Veterans Resource Center

CARES Act Emergency Assistance

Award: Varies (based on circumstance) up to $700.

The CARES ACT Emergency Assistance provides funding for those who incurred unusual expenses that were the result of COVID-19. Funding is limited. Awards will be first come first serve and based on those who meet the eligibility criteria below:

• Meet the California College Promise Grant eligibility requirement
• Have completed the FAFSA Application, Dream Act or the California College Promise Grant Application
• Not have an over-payment from any federal grant (ie. Pell Grant) or be in default on any federal student loan
• Be enrolled for Fall 2020 full-time (12 units or more) with at least six (6) of those units being taken at ELAC
• Be able to provide supporting documentation of need upon request, such as pink slip, unpaid utility bills, eviction notice, etc.
• Not have received CARES Act funding from any other educational institution.

Please click on the following link below to submit a CARES Act Emergency Assistance Grant Application:

CARES ACT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION

The deadline to apply is: October 11, 2020

For any questions or problems (student log-in, application process, etc.) please send an e-mail with your complete name, e-mail address, Student ID#, along with your question to: @email