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...Cold air funnels will be possible...

Cold air funnels are expected today. These cold air funnels are
developing underneath a few showers that are moving across the
area. Underneath these showers...spinning columns of air that look
like tornadoes may continue to develop. These funnels usually are
very brief and rarely touch the ground. If these funnels do touch
down...they most likely will not cause damage to life or
property.

Cold air funnels are due to very cool air aloft...warm moist air
near the ground...and are usually in association with a strong
area of low pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere. Due to
little or no wind shear...they are usually weak and very brief.

SEMO to distribute $10.4 million in direct student aid

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CAPE GIRARDEAU (WSIL) -- Southeast Missouri State University President Dr. Carlos Vargas emailed students Friday letting them know the University will be distributing $10.4 million in direct aid to them starting on Wednesday, Sept. 22.

A portion of the American Rescue Plan provides funding to support students in covering unexpected expenses due to COVID-19. Southeast received $10.4 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III funds to distribute directly to students.

“Our students have faced many challenges during the pandemic. I am proud of the flexibility and determination they have displayed,� said Vargas. “I hope this aid will help ease some of their stress and burdens and allow our students to better focus attention on their studies and academic pursuits.�

This new round of funding will provide aid to a larger group of Southeast students than previous HEERF grants. Students who were enrolled as of Sept. 1, 2021, with the exception of those in dual credit and pre-college programs, will receive funding. 

Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22, funds will be distributed to students using an institutional formula that takes into account need and enrollment intensity (number of credit hours). The formula ensures as many students as possible benefit from HEERF III.

To view more details about this and other COVID-19 relief funding, visit .

Students do not need to submit an application or any additional information to receive HEERF III grants. Students are highly encouraged to submit direct deposit information by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, to ensure timely receipt of funds.

Students that are unsure if they have direct deposit set up, can follow the instructions to check their account information in their student portal. Instructions on how students can submit that information can be found at .

Due to the special nature of HEERF III grants to provide immediate relief for financial needs outside of tuition and fees, the funds will not be applied to outstanding charges on a student account.