Marshall University is giving students another round of Covid-19 relief payments soon due to the university having $3.2 million left from last spring’s relief.  

Last year students received up to 1,000 dollars each. This year, it is unclear if that amount will increase or decrease.  

Leah Payne, Marshall University’s spokeswoman, said, “We are still developing plans on how that funding will be disseminated for the spring and summer terms.” 

Payne said that funds will be given to students with the greatest needs; but with less to give than last year, that may mean students will receive less than last year’s relief. Last spring, the university gave away around 4.5 million to students. Students were awarded $200, $300, $400 or $1,000 based on their needs according to their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). 

The Office of the Bursar does not yet know who will receive what amount or when the money will be given out. The office has said that students will be notified when the details are finalized. 

Students last spring began getting their relief payments on February 3, with a 7-10 day waiting period for the funds to be processed into their accounts. It is not known yet if this will be the same time frame for awards to be given out this year.