Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds III - American Rescue Plan (ARP)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which was signed into law in March 2021. These funds allow Stony Brook University to provide emergency grants to students for expenses related to any component of the student's cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care, or childcare.
Eligible students will receive the maximum amount of funds they are entitled to based upon Federal and SUNY guidelines, prioritizing need, until funding is no longer available. There is no appeal process for ARP funds. Students looking for additional funds based upon exceptional need will be required to submit a Request for Re-evaluation. In order to request a re-evaluation, students must have a valid FAFSA on file.
Key Facts
As of 5/8/23-
Total HEERF III Funds awarded to SBU: $26,948,252
Total HEERF III funds received by SBU: $26,948,252
Total HEERF III funds disbursed to students:
$26,948,252
Number of Stony Brook Students offered a HEERF III Direct to Student Award:
14,093
Grant Distribution
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, funds have been made available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) for emergency costs that arise due to the pandemic. Eligible expenses include tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare.
Stony Brook University, under SUNY guidance, requires students to demonstrate exceptional need and/or extraordinary financial circumstances. These funds will be awarded as grants and refunded directly to you.The refund you receive may be used to pay any balance owed to the University.
Frequently Asked Questions