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Eligible SLCC Students Receive up to $750 for Higher Education COVID Relief

Kevin Rodriguez, SLCC Student.

Students enrolled in the School of Applied Technology (SAT) or for-credit classes for the 2022 Spring Semester will automatically receive a federal COVID relief one time check of $500 or $750. The amount students will receive depends upon Pell eligibility. Qualifying students who are Pell eligible will receive a one time check for $750, and qualifying students who are not Pell eligible will receive $500. Eligibility for the grant is not dependent upon citizenship status.

“This is great for SLCC students. The money can be used for things like tuition, books, housing, food, or childcare, while attending Salt Lake Community College,” said Ryan Farley, Associate VP for Enrollment Management. Funds can also be used to help with emergency costs associated with COVID-19.

Qualifying students signed up for direct deposit will automatically receive the funds in their designated bank account. Those who are not signed up for direct deposit will receive a check in the mail to the address on file with the college.

Farley says the college plans to distribute the money to students during the third week of Spring semester for students enrolled full term. Students registered for an 8-week course during the second term will receive their funds during that term at a date yet to be determined.

SLCC student, Kevin Rodiguez, said getting a check from the federal government during Spring Semester is good news. Keven, who is taking general education classes, said he plans to pay a couple of bills with the money. Another student Axell Gamboa said, “I’m definitely going to use it on classes because that’s more on the expensive side.” Axell said although he has some money saved up for Spring Semester it isn’t enough to cover all his tuition and the check will be a big help.

Axell Gamboa, SLCC Student.

Students who want to take advantage of this grant should make sure to meet registration deadlines for Spring taking SAT or for-credit classes and ensure their direct deposit or refund preferences are current in MYSLCC.

In March 2021, President Biden appropriated about $39.6 billion for higher education to help assist students impacted by the pandemic. To learn more about the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) refer to this federal government document.

More information about eligibility and distribution can be found on SLCC’s FAQ page.

Questions can be directed to:

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
4600 South Redwood Road
Student Center (STC) 268

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 801-957-4410

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