The $2 trillion CARES Act is the federal government’s attempt to avoid nationwide financial catastrophe during the coronavirus pandemic. It includes a little cash for colleges and universities reeling from suddenly vacant campuses transitioning to distance learning.

A total of $12.9 billion will be distributed to institutions of higher learning, according to the numbers released Thursday by the Department of Education.

Schools received as much as $42.9 million at Ohio State and as little as $873 for the Professional Academy of Cosmetology.

In Alabama, 50 schools will share $184 million. The University of Alabama had the highest allocation with $20.8 million followed by Auburn at $15.6 million. The University of Alabama system last week approved taking out $250 million in available lines of credit as insurance in case the schools take a significant financial hit because of the coronavirus.

Each school must use a minimum of half the allocation providing emergency aid to students impacted by the academic disruption caused by the coronavirus.

A breakdown of the stimulus money coming to each college/university in the state of Alabama, according to the Department of Education.

Update: Alabama A&M was added to the list