Deadline nears for pandemic aid for City College students

Students can receive an additional $300-400 dollars if they apply by tonight

The deadline to apply for CARES Act aid is tonight by 5 p.m. Canva image

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer
September 28, 2020

San Diego City College is now offering financial aid through the coronavirus relief bill.

This grant is available for City College students who are having financial trouble due to COVID-19.

If you are eligible to receive the grant, the amount of money you will receive depends on how many units you are taking this fall semester. If you are taking 6-11.5 units, you will receive $300. If you are taking 12 or more units, you will receive $400.

To see more details on this grant, visit http://www.sdcity.edu/students/services/cares/ . This site will have the eligibility requirements and more information if you are interested.

The application deadline is September 28, 2020 at 5 p.m.

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Brandon Manus, Staff Writer, City Times - Fall 2020

I spent the last 5 years traveling the world in the Navy. I have 9 tattoos and a Septum ring. I am an aspiring voice actor as well. I have a voice that...