The digital divide that has widened during the pandemic has been more than a stumbling block for many college students trying to adjust to online learning. It's been a closed gate. But there could be at least some relief in sight from the federal government. The federal coronavirus relief package signed into law last month includes a $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund that will help low-income families with a $50 monthly reimbursement for internet services. College students who receive federal Pell Grant aid are also eligible.

<p>The digital divide that has widened during the pandemic has been more than a stumbling block for many college students trying to adjust to online learning. It's been a closed gate. But there could be at least some relief in sight from the federal government. The federal coronavirus relief package signed into law last month includes a $3.2 billion Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund that will help low-income families with a $50 monthly reimbursement for internet services. College students who receive federal Pell Grant aid are also eligible.</p>

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