Colorado Mesa University (CMU) is offering a micro grant worth up to $1,000 for students financially impacted by COVID-19.

An online form is provided for those requesting up to $250, and a meeting with an IRIS advisor must be scheduled to apply for the full $1,000. A portion of the funds has been allocated for incoming freshmen. Part-time students and attendees of both Bishop Campus and WCCC are also eligible to apply for the grant.

Available from funds provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed in March, CMU hopes to aid 2,500 total students, having already provided over $1.2 million to almost 1,000 students. Over $3.5 million was allocated to grant relief.

“We will spend all of the $3,534,190 CARES-student portion funds on students,” CMU Public Relations Director David Ludlam said in an email statement.

Students may apply for the grant until March 2021, but given the limited nature of the funds, it is encouraged to apply sooner rather than later.

“Students must affirm they have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 in order to receive these funds. Financial hardship is defined by the legislation, so even though all students may request funds, not all students may receive them,” Ludlam said.