Congressman Pallone Announces Emergency Funds For Local Colleges

LONG BRANCH – Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ) announced that nearly $210 million in emergency funding would go to colleges and universities in his district under the American Rescue Plan.

The funding will help these local institutions handle the financial situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and students who are facing hunger, homelessness, and other hardship due to the pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan, which was passed back in March, provides $36 billion for nearly 3,500 public, private and nonprofit colleges, and universities in the U.S.

“The success of our local colleges and universities is critical to the success of our students and to the strength of this community,” Pallone said in a press release.

“The American Rescue Plan makes a historic investment that will secure the future of these valued institutions and provide struggling students with urgent relief that will allow them to stay on track and complete their education.”

The colleges and universities that are in Pallone’s district that are getting the emergency funding include Brookdale Community College and Rutgers University.