President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion economic relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan. This new stimulus package includes direct payments to individuals and families, extensions to unemployment benefits, financial support for college and universities, and tax breaks for low-income families. Here is what you need to know about the college student stimulus check: college students who are claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will not receive a stimulus check. However, college students who are not claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will receive the full $1,400 stimulus payment. The college student stimulus check is just one part of the American Rescue Plan that will provide much-needed financial assistance to college students during the pandemic.

Top 5 Things to know about the $1.9 Trillion Economic Relief Package

1. The American Rescue Plan includes direct payments to individuals and families, as well as extensions to unemployment benefits and financial support for college and universities.

2. College students who are claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will not receive a stimulus check. However, college students who are not claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will receive the full $1,400 stimulus payment.

3. The college student stimulus check is just one part of the American Rescue Plan that will provide much-needed financial assistance to college students during the pandemic.

4. In addition to the direct payments to individuals and families, the American Rescue Plan also includes tax breaks for low-income families and small businesses.

5. The American Rescue Plan is the largest economic relief package in history, and it will provide vital assistance to millions of Americans who are struggling during the pandemic.

Direct Payments to Adults and their Dependents

The American Rescue Plan will provide direct payments of $1,400 to eligible adults and their dependents. To qualify, an individual must have a Social Security number and an adjusted gross income below $75,000 (or $150,000 for couples filing jointly). The payments will decrease incrementally for those with incomes above these thresholds, and they will be completely phased out for those with incomes above $80,000 (or $160,000 for couples filing jointly).

Extensions to Unemployment Benefits

The American Rescue Plan will extend unemployment benefits by 14 weeks and provide an additional $400 per week. The extensions will begin retroactively from the week of January 3, 2021, and will continue through September 6, 2021.

Financial Support for College and Universities

The American Rescue Plan will provide $39 billion in financial support for college and universities. The funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including student grants, emergency financial aid, and distance learning technology.

Tax Breaks for Low-Income Families

The American Rescue Plan will provide tax breaks for low-income families. The Earned Income Tax Credit will be increased for families with children, and the Child Tax Credit will be fully refundable. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new credit for childcare expenses.

Small Business Support

The American Rescue Plan will provide $15 billion in grants for small businesses. The funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including payroll support, rent and utility assistance, and business equipment.

The American Rescue Plan is the largest economic relief package in history, and it will provide vital assistance to millions of Americans who are struggling during the pandemic. For more information on the American Rescue Plan, visit the website of the White House.

Relief for Colleges, Universities, and College Students

The American Rescue Plan will provide $39 billion in financial support for colleges and universities. The funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including student grants, emergency financial aid, and distance learning technology. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will extend unemployment benefits by 14 weeks and provide an additional $400 per week. The extensions will begin retroactively from the week of January 3, 2021, and will continue through September 6, 2021. College students who are claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will not receive a stimulus check. However, college students who are not claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will receive the full $1,400 stimulus payment.

The American Rescue Plan is the largest economic relief package in history, and it will provide vital assistance to millions of Americans who are struggling during the pandemic. For more information on the American Rescue Plan, visit the website of the White House.

Expanded SNAP benefits are still available for college students.

The maximum allowance is $234 per month for an individual and $640 for a family of four. D-SNAP benefits are also available for students who are not normally eligible for SNAP, but may need assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on college student food assistance programs, visit the website of the United States Department of Agriculture.

The American Rescue Plan will provide $39 billion in financial support for colleges and universities. The funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including student grants, emergency financial aid, and distance learning technology. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will extend unemployment benefits by 14 weeks and provide an additional $400 per week. The extensions will begin retroactively from the week of January 3, 2021, and will continue through September 6, 2021. College students who are claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will not receive a stimulus check. However, college students who are not claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will receive the full $1,400 stimulus payment.

The American Rescue Plan is the largest economic relief package in history, and it will provide vital assistance to millions of Americans who are struggling during the pandemic. For more information on the American Rescue Plan, visit the website of the White House.

Extended Unemployment Benefits

The American Rescue Plan will extend unemployment benefits by 14 weeks and provide an additional $400 per week. The extensions will begin retroactively from the week of January 3, 2021, and will continue through September 6, 2021. College students who are claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will not receive a stimulus check. However, college students who are not claimed as a dependent on their parents’ taxes will receive the full $1,400 stimulus payment.

Assistance for Renters and Homeowners

The American Rescue Plan will provide $30 billion in rental assistance and $10 billion in utility assistance. The funds can be used to cover rent, utilities, and other housing-related expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will extend the eviction moratorium through September 30, 2021.

COBRA Health Insurance Premium Relief

The American Rescue Plan will provide a 100% subsidy for COBRA health insurance premiums. The subsidy will last for six months and will be available to anyone who has been involuntarily terminated from their job. For more information on COBRA health insurance, visit the website of the United States Department of Labor.

Small Business Assistance

The American Rescue Plan will provide $28.6 billion in relief for small businesses. The funds can be used for a variety of purposes, including payroll costs, rent, utilities, and other expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $10 million for small businesses that have been severely impacted by the pandemic.

Child Care Assistance

The American Rescue Plan will provide $39 billion in child care assistance. The funds can be used to cover the cost of child care, including tuition, fees, and other expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5 million for child care providers that have been impacted by the pandemic.

Easier Access to SNAP Benefits for College Students

The American Rescue Plan will make it easier for college students to access SNAP benefits. College students who are eligible for SNAP will be able to receive the maximum benefit amount, regardless of their income. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will waive the work requirements for SNAP recipients who are enrolled in school or participating in a job training program.

Rent Assistance and Eviction Relief

for Low-Income Households

The American Rescue Plan will provide $5 billion in rent assistance and $2 billion in utility assistance. The funds can be used to cover rent, utilities, and other housing-related expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will extend the eviction moratorium through September 30, 2021.

Increase in the Child Tax Credit

The American Rescue Plan will increase the child tax credit to $3,000 per child ($3,600 for children under age 6). The credit will be fully refundable and will not have to be repaid. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide a monthly payment of up to $250 for each child.

Free COVID-19 Vaccines

The American Rescue Plan will provide $20 billion to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines. The funds can be used to cover the cost of vaccine production, distribution, and administration. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide free COVID-19 vaccinations for all adults.

Support for students and student loan borrowers

The American Rescue Plan will provide $350 billion in relief for students and student loan borrowers. The funds can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, and other expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $10,000 for students who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Emergency Housing Assistance

The American Rescue Plan will provide $5 billion in emergency housing assistance. The funds can be used to cover the cost of rent, utilities, and other expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5,000 for households that have been impacted by the pandemic.

Unemployment Insurance

The American Rescue Plan will provide $300 per week in unemployment benefits for up to six months. The funds can be used to cover the cost of rent, utilities, and other expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $1,500 for unemployed workers who have been impacted by the pandemic.

A faster, simplified FAFSA application

The American Rescue Plan will make it easier for students to apply for financial aid. The FAFSA application will be simplified and the deadline will be extended to September 30, 2021. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $1,000 for students who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Elimination of the Subsidized Stafford Loan Interest Rate

The American Rescue Plan will eliminate the subsidized Stafford loan interest rate for two years. The interest rate will be reduced to 0% for federal student loans that are currently in repayment. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5,000 for borrowers who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Temporary Suspension of Student Loan Payments

The American Rescue Plan will temporarily suspend student loan payments for up to six months. The suspension will apply to federal student loans that are currently in repayment. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5,000 for borrowers who have been impacted by the pandemic.

Extension of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program

The American Rescue Plan will extend the emergency rental assistance program through September 30, 2021. The program provides funding for rent, utilities, and other housing-related expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5,000 for households that have been impacted by the pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan will provide $1.9 trillion in relief for families and individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan includes direct payments of up to $1,400 for each person, extended unemployment benefits, and expanded access to COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create new programs to provide assistance for students, student loan borrowers, and renters.

The direct payments will be sent to families and individuals who are eligible for the stimulus payment. The payments will be based on the information that is on file with the IRS. To receive the payment, families and individuals will need to file their taxes for 2020. The direct payments will be sent out in two installments, with the first installment being sent in April and the second installment being sent in May.

Extended unemployment benefits will be available for up to six months. The weekly benefit will be increased from $300 to $400. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $1,500 for unemployed workers who have been impacted by the pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan will make it easier for students to apply for financial aid. The FAFSA application will be simplified and the deadline will be extended to September 30, 2021. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $1,000 for students who have been impacted by the pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan will eliminate the subsidized Stafford loan interest rate for two years. The interest rate will be reduced to 0% for federal student loans that are currently in repayment. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5,000 for borrowers who have been impacted by the pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan will temporarily suspend student loan payments for up to six months. The suspension will apply to federal student loans that are currently in repayment. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5,000 for borrowers who have been impacted by the pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan will extend the emergency rental assistance program through September 30, 2021. The program provides funding for rent, utilities, and other housing-related expenses. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create a new program to provide grants of up to $5,000 for households that have been impacted by the pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan will provide $1.9 trillion in relief for families and individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan includes direct payments of up to $1,400 for each person, extended unemployment benefits, and expanded access to COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, the American Rescue Plan will create new programs to provide assistance for students, student loan borrowers, and renters.

The direct payments will be sent to families and individuals who are eligible for the stimulus payment. The payments will be based on the information that is on file with the IRS. To receive the payment, families and individuals will need to file their taxes for 2020. The direct payments will be sent out in two installments, with the first installment being sent in April and the second installment being sent in May.

Conclusion

The American Rescue Plan will provide much needed relief for families and individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The direct payments, extended unemployment benefits, and expanded access to vaccines will help to ease the financial burden that many Americans are currently facing. In addition, the new programs that will be created to provide assistance for students, student loan borrowers, and renters will help to ensure that no one is left behind as we continue to recovery from the pandemic.

Chelsea Glover