Angelina College announced the disbursement of more than $1.3 million in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) funds to more than 1,500 qualifying students. Each recipient received a payment of $835.95 for financial relief. This disbursement is in addition to the student disbursement in fall 2020 approved through the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
CRRSAA was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on Dec. 27, 2020. In total, the CRRSAA authorizes $81.88 billion in support for education, in addition to the $30.75 billion former Secretary DeVos provided last spring through the CARES Act.
Angelina College received this allocation of funding for support of eligible students being impacted by the ongoing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. To see a full list of student eligibility requirements please visit the Angelina College website at www.angelina.edu/caresdistribution.
Students seeking further information are encouraged to contact Angelina College Business Office at businessoffice@angelina.edu for account inquiries or Financial Aid office for eligibility questions at fareceptionist@angelina.edu.
Krista Brown’s email address is kbrown@angelina.edu.