Information on CARES Act Funding

The University of Pittsburgh has received its CARES Act funding from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $10.6 million. These funds provide direct emergency assistance for Pitt students. Pitt's goal is to assist students with the greatest need, in accordance with federal guidelines. These students include:

  • Undergraduate students who received a Spring 2020 Federal Pell Grant;
  • Undergraduate students who did not receive a Spring 2020 Federal Pell Grant and who had unmet financial need;
  • Graduate students who received a federal loan for spring term 2020 and who had unmet financial need;
  • Graduate students whose summer stipend has been impacted (as verified by the Office of the Provost – Graduate Studies);
  • Displaced student employees of Pitt's food service providers; and
  • Resident Assistants who lost meal plan access.

View related FAQs on the Pitt’s Federal CARES Act webpage »

[Posted May 6, 2020]