COVID-19 Information
This page is designed to assist SATC’s students by connecting them with the resources within the College and the Salina community. SATC is dedicated to ensuring its students have the resources needed to be successful during this time. This webpage will be updated as new information is available.
SATC UPDATE: SATC’s offices, such as Student Services and the Business Office are now Open!
SATC’s Return to Campus Plan
Current Phase–BLUE
Any questions can be directed to jennifer.callis@salinatech.edu.
Please continue to check your canvas and school emails for any updates from school faculty members. Online classes will continue as scheduled.
Visit the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce’s Salina Strong website to review resources available in the area.
Tuesday and Thursday COVID-19 updates
May 11, 2021, May 6, 2021, May 4, 2021
April 27, 2021, April 22, 2021, April 16, 2021, April 13, 2021, April 8, 2021, April 6, 2021, April 1, 2021
March 30, 2021, March 23, 2021, March 16, 2020, March 11, 2021, March 9, 2021, March 4, 2021, March 2, 2021
February 25, 2021, February 18, 2021, February 11, 2021, February 2, 2021
January 28, 2021, January 26, 2021, January 21, 2021 January 19, 2021 January 14, 2021 January 12, 2021
December 17, 2020 December 15, 2020 December 10, 2020 December 8, 2020 December 3, 2020 December 1, 2020
November 24, 2020 November 19, 2020 November 17, 2020 November 12, 2020 November 10, 2020 November 5, 2020
Updates from the College and State/Local Officials
President Greg Nichols’ Updates
September 10, 2021
October 5
April 28
April 3
March 27
March 26
March 24
March 18
State and Local Updates
Governor Kelly’s Stay at Home Order
Saline County Stay at Home Order
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) COVID updates
Learning Resources is here to help!
Hello students! We are here to help! Give this course a look next time you’re in Canvas. Learning Resources for Students Course in Canvas
This course is designed as a place to find quick student resources to help you be efficient in Canvas and online. You may not need them all, you may not need them now, you may want to refer a classmate to it.
You will also find a module with quick links to COVID-19 updates and resources for the Salina area.
There is no requirement to complete this course.
Communication from the inbox of this course will be received and monitored by Lara Duran, Educational Services Coordinator, staff typically found in the Learning Resources Center at Salina Area Technical College. If I cannot answer your question I will connect you to the right resources.
We are here to help. We want you to be successful.
COVID-19 Student Emergency Aid
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law on March 27, 2020, created education stabilization funds available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). At least half of these funds must provide students with access to emergency financial aid grants to help cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.
Salina Area Technical College has received funds totaling $203,959 for institutional and student use from the Department of Education under the CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Of that amount, $101,980 is to be used toward our student’s needs. SATC has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. As of October 30, 2020, SATC has awarded students $101,960. For Spring 2020, 40 students applied and have benefited from the funds available out of 128 students eligible. For Fall 2020, 65 additional students who were Pell-eligible received funding ranging from $500-860. From Spring 2021 through Fall 2o21, 87 additional students received Emergency Financial Aid Grants totaling $109,415 using both student and institutional funds ranging from $500-$2000 each.
This fund was created to assist college students whose lives have been disrupted, many of whom are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. The funds can be used to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care).
Students are able to apply for emergency aid by filling out the COVID-19 Student Emergency Aid Application. Applicants will be evaluated on the following scoring criteria:
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Completeness of application information
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Student need based on employment, the number of family, etc.
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How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted you (as a student0 and your household)
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How would the funding help you complete your SATC educational goals?
Students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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Enrolled on/after March 13, 2020 attending an in-person course(s) on SATC’s campus.
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A degree-seeking student (technical certificate or associates degree)
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Eligible to receive Title IV financial aid. This eligibility is evaluated through the completion of the FAFSA.
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Experienced expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.