Grants were given to students enrolled in on-campus classes and online classes who self-identified as needing help with transportation expenses such as paying for fuel and public transportation or other ridesharing services.
Mesa College disbursed a total of $649,000 in HEERF funding as 3,245 students each received $200. Miramar College awarded a total of $377,000 as 1,885 students each received $200 from HEERF.
“Students shouldn’t have to decide between paying for transportation expenses or putting their education on hold,” Mesa College President Pamela Luster said. “I am delighted that we could financially support so many of our students through HEERF.”
“Miramar is dedicated to helping our students with any challenges that may arise as they work towards their academic goals. I am pleased we could award our students with these transportation grants and help alleviate some of the financial stress our students are experiencing,” Miramar College President Wes Lundburg added.
Students were notified to claim their funds through their HEERF Edquity account. HEERF is intended to assist students in staying enrolled in their classes as paying for necessities such as food, shelter, child care, transportation or health care can be challenging.