PITTSBURGH — In-state University of Pittsburgh students will benefit from state-allocated COVID-19 relief money that was recently granted by Gov. Tom Wolf’s office.
The university will distribute $7.5 million to more than 20,000 students on all five campuses. The funds represent 100% of the one-time allocated COVID-19 relief funds the university received.
A release from Pitt estimates that in-state undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time will receive grants of approximately $350.
The final amount will be determined based on enrollment numbers following the end of the drop/add period for the fall term, which concludes on Sept. 9.
“We remain grateful for the support of the legislature and Gov. Wolf for preserving both the University’s longstanding partnership with the Commonwealth and the in-state tuition rate that our partnership supports. This is a powerful benefit—and a life-changing one — for Pitt students and families throughout Pennsylvania,” said David Brown, vice chancellor of government relations and advocacy.
The university said eligible students will receive an email when the grant is posted to their account in PittPAY. The money will be refunded directly to the bank account that students have designated on the eRefunds tab. Students are reminded to confirm they have designated an active and valid bank account.
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