The U.S. Department of Education released its official allocations yesterday (Thursday,
April 9) for the newly passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES
Act). Wichita State University will receive nearly $8.8 million. Half of the funds
– nearly $4.4 million – will be allocated as emergency financial aid grants to students.
The CARES Act provides institutions with discretion on how to award this emergency
aid to students. WSU will be working diligently to put together a plan on how to administer the student
funds and use the remainder of the money.
“We’re incredibly appreciative to receive this critical financial assistance,” says
Wichita State President Jay Golden. “We are studying the guidelines now to discover
how best to use these funds for the benefit of our students and university.”
