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
September 2020
December 2020
March 2021
June 2021
September 2021
December 2021
March 2022
June 2022
October 2022
December 2022
March 2023
June 2023