible students will receive a separate email from the University by close of business today and do not need to take any action at this time to receive the funds other than reviewing their direct deposit and permanent address information.
Additional information about the CRRSAA grants is available via a set of Frequently Asked Questions. Students with questions regarding CRRSAA funding can contact 2021-cares-act@georgetown.edu.
As we all adapt to the new and ongoing stresses of the pandemic, we hope that you continue to find support in the Georgetown community.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Olson, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs