Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government authorized Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) through acts including the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). Each act included Student Emergency Grants and Institutional Relief funds.
ARP /HEERF III Information
In March 2021 , the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III), was authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Through this act, 糖心vlog has been provided Student Emergency Grant funding to assist qualifying students and institutional related funds to cover any costs associated with the pandemic. The public might often refer to these funds as CARES III.
ARP/HEERF III Student Emergency Grant Funding
糖心vlog was awarded a total of $2,533,432 in total ARP/HEERF III. ARP/HEERF III Student Emergency Grant Funding may be used for any component of the student鈥檚 cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as paying for tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare.
ARP/HEERF III Student Emergency Grant funds were distributed using a target approach, automatically identifying students with exceptional need first.
ARP/HEERF III SUMMER 2021 Awards
Students who met the following eligibility requirements in Summer 2021, did not need to apply for funding and were automatically awarded in July 2021;
- Completed the 2020/2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing 糖心vlog鈥檚 school code (013896); and had an Official EFC;
- Not already be completely withdrawn from the Summer 2021 semester
Students were prioritized based on the demonstration of exceptional need using a tiered approach.
Tier I Awards
- Students with demonstrated exceptional need, as determined information derived from the FAFSA and the Student鈥檚 EFC, were given priority.
- Tier I awards included students with a 2020-2021 Pell Eligible EFC (0-5711).
- Award amounts were based on enrollment levels and ranged from $750-$1050.
Tier II Awards
- Students with other need, as determined information derived from the FAFSA and the Student鈥檚 EFC, were considered in the Tier II review.
- Tier II awards included students with a 2020-2021 EFC that is outside of the Pell Eligibility range (5712-10,000).
- Award amounts were based on enrollment levels and ranged from $125 - $500.
The college will apply HEERF funds similar to other financial assistance. The Controller鈥檚 Office will process a payment through the general student refund process using the student鈥檚 preferred fund delivery method. Students are encouraged to ensure Direct Deposit Accounts or Mailing Address are up-to-date in the .
ARP/HEERF III Emergency Grant funds will not be applied to any outstanding balance students have with the college or be included on on the 1098T tax documentation.
ARP/HEERF III Emergency Grant funds will begin being released via direct deposit and checks July 2021.
ARP/HEERF III Fall 2021/Spring 2022 Awards
Fall 2021: Students who met the following eligibility requirements in Fall 2021, did not need to apply for funding and were automatically awarded beginning in August 2021:
- Completed the 2021/2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing 糖心vlog鈥檚 school code (013896); and had an Official EFC;
- Not already be completely withdrawn from the Fall 2021 semester
Students were prioritized based on the demonstration of exceptional need using a tiered approach.
Spring 2022: Students who met the following eligibility requirements in Spring 2022, did not need to apply for funding.
- Completed the 2021/2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) listing 糖心vlog鈥檚 school code (013896); and had an Official EFC;
- Not already be completely withdrawn from the Fall 2021 semester
Students were prioritized based on the demonstration of exceptional need using a tiered approach.
NOTE: Students were prioritized based on the demonstration of exceptional need using a tiered approach until funds were exhausted.
The college allocated a portion of institutional share of ARP/HEERF III funds to help otherwise qualifying students, who demonstrate exceptional need and who were not identified through the automatic awarding process. The Application was open during the Fall 2021 semester and students were required to provide a signed attest.
FALL 2021 - Awarded in August and September 2021
Tier I Awards
- Students with demonstrated exceptional need, as determined information derived from the FAFSA and the Student鈥檚 EFC, were given priority.
- Tier I awards included students with a 2021-2022 Pell Eligible EFC (EFC Range 0-5846).
- Award amounts were based on enrollment levels and ranged from $600-$1800
Tier II Awards
- Students with other need, as determined information derived from the FAFSA and the Student鈥檚 EFC, were considered in the Tier II review.
- Tier II awards included students with a 2021-2022 EFC that is outside of the Pell Eligibility range (EFC Range 5846-10,000).
- Award amounts were based on enrollment levels and ranged from $600-$1500.
Tier III Awards
- Students with other need, as determined information derived from the FAFSA and the Student鈥檚 EFC, were considered in the Tier III review.
- Tier III awards included students with a 2021-2022 EFC that is outside of the Pell Eligibility range (EFC 10,000 and up).
- Award amounts were based on enrollment levels and if the student still demonstrated financial need (Cost of Attendance 鈥� Expected Family Contribution = Need). Award amounts ranged from $300-$1200.
SPRING 2022
Tier I Awards 鈥� Awarded in January 2022
- Students with demonstrated exceptional need, as determined information derived from the FAFSA and the Student鈥檚 EFC, were given priority.
- Tier I awards included students with a 2021-2022 Pell Eligible EFC (EFC Range 0-5846).
- Award amounts were based on enrollment levels and ranged from $600-$1800.
Tier II Awards 鈥� Awarded in February 2022.
- Students with other need, as determined information derived from the FAFSA and the Student鈥檚 EFC, were considered in the Tier II review.
- Tier II awards included students with a 2021-2022 EFC that is outside of the Pell Eligibility range (EFC Range 5846-10,000).
- Award amounts were based on enrollment levels and ranged from $600-$1500.
The college will apply HEERF funds similar to other financial assistance. The Controller鈥檚 Office will process a payment through the general student refund process using the student鈥檚 preferred fund delivery method. Students are encouraged to ensure Direct Deposit Accounts or Mailing Address are up-to-date in the .
ARP/HEERF III Emergency Grant funds will not be applied to any outstanding balance students have with the college or be included on on the 1098T tax documentation.
ARP/HEERF III Emergency Grant funds will begin being released via direct deposit and checks September 2021.
ARP/HEERF III Institutional Funding Information
糖心vlog was awarded a total of $2,349,475 in ARP/HEERF III Institutional funds. This funding allows 糖心vlog to provide additional direct student support, purchase instructional equipment, enables distance learning, provides for additional class sections and helps to defray expenses associated with coronavirus including lost revenue.
CRRSA/HEERF II Information
In December 2020, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II), was authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). Through this act, 糖心vlog has been provided Student Emergency Grant funding to assist qualifying students and institutional related funds to cover any costs associated with the pandemic. The public might often refer to these funds as CARES II.