Cares Act AT SAU Tech

Transparency and Reporting for Emergency Financial Aid Grants

Southern Arkansas University Tech is committed to full transparency regarding the distribution and reporting of funds received under the CARES Act. Below you will find reports, funding details, and information on how SAU Tech managed the distribution of emergency financial aid grants to students impacted by COVID-19.

Student Disbursement Reports

CARES Act Student Reporting as of March 31, 2022

Acknowledgment:
SAU Tech signed and returned the Certification and Agreement to the U.S. Department of Education, assuring that no less than 50% of CARES Act funds received would be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Total Amount Received for Student Grants:

  • $2,153,046

Total Amount Distributed to Students (as of March 1, 2022):

  • $3,001,733.60

Total Number of Student Grants Awarded:

  • 3,649 (duplicated numbers, as some students received multiple rounds)

Communication to Students

Students were informed about the Emergency Financial Aid Grants through:

  • Email (with a link to an electronic application form)
  • The SAU Tech website

How Eligibility and Award Amounts Were Determined

Eligible SAU Tech students met the following criteria:

  • Must be degree-seeking
  • Must have been enrolled at least part-time
  • Distribution Method:
    The total funds were divided evenly among eligible students.

Federal CARES Act Reports