American Rescue Plan Funding

Drexel University was awarded $18,919,385 from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to assist students with expenses related to disruptions of their educations due to the COVID-19 outbreak, such as unanticipated travel, additional technology requirements, or other needs related to an emergency situation.

Federal Emergency Aid Grant Reporting

Each institution receiving ARP funds is directed to comply with Federal regulations and submit reports outlining the distribution of these funds. At this time, Drexel University has begun distributing funds to students, prioritizing the distribution of funds to students who demonstrate excessive financial need in accordance with the Department of Education's guidance. This site will be updated appropriately as guidance is received and funds are distributed.

  1. The University received $18,223,273 on January 20, 2021, from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
  2. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under ARP as of June 13, 2022 is $18,223,273; an additional $2,447,322 was distributed from remaining CRRSAA funding, for a total distribution of $20,670,595.
  3. 19,582 full-time students enrolled in the fall 2021 quarter and semester were eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under ARP.
  4. As of June 13, 2022, 10,091 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the ARP.
  5. The University will award ARP funds to eligible students who previously submitted an application to confirm and attest to having been impacted by Covid-19. In addition, eligible students may receive funds via direct deposit or mailed check based on demonstrated need. Grants will be distributed to eligible students in three rounds based on demonstrated need in the below amounts.
    • Round one was distributed based on demonstrated need in spring 2021. Grants were awarded in the below amounts.
      • Pell eligible students who demonstrate need:
        • over $30,000 will receive $6,000;
        • between $20,000-$30,000 will receive $5,000;
        • between $15,000-$20,000 will receive $4,000;
        • between $10,000-$15,000 will receive $2,000;
        • between $5,000-$10,000 will receive $500.
      • Undergraduate students who are not Pell eligible and who demonstrate need:
        • over $30,000 will receive $3,345;
        • between $20,000-$30,000 will receive $2,345;
        • between $15,000-$20,000 will receive $1,000;
        • between $10,000-$15,000 will receive $750;
        • between $5,000-$10,000 will receive $500.
      • Graduate students who are not Pell eligible and who demonstrate need:
        • over $30,000 will receive $750;
        • between $10,000-$30,000 will receive $500.
    • The second round of funds were distributed in the spring of 2022 to those students who were not eligible based on their demonstrated need in the 2020–2021 academic year but showed demonstrated need in the 2021–2022 academic year. Grants were awarded in the below amounts.
      • Pell eligible students who demonstrate need:
        • over $30,000 will receive $6,000;
        • between $20,000-$30,000 will receive $5,000;
        • between $15,000-$20,000 will receive $4,000;
        • between $10,000-$15,000 will receive $2,000;
        • between $5,000-$10,000 will receive $500.
      • Undergraduate students who are not Pell eligible and who demonstrate need:
        • over $30,000 will receive $3,000;
        • between $20,000-$30,000 will receive $1,800.
      • Graduate students who are not Pell eligible and who demonstrate need:
        • Not eligible.
    • The third round of funds were distributed in the summer of 2022 to those students who were eligible based on demonstrated need in the 2020-2021 academic year. Grants were awarded in the below amounts.
      • Pell eligible students who demonstrate need:
        • over $20,000 will receive $545
      • Undergraduate students who are not Pell eligible and who demonstrate need:
        • Not eligible
      • Graduate students who are not Pell eligible and who demonstrate need:
        • Not eligible
  6. Eligible students will be notified of fund availability via letter, postcard, email, and  DrexelOne Announcement.
  7. More details regarding the University's receipt and distribution of ARP Funding can be found below.

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