Morton College will use the $1,266,322 million it received as part of the federal CoronaVirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to directly support students who have demonstrated need and are facing significant financial challenges related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) on or after March 13, 2020.
The disbursement, from the U.S. Department of Education as part of the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, is designed to prioritize students with the greatest demonstrated need and ensure that funds are distributed as widely as possible.
“As the COVID pandemic continues, the hardships—financial and otherwise—presented by this global crisis continues to deeply affect our students, their families, and many others in our college community” said Stan Fields, Morton College President. “The well-being and academic success of our students remain our top priority, and we are committed to doing all that we can to support them during this incredibly challenging time.”
In alignment with Department of Education regulations, the College will disburse the CARES Act funds to Title IV-eligible Morton College students with the greatest identified need, i.e. those with an expected family contribution of $0. In addition, each recipient must have received financial aid (Title IV or Illinois Monetary Award Program (MAP) for the Spring 2020 semester, and meet all Financial Aid Requirements including but not limited to:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or national, permanent resident or other eligible noncitizen
- Have a valid Social Security Number
- Be registered with Selective Service if you are male over the age of 17
- Be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Making satisfactory academic progress (SAP)
- Not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans
- Not be in default on a Title IV loan.