HEERF III - 51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III Program
Out of Funds
In April 2020, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø received $6.8 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to provide 51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES grants to eligible students currently enrolled who experienced educational disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During spring and summer semesters of 2021, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø was awarded an additional $6.8 million from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to continue to support students who had an exceptional need due to COVID-19.
Starting in Fall Semester 2021, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will award an additional $21 million through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to help students with their cost of attendance needs. We continued to offer CARES Emergency funding to students again spring semester but all Emergency funding has been given out. We hope that the HEERF CARES funding has helped students continue their education during these trying times.
There Are Two Ways To Get Funding – Automatic and Emergency
NOTE: Emergency funding is out of funds and the last Automatic Allocation will go out to students who qualify the week of February 28. We will be out of Allocation funds on February 28.
To receive a disbursement of federal aid through the HEERF III (51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III) program, a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø student must:
- be enrolled for spring semester as of February 1, 2022;
- have completed a FAFSA for 2021-2022 by November 19, 2021; and
- be eligible for Title IV financial aid, with an estimated family contribution (EFC) of $5,846 or less.
Students will receive two automatic disbursements - one in the week of February 1 and if funding is available one the week of March 1.
The amount of each disbursement will range from $300 to $700 per student and will vary based number of credit hours enrolled. The total allocations for Spring semester will range from $600 and $1,400 if funding is available.
Failure to set-up a refund preference prior to January 24, 2022, may cause a minimum 14-day delay in receiving these funds.
How Do Students Get Their Disbursement?
The timing of your refund will be determined by . Check your refund preference status now to ensure the fastest possible deposit of funds.
Failure to set-up a refund preference prior to January 24, 2021, may cause a minimum 14-day delay in receiving these funds.
For assistance, contact the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business Office.
HEERF III (51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III) Spring Emergency Grant - Out of Funds
Students who are facing cost of attendance hardships may apply for the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III Emergency Grant to receive up to $1,800 in assistance. The Emergency Grant applications will be reviewed and placed on student accounts weekly starting February 1 as funds last.
The application reviewers will be evaluating the need of the student to attend college. Funds will be available until the fund is exhausted. Emergency funding is open to all 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students. Funding may be limited due to high demand, so apply early.
Eligibility
To be eligible, students must:
- fully complete the HEERF III (51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III) Emergency Grant application; (available starting January 17, 2022)
- be enrolled for spring semester as of February 1, 2022
For assistance, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
HEERF III (51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III) Budget and Disbursement
51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III - As of March 31, 2022
| HEERF III (51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III) | Original Budget | Amended Budget | Expended | Remaining | Estimated Number of Students Eligible to Receive Funds | Students Receiving Funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 CARES III Allocation | $7,000,000 | $7,253,350 | $7,253,350 | $0 | 5,800 | 5,839 |
| Spring 2022 CARES III Allocation | $7,000,000 | $6,324,800 | $6,324,800 | $0 | 5,800 | 5,197 |
| 51³Ô¹ÏÍø CARES III Emergency Grant | $7,046,187 | $7,468,037 | $7,468,037 | $0 | 3,900 | 7,375 |
| Total | $21,046,187 | $21,046,187 | $21,046,187 | $0 | 15,500 | 18,411 |