COVID-19 Grant Frequently Asked Questions

All undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in a degree program at Stevens for the Fall 2020 semester are eligible for a Stevens COVID-19 grant. Part-time students, students enrolled in StevensOnline, new international graduate students taking courses remotely from their home country, and employees and dependents receiving tuition remission benefits are not eligible for this program.

Full-time undergraduate study is defined as at a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Full-time graduate students carry at least 9 credits or three courses per semester. If you have any questions about your status, please contact the Office of the Registrar at [email protected].

Yes. Cooperative Education students are eligible for a Stevens COVID-19 Grant.

International students who are enrolled full-time in a degree program at Stevens for Fall 2020 are eligible for a Stevens COVID-19 Grant. Part-time students, students enrolled in StevensOnline, new international graduate students taking courses remotely from their home country, and employees and dependents receiving tuition remission benefits are not eligible for this program.

Your $500 Stevens COVID-19 Grant will be posted to your Stevens account by October 15th; you will be able to view the grant on your eBilling account when it is posted.

If your Fall 2020 bill is paid in full and the $500 COVID-19 Grant creates a credit balance on your student account, you will receive a check in the amount of the credit balance after October 15th.

Yes. The CARES Act Grant is funded by the federal government, requires an application and must be distributed according to stringent federal guidelines. The $500 Stevens COVID-19 Grant is provided by Stevens and will be awarded to all eligible students; an application is not required.

No. A FAFSA is not required to receive a Stevens COVID-19 Grant.

How can I apply for additional financial aid?

You must submit the Special Conditions Request Form with required supporting documentation for the Office of Financial Aid can perform a review of the change in circumstances. You may upload the completed form and supporting documentation via the Financial Aid portal, or email it to [email protected] (we cannot accept documents containing social security numbers via email). Your financial aid counselor will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your request.