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To mark the anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, the Department of Education has released a state-by-state analysis of the $2.7 Billion investment in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). According to the statement, the funds were provided through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund over the past year. This infusion of federal funding complements other American Rescue Plan funds for critical institutions of higher education that serve communities of color.
The American Rescue Plan requires half of these funds to be used to provide direct financial relief to students; the Department of Education said it expects far more will ultimately be used for that purpose. In addition to funding provided under coronavirus relief legislation, these funds are being used by colleges and universities across the country to serve students and ensure learning continues.
Thousands of colleges and universities all across the country are using HEERF to keep students enrolled and on track to graduate, as well as make college more affordable, by providing emergency grants, discharging outstanding student debt or unpaid balances, and eliminating transcript withholding practices.
American Rescue Plan Funding to the nation's HBCUs.
Alabama: Over $334 million for 13 HBCUs Arkansas: Nearly $61 million for 4 HBCUs California: Over $13 million for 1 HBCU Delaware: Nearly $36 million for 1 HBCU District of Columbia: Over $88 million for 2 HBCUs Florida: Over $156 million for 4 HBCUs Georgia: Over $260 million for 8 HBCUs Kentucky: Over $21 million for 2 HBCUs Louisiana: Over $211 million for 6 HBCUs Maryland: Over $153 million for 4 HBCUs Mississippi: Over $237 million for 7 HBCUs Missouri: Over $38 million for 2 HBCUs North Carolina: Over $307 million for 10 HBCUs Ohio: Over $34 million for 2 HBCUs Oklahoma: Over $23 million for 1 HBCU Pennsylvania: Over $25 million for 2 HBCUs South Carolina: Nearly $112 million for 8 HBCUs Tennessee: Over $133 million for 6 HBCUs Texas: Nearly $304 million for 9 HBCUs U.S. Virgin Islands: Over $12 million for 1 HBCU Virginia: Over $141 million for 5 HBCUs West Virginia: Over $28 million for 2 HBCUs
American Rescue Plan Funding to 15 ABET-accredited HBCUs.
1.Alabama A&M University: $60,120,210 2.Tuskegee University: $30,961,457 3.Howard University: $57,482,588 4.University of the District of Columbia: $30,918,101 5.Florida A&M University: $99,274,125 6.Southern University and A&M College: $64,130,696 7.Morgan State University: $61,889,348 8.University of Maryland ‐ Eastern Shore: $26,844,541 9.Jackson State University: $60,437,863 10.North Carolina A&T State University: $93,092,139 11.Tennessee State University: $58,594,818 12.Prairie View A&M University: $84,101,911 13.Norfolk State University: $52,248,428 14.Virginia State University: $39,482,142 15.Hampton University: $31,205,244