Understanding CARES Act for Graduate Students
For several job-seeking students, the future is terrifying. Since mid-March, when Covid-19 started pressuring businesses to shutter, 26.5 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits. Graduates face a competitive labor market, and many have significant student loan debt. Doctoral students who complete their dissertations will therefore forfeit their stipends and fellowships. However, several federal grants and other services are available to assist new graduates.
