Congresswoman Linda Sanchez Presents Check to Cerritos College as Part of American Rescue Plan
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) presented a check in the amount of $45,287,637
to Cerritos College on Tuesday, July 6 to highlight the funding the college received
through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III).
HEERF III, authorized by the American Rescue Plan, provided $39.6 billion to help institutions of higher education serve students and ensure learning continued throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This historic action by Congress paves the way for our institution to allow us to emerge stronger in order to continue serving all students,” said Dr. Jose Fierro, president/superintendent, Cerritos College. “Our region was greatly impacted by the devastation of COVID-19, despite so much uncertainty this support has provided a beacon of hope during unprecedented times.”
Funding has been utilized to provide additional financial support to students as well as additional technological enhancements to the campus.
For more information, visit https://lindasanchez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/s-nchez-delivers-45-million-check-cerritos-college-part-american-rescue
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