To be eligible, the U.S. Department of Education has determined that students must minimally meet the following criteria:
• Be enrolled in the Spring 2020 semester, as of March 13, 2020
• Be eligible to receive Federal Title IV funds via the Financial Aid Office
• Be a citizen of the United States, or an eligible non-citizen
• Have met Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) , as defined by the U.S. Department of Education
Additionally, institutions have been charged with providing assistance to their neediest students. Spelman has determined to use these funds in support of any otherwise eligible student whose 2019-20 Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) was calculated at $0 - $30,000.