Last chance to apply for financial aid in four U.S. states and cities. Here’s everything you need to know to apply before the December 31 deadline.
Pennsylvania offers refunds of up to $1,658 to low-income and disabled residents.
Pennsylvania residents have until the end of the year to apply for a 2021 bonus rebate program aimed at helping low-income elderly and disabled residents.
Renters earning $8,000 or less are eligible for payments of $650, while renters earning between $8,001 and $15,000 are eligible for payments of $500. Homeowners earning $8,000 or less can also receive $650, and those earning between $8,001 and $35,000 are eligible for payments between $250 and $500.
If an applicant received the standard maximum rebate of $650 for 2021, they are eligible for additional rebates that could increase their total to $1,657.50.
Chicago offers one-time $500 payments to residents affected by pandemic
Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0, a partnership between the city and local nonprofits, is offering one-time payments of $500 to residents struggling to get help due to the pandemic. Beneficiaries are heads of households with dependents over the age of 17, domestic workers and undocumented immigrants.
As The Sun collects, eligible applicants will be selected by lottery. While domestic workers and undocumented individuals may apply in the New Year, heads of household must apply by Dec. 31 to be considered.
These applicants must earn less than 300 percent of the federal poverty line and claim a dependent age of 17 or older in 2019.
Hawaii offers tax refunds of up to $300 per person.
Since August, Hawaii has been sending one-time tax refunds to those who filed their 2021 taxes.
Single adults earning less than $100,000 are owed $300 per person, and those earning between $100,000 and $200,000 are owed $100.
And couples filing jointly who have earned less than $200,000 can claim $300 per dependent, bringing the total potential payment to $1,200.
All filers must file their 2021 taxes by the extended Dec. 31 deadline to be eligible, so don’t delay.
If you opted for direct deposit and registered, you should receive your payment in a matter of days, while those who opted for a paper check will have to wait weeks due to paper shortages.
Washington D.C. is offering emergency assistance of up to $1,000.
The city of Washington, D.C. is offering up to $1,000 in emergency assistance to residents who have suffered financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents earning less than $50,000 per year may qualify for this assistance, and those earning between $50,000 and $75,000 may qualify for a reduced amount. Applicants must provide evidence of economic loss, e.g., a notice of termination or a 2020 tax return.
The City of Washington DC processes applications on a first-come, first-served basis until available funds are exhausted. Don’t wait any longer and submit your application before it’s too late!”