HCC, Murray State receive federal funds to support students in pandemic

Hopkinsville Community College and Murray State University are receiving cash assistance through the most recent federal stimulus package to support their students during this pandemic.

Colleges and universities across Kentucky are receiving a total of over $156 million in emergency cash relief from the U.S. Department of Education to support students and institutions during the coronavirus outbreak, according to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s office.

HCC is receiving just under $1.4 million, Murray State is getting about $6.3 million, Madisonville Community College will receive just over $1 million and Western Kentucky University will get about $10.6 million.

According to the Department of Education, this emergency financial aid through the CARES Act can be used by students for course materials, technology, housing, food, healthcare and childcare costs.