Communicating in Times of Uncertainty: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1C2OetpHwraDiTqwbrzMO5xGE0VseixRIAu0Crch3Kys/mobilebasic
Created by – College Transition Collaborative
**very helpful resource when communicating with students, families, friends or neighbors affected by COVID-19**
Governor Hogan’s Maryland Unites A-Z Resource Guide: https://governor.maryland.gov/marylandunites/
Maryland Colleges/Universities COVID-19 Resources Pages
- University System of Maryland: https://www.usmd.edu/coronavirus
- Notre Dame: https://www.ndm.edu/coronavirus-information/covid-19-student-information
- Goucher College: https://www.goucher.edu/experience/living-well/student-health-center/coronavirus-information/
- Washington College: https://www.washcoll.edu/coronavirus/
- Stevenson University: https://www.stevenson.edu/about/campus-services/alert/emergency-information/index.html
- Morgan State: https://www.morgan.edu/covidfaqs
- McDaniel College: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/student-life/health-wellness/covid-19-coronavirus-information
- Hood College: https://www.hood.edu/campus-community/health-counseling-services/covid-19-updates
- Loyola U of M: https://www.loyola.edu/emergency-information
- Bowie State: https://www.bowiestate.edu/about/administration-and-governance/office-of-the-president/speeches-writings-interviews/pres-msg-coronavirus-update-03-10-2020.php
- Coppin State: https://www.coppin.edu/coronavirus
- Frostburg State: https://www.frostburg.edu/news/COVID-Response/Coronavirus-resources.php
- Salisbury University: https://www.salisbury.edu/news/coronavirus.aspx
- Towson University: https://www.towson.edu/coronavirus/
- University of Baltimore: http://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/university-police/campus-safety/emergencies/emergency-preparedness/medical-emergencies/stay-healthy.cfm
- University of Maryland, Baltimore: https://www.umaryland.edu/coronavirus/
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County: https://covid19.umbc.edu/
- University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science: https://www.umces.edu/coronavirus
- University of Maryland, College Park: https://umd.edu/virusinfo & https://keepconnected.umd.edu/assistance
- University of Maryland, Eastern Shore: https://www.umes.edu/covid19/
- St. Mary’s College of MD: http://www.smcm.edu/covid-19/
- Mount St. Mary’s: https://inside.msmary.edu/student-resources-during-remote-instruction.html
Academic
- Guide of 12 Free Online Study Tools: https://www.collegeraptor.com/find-colleges/articles/tips-tools-advice/10-free-online-study-tools/
- Study Tips and Tools for Online Learning for All Students: https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/career-resource-center/student-success-online-college/
- Baltimore City Public Schools Learning Packets K-12: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/learning-packets
- 17 Tech Tools for Online College Students: Boost Productivity and Better Manage Your Time: https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/online-learning/tech-tools-online-college-students/
Employment
- Link for Students to File for Unemployment: https://secure-2.dllr.state.md.us/NetClaims/Welcome.aspx
- Work-Study students can still get paid: https://ifap.ed.gov/electronic-announcements/030520Guidance4interruptionsrelated2CoronavirusCOVID19
WiFi
- Instructions for Accessing Free Xfinity Hotspots (open to Xfinity customers and non-Xfinity customers): https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
Clinics/ Hospitals/ Medical Assistance
- Baltimore COVID-19 Asset Map provided by City Council President Brandon M. Scott: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1LSfov2kKi_ipyJpj4D2L4zm4mtS2bRbu&ll=39.304348193683026%2C-76.64160660546526&z=13
- Baltimore City Health Department List of Primary Care Clinics for Uninsured: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/health-clinics-services/primary-care-clinics-uninsured
Lunch Sites/Free Meals – Youth and Students
- List of Baltimore City Public Schools’ Free Meal Distribution Sites: https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/meal-sites
- List of Free Meal Sites for Students in Greater Baltimore Area: https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs-md-meal-location-list-20200316-547yfustineoren7ufnm2qmd5i-story.html
- List of Lunch Sites for Students in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia: https://wjla.com/news/local/meal-site-locations-established-in-maryland-to-feed-students-while-schools-are-closed?fbclid=IwAR2TKx9jYabcjtUbBV2SHSX2-MkKpkCbfEco6Hl-UC5IvKqTju2Kg5ujPqE
- List of Grab n Go Free Meals for Youth provided by Baltimore City: https://www.bmorechildren.com/freemeals
Food Assistance – General
- Food Distribution Sites in Baltimore City provided by BCHD: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/novel-coronavirus-covid-19/food-distribution-sites
- MD Food Bank Resource List of Open Pantries by County: https://mdfoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-partner-hours.pdf
- Baltimore COVID-19 Asset Map provided by City Council President Brandon M. Scott: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1LSfov2kKi_ipyJpj4D2L4zm4mtS2bRbu&ll=39.304348193683026%2C-76.64160660546526&z=13
- Maryland Meals Site Search provided by MSDE: https://mars.msde.maryland.gov/mars_sitesearch/
Home/Auto Insurance Companies – Payment Help
- List of Resources for Maryland homeowners, renters, or small business owners: https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs-md-rent-and-coronavirus-20200331-cnikbh7xvrfzrepms5va3rtlhm-story.html
- Allstate says that customers can request a special payment plan that allows them to skip two premium payments without a penalty.
- American Family says customers with financial difficulties should contact them to discuss options.
- Auto-Owners Insurance customers can call the company to discuss options such as changing their due date, changing their payment plan or getting a payment extension.
- Erie Insurance says it can offer customers options such as delayed payment dates, adjusting installments, changing pay plans and waiving penalties and fees.
- Farmers says it may be able to extend customers’ due dates if they’ve been affected by COVID-19.
- Geico says it can offer flexibility to payment plans for customers. It’s also suspending policy cancellations due to non-payment and policy expiration, through April 30, 2020.
- Liberty Mutual is offering extended payment deadline and waiving fees for customers who are impacted by the coronavirus.
- Mercury Insurance says customers should call the company if they’re facing financial difficulties.
- Nationwide says that it is “currently reviewing hardship requests based on individual circumstances” in a statement on its website.
- Progressive customers with financial difficulties due to COVID-19 should contact the company to discuss how Progressive may be able to help.
- State Farm, the nation’s largest auto and home insurer, says customers should contact their State Farm agent if they are having financial trouble.
- Travelers is offering billing support to customers who are financially affected by the response to COVID-19. Travelers says customers should contact them directly.
- USAA is offering special payment arrangements for auto and property insurance, without late fees. It’s also offering payment arrangements on life and health insurance.
Childcare
- Free Phone and Online Service for Locating Childcare in Maryland: http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/programs-services/locate/
- Early Childhood Grants, Programming, and Initiatives in MD during COVID-19: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/early-childhood-grants-programming-and-initiatives-maryland-during-covid-19-state-emergency
Travel
- CDC Resources and Guidelines for Travelers: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
- MDOT and MTA Coronavirus Updates/ Guidelines for Public Transit: https://www.mta.maryland.gov/coronavirus
- U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self-Storage: https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/20625/College-Students-U-Haul-Offers-30-Days-Free-Self-Storage-amid-Coronavirus-Outbreak/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=pr&utm_content=20200312-uhaulisoffering30
Mental Health
- Coping at Home Guide: click here
- CDC Managing Stress and Anxiety Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- Hotline by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness
- CDC Taking Care of Your Emotional Health Guide: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
- Relaxing Activities to do while quarantined at home: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/20/relaxing-activities-to-do-at-home-during-covid-19-quarantine.html
Scholarships/Emergency Funding
- CollegeBound Emergency Funding for current scholars: Emergency Fund Application
- Central Scholarship is extending their deadline to April 1st, 2020: https://central-scholarship.org/how-to-apply/application-eligibility-instructions/
- Central Scholarship can help students understand their Financial Aid Award Letters: https://central-scholarship.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/ScholarX_ApplyForScholarship.aspx?applicationformid=15732&AYID=1190
- Central Scholarship Emergency funding available for current Central Scholarship scholars: https://central-scholarship.org/resources-for-students-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/?fbclid=IwAR1BPe7EF46cAtctcYRLyF5g23NRUSjr-N6YFWAB5K87Pk54i0ZYUirFKCU
- Walker’s Legacy Emergency Fund to Aid Displaced students: https://www.walkerslegacy.com/apply-today-emergency-college-fund-to-aid-students-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-2/?utm_source=COVID-19+Emergency+College+Grant+3%2F16&utm_campaign=September+2019+Events&utm_medium=email
- MHEC Announced 2020-2021 Guaranteed Access (GAG) Grant program has been extended to June 1, 2020
- At this time MHEC will only accept documentation for the GAG program by email or mail.
All required documentation must be submitted by June 1, 2020, to ga.mhec@maryland.gov or the following mailing address:
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Ground Floor Suite
Office of Student Financial Assistance
6 N. Liberty Street, Ground Suite
Baltimore, MD 21201
MHEC’s Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship program deadline will remain June 15, 2020.