Coronavirus: Permian Basin Colleges Receive $3 Million In Federal Grants

MIDLAND, TX – Permian Basin colleges will be receiving nearly $3 million in federal grants for student aid during the coronavirus pandemic.

According to CBS7, U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s office announced the money come from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the CARES Act.

"No Texan should have to give up their education because of the economic effects of the coronavirus," said Sen. Cornyn. "In addition to allowing students to defer their federal student loan payments for six months, the CARES Act provides targeted funding to Texas institutions to help students continue their education – even if that means taking classes online."

The aid will be distributed in the following ways:

• Midland College - Total Aid: $1,673,002 Student Aid Portion: $836,501
• Odessa College - Total Aid: $2,118,029 Student Aid Portion: $1,059,015
• UTPB - Total Aid: $1,840,016 Student Aid Portion: $920,008