FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Fairmont State University has announced a COVID-19 Supplemental Aid Program for the fall semester that will pay full-time students $1,500 and part-time students $1,000. Distribution of the funds will begin September 13.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been trying on all of us, but there are few that have felt the impacts of the pandemic more than some of our most vulnerable students,” said Fairmont State University President, Mirta M. Martin. “Providing these additional funds will make a profound impact on our students, and will allow them to focus more on their studies, and less on financial obligations. Fairmont State is committed to the success of our students, and we are thrilled to continue to support them during the most critical of times.”
The program is made possible with federal funds and is limited. Applications are required to be considered for the program. However, funds awarded are not guaranteed.
Students attending Fairmont State University for the fall 2021 semester can apply to receive funding through the COVID-19 Supplemental Aid based on the following criteria:
Be an eligible citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Be enrolled at least half-time (defined as six credit hours for undergraduate students and four hours for graduate students or more) at the time the award is made.
Be admitted as a regular, degree-seeking student.
Students with exceptional need will be considered first. Other applications will be considered if there are remaining funds after exceptional need awards are made.
Fairmont State students meeting the outlined criteria may apply online through August 31. The application review process will begin on September 1.
Additionally, the University will assist students enrolled in the summer 2021 term with an award of up to $500. No application is necessary to be considered for this supplemental summer 2021 financial aid funding.
Summer 2021 recipients have been identified through summer enrollment and are being processed based on the following criteria:
Be an eligible citizen or eligible non-citizen.
Be enrolled at least half-time (defined as 6 credit hours for undergraduate students and 4 hours for graduate students or more) at the time the award is made.
Be admitted as a regular, degree-seeking student.
Students with exceptional need will be considered first. Should funds remain after exceptional need awards are made, other enrolled students will be considered.