WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
PTCC continues to work closely with the Minnesota State System Office and the Minnesota Department of Health to monitor the impact of COVID-19 and take steps necessary to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff as well as campus visitors.
- PTCC is open and safely serving students, with instruction and services delivered primarily in-person.
- Our goal as a campus is to keep students, staff and faculty safe and healthy while following state and federal guidelines to keep our campus and facility open.
- Specific information on campus protocols can be found HERE
For more information regarding COVID-19 including testing and vaccine locations, please visit the Minnesota Department of Health
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
In late March, 2020 federal legislation was passed to provide economic relief to individuals and organizations dealing with the ramifications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This legislation-titled the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (or CARES Act) established a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) for colleges and universities in the United States.
Two additional bills were also enacted to provide supplemental HEERF funds and ensure learning continued for students during the COVID-19 pandemic: HEERF II – through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Act (or CRRSAA) in December 2020 and HEERF III – through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021.
Emergency Financial Aid Grants for Students
PTCC has received funding from each of the HEERF programs to support continued delivery of classes and emergency financial aid grants to students. A description of these HEERF awards and the support available to students can be found by accessing the report linked below. Note to students: If you need additional financial support, funds are also available through PTCC’s Emergency Assistance for Postsecondary Education (EAPS) grant. For more information, visit our basic needs page.