April 10, 2022 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Reporting
HEERF I CARES Act
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to PELL eligible students as of December 31, 2020.
HEERF II-CRRSAA
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to eligible students as of June 30, 2021.
HEERF III-ARP
Grants awarded under ARP were distributed to students in accordance with federal guidance.
HEERF funds awarded under the ARP were reserved to provide students with financial aid grants, which may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare. If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic), affirmative consent, an institution is permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however, students must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the financial aid grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s account.
The ARP requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. However, students do not need to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need.
Payment Methodology
Under the guidance of TBR, the College System of Tennessee, our institution determined funds would be allocated to the largest number of students possible due to impacts of COVID-19 related events. Non-Pell eligible students were considered eligible for funding; however, following USDOE’s guidance, Pell eligible students received priority funding.
Criteria for eligibility include:
- An individual must have been enrolled on or after March 13, 2020.
- Students did not have to be title IV eligible.
- Students complete an application requesting assistance and confirming they havea financial need due to COVID-19. They may also authorize payment towards current account balances, but this is not required for eligibility.
Spring awards were released in two rounds. In the first-round students completed an application requesting funds based on COVID related needs. In the second round, students were invited to complete a two-question survey. Once the survey period was closed, awards were made based on Pell eligibility and non-Pell eligibility.
Disbursement Process
Disbursed emergency grant funds were released to students by either refund check or direct deposit, depending on if the student has an e-refund profile set up with the college.
Students were provided the option to authorize payment towards current account balances, but this was not required for eligibility.
A payment is not necessarily a reflection of a student’s current student account balance, as these funds are disbursed directly to a student no matter if a current balance is owed to the institution, unless the student provided authorization for application to account balances.
Students determined eligible for HEERF payments will receive a confirmation email from the college.
HEERF Payment Allocation Information
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Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: |
1,854 |
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Total amount of HEERF III-ARP available for payments to students: |
$3,318,641.41 |
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Total amount of HEERF III-ARP paid to eligible students: |
$3,318,641.41 |
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Total number of eligible students paid February 2022 |
843 |
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Total number of eligible students paid March 2022 |
1283 |
Students who requested funds be applied to their outstanding account balance. In February, 805 of the 843 and in March, 1240 of the 1283
Contact and Questions
Student questions can be submitted by emailing Cares@jscc.edu
Email Communication
January 10, 2022 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Reporting
HEERF I- CARES Act
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to PELL eligible students as of December 31, 2020.
HEERF II-CRRSAA
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to eligible students as of June 30, 2021.
HEERF II- SAIHE
No funds released during this quarter
HEERF III-ARP
Grants awarded under ARP were distributed to students in accordance with federal guidance.
HEERF funds awarded under the ARP were reserved to provide students with financial aid grants, which may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare. If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic), affirmative consent, an institution is permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however, students must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the financial aid grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s account.
The ARP requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. However, students do not need to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need.
Payment Methodology
Under the guidance of TBR, the College System of Tennessee, our institution determined funds would be allocated to the largest number of students possible due to impacts of COVID-19 related events. Non-Pell eligible students were considered eligible for funding; however, following USDOE’s guidance, Pell eligible students received priority funding.
Criteria for eligibility include:
- An individual must have been enrolled on or after March 13, 2020.
- Students did not have to be title IV eligible.
- Students complete an application requesting assistance and confirming they have a financial need due to COVID-19. They may also authorize payment towards current account balances, but this is not required for eligibility.
Disbursement Process
Disbursed emergency grant funds were released to students by either refund check or direct deposit, depending on if the student has an e-refund profile set up with the college.
Students were provided the option to authorize payment towards current account balances, but this was not required for eligibility.
A payment is not necessarily a reflection of a student’s current student account balance, as these funds are disbursed directly to a student no matter if a current balance is owed to the institution, unless the student provided authorization for application to account balances.
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Students determined eligible for HEERF payments will receive a confirmation email from the college. HEERF Payment Allocation Information Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: |
2,391 |
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Total amount of HEERF III-ARP available for payments to students: |
$5,531,069.00 |
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Total amount of HEERF III-ARP paid to eligible students: |
$2,212,427.59 |
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Total number of eligible students paid: |
1,117 |
October 10, 2021 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Reporting
HEERF I- CARES Act
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to PELL eligible students as of December 31, 2020.
HEERF II-CRRSAA
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to eligible students as of June 30, 2021.
HEERF II- SAIHE
JSCC was awarded funds under section 314(a)(3) of the CRRSAA Supplemental Appropriation Act, 2021 under Absolute Priority 6. Funds must be used to provide students with financial aid grants, which may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency cost that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental healthcare) or childcare.
If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic), affirmative consent, an institution is permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however, students must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the financial aid grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s account.
CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students, who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need. In addition, the CRRSAA explicitly provides that financial aid grants to students may be provided to students exclusively enrolled in distance education.
Payment Methodology Students enrolled in fall 2021 semester were notified via text and email to apply for the grant on the college website. The applications were reviewed individually and amounts were determined based on the requested amount and the grant funds available. Based on the applications that were submitted, the maximum award was $3,505.95.
Disbursement Process
Emergency grant funds were released to students by either refund check or direct deposit, depending on if the student has an e-refund profile set up with the college. Students were provided the option to authorize payment towards current account balances, but this was not required for eligibility.
If a student authorized the institution to apply funds to their outstanding balance first, any excess funds were awarded directly to the student. Students who did not authorize the institution to apply funds to their outstanding balances received their emergency grant through direct deposit or check depending on the refund method setup with the institution. Students who applied for emergency funds received notification of the award.
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HEERF Payment Allocation Information Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: |
2228 |
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Total amount of HEERF II- SAIHE available for payments to students: |
$1,711,493 |
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Total amount of HEERF- II SAIHE paid to eligible students: |
$1,407,148.89 |
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Total number of eligible students paid: |
811 |
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801 students requested funds be applied to their outstanding account balance. |
Contact and Questions
Student questions can be submitted by emailing Cares@jscc.edu
Email Communication
Emergency Grant Funding Request
HEERF III-ARP Under the guidance of TBR The College System of Tennessee, the institution will begin making awards to students this fall. I Will insert language provided by TBR and an estimated date for first release.
Student HEERF funds awarded under the ARP must be reserved to provide students with financial aid grants, which may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare. If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic), affirmative consent, an institution is permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however, students must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the financial aid grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s account.
The ARP requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. However, students do not need to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need.
Payment Methodology
Our institution determined funds would be allocated to the largest number of students possible due to impacts of COVID-19 related events. Following USDOE’s guidance, Pell eligible students received priority funding. However, based on our institution’s determined criteria, certain non-Pell eligible students were also considered eligible for funding.
Criteria for eligibility include:
• An individual must have been enrolled on or after March 13, 2020.
• Students did not have to be title IV eligible.
• Students complete an application requesting assistance and confirming they have a financial need due to COVID-19. They may also authorize payment towards current account balances, but this is not required for eligibility.
Disbursement Process
Any disbursed emergency grant funds will be released to students by either refund check or direct deposit, depending on if the student has an e-refund profile set up with the college. Students will be provided the option to authorize payment towards current account balances, but this is not required for eligibility.
A payment is not necessarily a reflection of a student’s current student account balance, as these funds are disbursed directly to a student no matter if a current balance is owed to the institution, unless the student provided authorization for application to account balances.
Students determined eligible for HEERF payments will receive a confirmation email from the college.
At the time of this report, no funds have been disbursed.
July 10 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Reporting
HEERF I- CARES Act
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to PELL eligible students as of December
31,
2020.
HEERF II-CRRSAA
JSCC was awarded funds under section 314(a) of the CRRSAA. Funds must be reserved
to
provide students with financial aid grants, which may be used for any component of
the
student’s cost of attendance or for emergency cost that arise due to coronavirus,
such as tuition,
food, housing, healthcare (including mental healthcare) or childcare.
If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic), affirmative consent,
an institution is
permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however,
students
must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the
financial aid
grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s
account.
Unlike the CARES Act, the CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with
exception
need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to
students,
who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need. In addition,
the
CRRSAA explicitly provides that financial aid grants to students may be provided to
students
exclusively enrolled in distance education.
Payment Methodology
JSCC determined funds would be allocated to the largest number of students possible
due to
impacts of COVID-19 related events. Following USDOE’s guidance, Pell eligible students
received priority funding. However, based on our institution’s determined criteria,
certain non-Pell eligible students were also considered eligible for funding.
Criteria for eligibility include:
- An individual must be enrolled in spring 2021 semester.
- Students did not have to be Pell eligible; however, per USDOE guidance, eligible
students had to meet citizenship requirements. - Students cannot be transient, dual enrolled, or non-degree seeking.
Disbursement Process
Any disbursed emergency grant funds will be released to students by either refund check or direct deposit, depending on if the student has an e-refund profile set up with the college. Students were provided the option to authorize payment towards current account balances, but this was not required for eligibility.
A payment is not necessarily a reflection of a student’s current student account balance, as these funds are disbursed directly to a student no matter if a current balance is owed to the institution, unless the student provided authorization for application to account balances.Students determined eligible for HEERF payments will receive a confirmation email from the college.
HEERF Payment Allocation Information
Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: 2228
Total amount of HEERF aid available for payments to students: $1,419,235
Total amount of HEERF aid paid to eligible students: $1,398,866.92
Total number of eligible students paid: 2228
34 students requested payment on their account and it was reported on the April 10
report
All funds under HEERF II CRRSAA Student portion have been released
Contact and Questions
Student questions can be submitted by emailing caresact@jscc.edu.
Email Communication
https://www.jscc.edu/covid/heerf-email.pdf
HEERF III-ARP
JSCC was awarded funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). Funds
must be used to provide emergency financial aid grants to students (which may include
students exclusively enrolled in distance education), which may be used for any
component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due
to
coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health
care),
or child care. Grants may be awarded to students exclusively enrolled in distance
education.
Institutions retains discretion to determine the amount and availability of each individual emergency financial aid grant consistent with all applicable laws including non-discrimination laws. Grants must not be distributed in a manner that discriminated against individual on basis of race, color, national origin, disability or sex. Institutions must prioritize grants to students with exceptional need such as students who receive Pell grants. However, students do not have to be Pell recipients or students who are eligible for grants in order to receive an emergency financial aid grant.
At the time of this report no funds have been dispersed.
April 10 - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Quarterly Reporting
HEERF I- CARES Act
All funds under this agreement were disbursed to PELL eligible students as of December 31, 2020.
HEERF II-CRRSAA
JSCC was awarded funds under section 314(a) of the CRRSAA. Funds must be reserved to provide students with financial aid grants, which may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency cost that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental healthcare) or childcare. If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic), affirmative consent, an institution is permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however, students must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the financial aid grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s account. Unlike the CARES Act, the CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exception need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students, who are eligible for Pell grants to be identified as having exceptional need. In addition, the CRRSAA explicitly provides that financial aid grants to students may be provided to students exclusively enrolled in distance education.
Payment Methodology
JSCC determined funds would be allocated to the largest number of students possible due to impacts of COVID-19 related events. Following USDOE’s guidance, Pell eligible students received priority funding. However, based on our institution’s determined criteria, certain nonPell eligible students were also considered eligible for funding.
Criteria for eligibility include:
- An individual must be enrolled in spring 2021 semester.
- Students did not have to be Pell eligible; however, per USDOE guidance, eligible
students had to meet citizenship requirements. - Students cannot be transient, dual enrolled, or non-degree seeking.
Disbursement Process
Any disbursed emergency grant funds will be released to students by either refund check or direct deposit, depending on if the student has an e-refund profile set up with the college. Students were provided the option to authorize payment towards current account balances, but this was not required for eligibility.
A payment is not necessarily a reflection of a student’s current student account balance, as these funds are disbursed directly to a student no matter if a current balance is owed to the institution, unless the student provided authorization for application to account balances. Students determined eligible for HEERF payments will receive a confirmation email from the college.
HEERF Payment Allocation Information
Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: 2,313
Total amount of HEERF aid available for payments to students: $1,419,235
Total amount of HEERF aid paid to eligible students: $20,368.08
Total number of eligible students paid: 34
The thirty-four students above provided authorization to apply their HEERF II CRRSAA
funds to their account balance; 12 at $445.65 and 22 at $682.74.
Contact and Questions
Student questions can be submitted by emailing caresact@jscc.edu.
Email Communication
Student Email
HEERF Student Tuition Authorization
CARES Act Funding Update-January 10th
Student Grant Allocation
JSCC awarded additional grants to PELL eligible students. In the 4th round of disbursements, 41 students submitted application for COVID-19 related expenses. The total amount distributed in this round was $18,591.87. The amounts varied based upon the amount of additional expense requested/incurred by students; however, none received more than the amount of the original CARES disbursement of June, 2020.
All funds under this agreement have been dispersed to PELL eligible students who identified a qualifying need, based on federal guidance and submitted an application requesting additional support.
This is our final report for our CARES Act Student Grant Allocation.
HEERF Payment Allocation Information-updated
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Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: |
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Total amount of HEERF aid available for payments to students: |
1,419,235 |
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Total amount of HEERF aid paid to eligible students: |
1,419,235 |
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Total number of eligible students paid: |
2530 |
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Date Institution Submitted HEERF Certification and Agreement to USDOE: |
04/15/20 |
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Date Information Originally Published Online: |
05/07/20 |
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Website Updated (1st 45-day requirement): |
06/03/20 |
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Website Updated (2nd 45-day requirement): |
07/17/20 |
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Website Updated (1st Quarter requirement): |
10/07/20 |
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Website Updated (2nd Quarter requirement): |
01/07/21 |
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Website Updated (requirement): |
Oct 7 - CARES Act Funding Update
Student Grant Allocation
JSCC awarded additional grants to PELL eligible students. In the 3rd round of disbursements, 19 students submitted application for COVID-19 related expenses. Most of the requests were for technology support. The total amount distributed in this round was $9,359.10. The amounts varied based upon the amount of additional expense requested/incurred by students; however, none received more than the amount of the original CARES disbursement of June, 2020.
The remaining funds will be dispersed during the fall semester to PELL eligible students who have identified a qualifying need, based on federal guidance and submits an application.
HEERF Payment Allocation Information-updated
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Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: |
2530 |
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Total amount of HEERF aid available for payments to students: |
1,419,235 |
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Total amount of HEERF aid paid to eligible students: |
1,400,643.03 |
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Total number of eligible students paid: |
2530 |
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Date Institution Submitted HEERF Certification and Agreement to USDOE: |
04/15/20 |
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Date Information Originally Published Online: |
05/07/20 |
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Website Updated (1st 45-day requirement): |
06/03/20 |
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Website Updated (2nd 45-day requirement): |
07/17/20 |
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Website Updated (1st Quarter requirement): |
10/07/20 |
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CARES Act Funding - July 16
Student Grant Allocation
JSCC awarded additional grants to PELL eligible students. Students who incurred more allowable expenses submitted an application for additional funds. After review of the applications submitted by students incurring a greater amount of expense than the original CARES Act funds disbursed on June 2, 2020, Jackson State distributed an additional $11,052.29 to 239 students on June 24, 2020. The amounts awarded varied based upon the amount of additional expense incurred by each student; however, none received more than the amount of the original CARES disbursement of June 2, 2020
CARES Act Institutional and SIP Award
Jackson State received two additional grants under CARES Act Section 18004(a)(1) “Recipient’s Institutional Costs” and Section 18004(a)(2) Strengthening Institutional Program(SIP). Funds awarded under these sections may be used to assist institutions with cost associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus, expanding support to students, expanding remote learning programs, building IT capacity, training faculty and staff to be effective in remote learning, defray institutional expenses- lost revenue, reimbursement for expense already incurred due to the coronavirus.
JSCC received $1,419,234 for Institutional Cost and $138,311 in SIP funds. To date, $138,846.43 of the Institutional funds have been used for instruction & student support in transition to online learning, PPE supplies, student worker pay and canceled travel due to “shelter in place” order. No funds have been spent under the SIP award.
Jackson State continues to work toward providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, and staff. Great and careful consideration is given to ensure CARES Act funds are used in a way the will enhance the lives of individuals, strengthen the workforce, and empower our diverse communities as we continue to strive for excellency during these unprecedented time.
HEERF Payment Allocation Information-updated
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Number of Title IV eligible students who may qualify for HEERF payments: |
2530 |
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Total amount of HEERF aid available for payments to students: |
1,419,235 |
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Total amount of HEERF aid paid to eligible students: |
1,283,159 |
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Total number of eligible students paid: |
2530 |
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Date Institution Submitted HEERF Certification and Agreement to USDOE: |
04/15/20 |
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Date Information Originally Published Online: |
05/07/20 |
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Website Updated (1st 45-day requirement): |
06/03/20 |
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Website Updated (2nd 45-day requirement): |
07/17/20 |
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CARES Act Funding - June 3
In April, the CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HERF) was announced as a means to provide financial assistance to students who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since this announcement, Jackson State Community College (JSCC) signed and submitted the Certificate and Agreement to the Department of Education committing to use no less than 50 percent of the funds under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. JSCC received $1,419,235 from HERF funds to support students facing urgent needs created by the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) released guidance related to CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) funding to higher education institutions to assist students with unmet expenses as a result of COVID-19. Funds must be used to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, such as:
- course materials
- technology
- food
- housing
- health care
- childcare
- or other cost of attendance related item
JSCC will provide emergency financial grants for COVID-19-related expenses. Any student who meets the eligibility criteria will be given a portion of these emergency funds. Students will receive assistance based upon eligibility guidelines established by federal policy and in conjunction with TBR guidance. Requirements of eligibility for emergency aid will include, but are not limited to:
- Be enrolled as regular in an eligible degree or certificate program student as of March 13, 2020.
- Be enrolled in at least one face-to-face class as of March 13, 2020.
- Be a US Citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Have a valid social security number
JSCC will distribute approximately 90% ($1,272,106.60) of its CARES money to 2530 eligible students based on whether they were Pell Grant recipients or not, in Spring 2020 term.
| Current Students | Amount | Cost | |
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| Non Pell Recipients | 850 | $452.98 | $385,033.00 |
| Pell Recipients | 1680 | $528.02 | $887,073.60 |
Any disbursed emergency grant funds will be released to students by either refund check or direct deposit, depending on the method the student has set up with the college. A payment is not necessarily a reflection of a student's current student account balance, as these funds are disbursed directly to a student no matter if a current balance is owed to the institution.
Students determined eligible for HEERF payments will receive a confirmation email from Jackson State Community College. JSCC will reserve the remaining 10% (147,128.40) to use for emergency financial grants awarded by application. Students who incurred more allowable expenses than the amount given from the CARES Act may submit an application for additional funds. Any amount requested must be for expenses that exceed the amount given from the initial grant disbursement. A decision will be made and notification sent within 5 business days of application deadline.
JSCC Students to Receive CARES Act Funding
Earlier this month, the CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund was announced as a means to provide financial assistance to students who have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Since this announcement, the TBR College System of Tennessee has been working through the details of how this money would be distributed to students once the funding has been received.
Jackson State Community College students will receive assistance based upon eligibility guidelines established by TBR. Requirements for emergency aid will include, but are not limited to:
- An individual must have been a student as of March 13, 2020.
- Students cannot have been enrolled solely in an online format as of March 13, 2020.
- Students paid must be eligible to participate in Title IV financial aid programs. Payments to Pell-eligible students will be prioritized, as suggested by the United States Department of Education (USDOE).
- Students must be enrolled as degree-seeking at JSCC in order to receive payments from the college.
No application is required to be considered for the CARES Act Emergency Relief Fund. Disbursements will be made to all eligible students without the need for an application.
The timeline for the distribution of funds will be determined by each institution. This timeline will be dependent upon several factors including when the institution receives funding from the USDOE. JSCC will make an announcement once funding is received. Accurate and timely payments will be a top priority for the college.