How many times can I apply?
Currently, for Summer 2021, a student may submit one certification form for a Rescue emergency grant. Students who previously applied for CARES Act or CRRSAA funds must submit a new certification form to be considered for Rescue emergency funds.
How much will I receive?
Eligible student award amounts vary based on eligibility criteria and range from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00.
When will I know the results?
We anticipate a large volume of certification form submissions and will work to process submissions as quickly as possible. Once your certification form is processed and your eligibility is verified, funds will be disbursed within 14 business days.
How do students receive the money?
FSW has partnered with BankMobile Disbursements to deliver financial aid and other school refunds to our students. All you have to do is follow these steps to select how you want to receive your money. :
- Log into your FSW Student Portal
- Select Financial Aid & Student Services
- Under Student Services click BankMobile
- Select how you want your money delivered (example, Direct Deposit)
If you have previously established a Refund Preference you do not need to take any action unless you wish to update it. If so, you will need to log into your existing BankMobile account.
Do the funds need to be repaid?
No, this is not a loan. The funds are given to students in need and do not need to be repaid.
Can this funding reduce my financial aid?
No, these funds are exempt from the maximum financial aid amount students may receive.
I graduate this semester. Can I still receive assistance?
Yes. Students who apply and meet all eligibility criteria will be awarded funds in order of receipt of certification form until Rescue funds are depleted regardless of degree completion status.
What if I owe FSW for tuition or other expenses?
Rescue emergency grants for students may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus. Students may choose to have their emergency financial aid grant funds satisfy an outstanding account balance or to have the funds disbursed directly to them through BankMobile as described above.
During the certification form completion process, students will have the option to request their grant funds be applied to an existing FSW balance or to request their grant to be disbursed directly to them to cover emergency costs.
By requesting their grant funds be applied to an existing FSW balance, the student’s grant will be applied to the student’s outstanding balance. If the student has additional grant funds after the grant has been credited to the student’s account, the student will receive a refund. If the student has an additional balance after the grant is credited to the student’s account, the student will need to pay the remaining balance.
By requesting their grant funds be distributed directly to them, students will receive their full grant through their existing refund preference as established in their BankMobile account.
*Please note, dual enrollment student funds will be issued by check mailed to your address on file.
Who can I contact for more information?
For questions related to American Rescue Plan Student Emergency Funds, please contact caresfunds@fsw.edu or call 239-489-9336.