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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The institution will use the HEERF funds to provide the mandated amount of at least 50% ($1,211,050) of the emergency financial aid grants to students.

The Department of Education has provided emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus. In these unusual and unprecedented times, we recognize that students may face unexpected challenges in reaching their educational goals and require short-term financial support to achieve success. HEERF funds are intended to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare and childcare as the result of the coronavirus.

Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF Grant

Have incurred expenses for new arrangements that had to be made due to the closure of college facilities--such as expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and/or childcare.
Complete a 2021-2022 FAFSA.
Student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be deemed Title IV eligible as defined by Section 484 of the Higher Education Act. Eligibility criteria includes the following:
- Student is enrolled and accepted for enrollment in a financial aid approved degree or certificate/diploma program.
- Student has a high school diploma or GED.
- Student meets satisfactory academic progress, as applicable.
- Student does not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans.
- Student is not in default on a Title IV loan.
- Student, as part of the financial aid application process, filed a certification that includes a statement of educational purpose and social security number.
- Student has a verified security number.
- Student is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen.
- Student returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds, if convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to charges.
- Student has not fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits.
- Student repaid Title IV loan amounts in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently.
- Student registered with Selective Service, as applicable.
- Student does not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations
Not be enrolled exclusively in any of the online CERTIFICATE programs listed below:
- Library Technical Services, Library Cataloging, Library Programs, Library Public Services, Library Basics, and/or Library Management
- Health Information Technology-Data Analytics, Health Information Technology-Electronic Health Records, and/or Health Information Technology-Patient Access

Application

HEERF Grant Application. Students must use their CCCC mail account.

Grant Funds Can Be Used For The Following Types Of Needs

This fund intends to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as:

Food
Housing
Course materials
Technology
Healthcare
Childcare

*Please note these funds can not be used to satisfy an outstanding account balance.*

Awarded Amounts

These funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Eligible students award amount can range from $250 to a maximum of $2,000. Please see below for the awarding methodology.

Student Groups	Full Time (12+)	Three-Quarter Time (9-11)	Half-Time (6-8)	Less-than-half-time (1-5)
Estimated Family Contribution: $0	$2,000	$1,500	$1,000	$500
Estimated Family Contribution: $1-$5,576	$1,500	$1,125	$750	$375
Estimated Family Contribution: $5,577 and higher	$1,000	$750	$500	$250

The highest grant amounts are provided to eligible students who exhibit the highest financial need as determined from their financial aid application (FAFSA). Furthermore, emergency grant award amounts for students who are enrolled less than full time will be prorated accordingly.

For example, students enrolled in 6 credit hours would receive half the amount compared to full-time students.

Disbursement of Funds

The disbursements will follow the methodology of awarded amounts shown in the table above.

Funds will be disbursed on a weekly basis via paper checks mailed to eligible students. The full award will be disbursed to students regardless of whether they owe a balance to the school. All eligible students will have a check sent to the CURRENT address listed on their student account. If a student's address is not currently up to date, the student will need to contact the Registrar's Office directly to update the address on file.

Department of Education Reporting

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reports

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reports for CARES Act Sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion and 18004(a)(2)

30 Day (May 24, 2020) Report and Disclosure

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF Grant

Have incurred expenses for new arrangements that had to be made due to the closure of college facilities--such as expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and/or childcare.
Complete a 2021-2022 FAFSA.
Student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be deemed Title IV eligible as defined by Section 484 of the Higher Education Act. Eligibility criteria includes the following:
- Student is enrolled and accepted for enrollment in a financial aid approved degree or certificate/diploma program.
- Student has a high school diploma or GED.
- Student meets satisfactory academic progress, as applicable.
- Student does not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans.
- Student is not in default on a Title IV loan.
- Student, as part of the financial aid application process, filed a certification that includes a statement of educational purpose and social security number.
- Student has a verified security number.
- Student is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen.
- Student returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds, if convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to charges.
- Student has not fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits.
- Student repaid Title IV loan amounts in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently.
- Student registered with Selective Service, as applicable.
- Student does not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations
Not be enrolled exclusively in any of the online CERTIFICATE programs listed below:
- Library Technical Services, Library Cataloging, Library Programs, Library Public Services, Library Basics, and/or Library Management
- Health Information Technology-Data Analytics, Health Information Technology-Electronic Health Records, and/or Health Information Technology-Patient Access

Application

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grant Application

Grant Funds Can Be Used For The Following Types Of Needs

This fund intends to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as:

Food
Housing
Course materials
Technology
Healthcare
Childcare

*Please note these funds can not be used to satisfy an outstanding account balance.

Awarded Amounts

These funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Eligible students award amount can range from $250 to a maximum of $2,000. Please see below for the awarding methodology.The highest grant amounts are provided to eligible students who exhibit the highest financial need as determined from their financial aid application (FAFSA). Furthermore, emergency grant award amounts for students who are enrolled less than full time will be prorated accordingly.

For example, students enrolled in 6 credit hours would receive half the amount compared to full-time students.

Disbursement of Funds

The disbursements will follow the methodology of awarded amounts shown in the table above.

Department of Education Reporting

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and therefore eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant: 2,003
Total number of applications: 722
The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant: 165
The total amount that has been distributed to students to date: $255,250

45 Day (July 8, 2020) Report and Disclosure

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF Grant

Have incurred expenses for new arrangements that had to be made due to the closure of college facilities--such as expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and/or childcare.
Complete a 2021-2022 FAFSA.
Student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be deemed Title IV eligible as defined by Section 484 of the Higher Education Act. Eligibility criteria includes the following:
- Student is enrolled and accepted for enrollment in a financial aid approved degree or certificate/diploma program.
- Student has a high school diploma or GED.
- Student meets satisfactory academic progress, as applicable.
- Student does not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans.
- Student is not in default on a Title IV loan.
- Student, as part of the financial aid application process, filed a certification that includes a statement of educational purpose and social security number.
- Student has a verified security number.
- Student is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen.
- Student returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds, if convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to charges.
- Student has not fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits.
- Student repaid Title IV loan amounts in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently.
- Student registered with Selective Service, as applicable.
- Student does not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations
Not be enrolled exclusively in any of the online CERTIFICATE programs listed below:
- Library Technical Services, Library Cataloging, Library Programs, Library Public Services, Library Basics, and/or Library Management
- Health Information Technology-Data Analytics, Health Information Technology-Electronic Health Records, and/or Health Information Technology-Patient Access

Application

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grant Application

Grant Funds Can Be Used For The Following Types Of Needs

This fund intends to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as:

Food
Housing
Course materials
Technology
Healthcare
Childcare

*Please note these funds can not be used to satisfy an outstanding account balance.

Awarded Amounts

For example, students enrolled in 6 credit hours would receive half the amount compared to full-time students.

Disbursement of Funds

The disbursements will follow the methodology of awarded amounts shown in the table above.

Department of Education Reporting

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and therefore eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant: 2,003
The total number of applications: 970.
The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant: 455
The total amount that has been distributed to students to date: $636,875.

Quarterly Report (September 30, 2020) and Disclosure

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF Grant

Have incurred expenses for new arrangements that had to be made due to the closure of college facilities--such as expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and/or childcare.
Complete a 2021-2022 FAFSA.
Student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be deemed Title IV eligible as defined by Section 484 of the Higher Education Act. Eligibility criteria includes the following:
- Student is enrolled and accepted for enrollment in a financial aid approved degree or certificate/diploma program.
- Student has a high school diploma or GED.
- Student meets satisfactory academic progress, as applicable.
- Student does not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans.
- Student is not in default on a Title IV loan.
- Student, as part of the financial aid application process, filed a certification that includes a statement of educational purpose and social security number.
- Student has a verified security number.
- Student is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen.
- Student returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds, if convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to charges.
- Student has not fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits.
- Student repaid Title IV loan amounts in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently.
- Student registered with Selective Service, as applicable.
- Student does not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations
Not be enrolled exclusively in any of the online CERTIFICATE programs listed below:
- Library Technical Services, Library Cataloging, Library Programs, Library Public Services, Library Basics, and/or Library Management
- Health Information Technology-Data Analytics, Health Information Technology-Electronic Health Records, and/or Health Information Technology-Patient Access

Application

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Grant Application

Grant Funds Can Be Used For The Following Types Of Needs

This fund intends to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as:

Food
Housing
Course materials
Technology
Healthcare
Childcare

*Please note these funds can not be used to satisfy an outstanding account balance.

Awarded Amounts

For example, students enrolled in 6 credit hours would receive half the amount compared to full-time students.

Disbursement of Funds

The disbursements will follow the methodology of awarded amounts shown in the table above.

Department of Education Reporting

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and therefore eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant: 2,003
The total number of applications: 1265.
The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant: 562.
The total amount that has been distributed to students to date: $873,250.

Quarterly Report (December 31, 2020) and Disclosure

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF Grant

Have incurred expenses for new arrangements that had to be made due to the closure of college facilities--such as expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and/or childcare.
Complete a 2021-2022 FAFSA.
Student must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be deemed Title IV eligible as defined by Section 484 of the Higher Education Act. Eligibility criteria includes the following:
- Student is enrolled and accepted for enrollment in a financial aid approved degree or certificate/diploma program.
- Student has a high school diploma or GED.
- Student meets satisfactory academic progress, as applicable.
- Student does not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans.
- Student is not in default on a Title IV loan.
- Student, as part of the financial aid application process, filed a certification that includes a statement of educational purpose and social security number.
- Student has a verified security number.
- Student is a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible noncitizen.
- Student returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds, if convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to charges.
- Student has not fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits.
- Student repaid Title IV loan amounts in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently.
- Student registered with Selective Service, as applicable.
- Student does not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations
Not be enrolled exclusively in any of the online CERTIFICATE programs listed below:
- Library Technical Services, Library Cataloging, Library Programs, Library Public Services, Library Basics, and/or Library Management
- Health Information Technology-Data Analytics, Health Information Technology-Electronic Health Records, and/or Health Information Technology-Patient Access

Application

At this time, all HEERF funds ($1,211,050) have been expended.

Grant Funds Can Be Used For The Following Types Of Needs

This fund intends to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as:

Food
Housing
Course materials
Technology
Healthcare
Childcare

*Please note these funds can not be used to satisfy an outstanding account balance.

Awarded Amounts

For example, students enrolled in 6 credit hours would receive half the amount compared to full-time students.

Disbursement of Funds

The disbursements will follow the methodology of awarded amounts shown in the table above.

Department of Education Reporting

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and therefore eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant: 2,003
The total number of applications: 1301.
The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant: 753.
The total amount that has been distributed to students to date: $1,211,050.00.

How Students are Notified: At the time a CCCC HEERF Grant Application decision is reached, students are notified with an email to their Cougarmail account and their student account is updated to reflect the application status.

Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency grants: All currently enrolled students received an email notification (Exhibit 1 - PDF).

Contact Information

For questions or inquiries, please email covid19grantfund@cccc.edu.

FAQs

What is the HEERF Grant and where did the funding for the emergency grant come from?

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. One aspect of the act was the creation of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). HEERF provides funds to institutions for emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus.

How much HEERF funding did Central Carolina Community College receive?

Central Carolina Community College has been allocated $1.2 million to provide emergency grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are intended to help with academically related expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare, and childcare.

What are the eligibility requirements for the HEERF Grant?

See section above, "Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF Grant"

Do I have to complete a FAFSA to receive the HEERF Grant?

Yes, you may complete your FAFSA online.

How do I apply for the HEERF grant?

An application has been created for students who would like to apply for the HEERF grant. Complete the HEERF grant application.

When will I know if my request for HEERF Grant has been approved?

Financial Aid staff will begin the review and approval process the week of May 11th. We anticipate the review and approval of applications may take 3 - 5 business days. You will receive an email notification regarding the application decision and will also be able to see the approved HEERF funding amount by checking your financial aid award via WebAdvisor.

How will I receive the HEERF Grant?

Funds will be paid directly to you via a paper check mailed to your CURRENT address on your WebAdvisor account. To verify your address, you should immediately log in to your WebAdvisor student account to view your CURRENT mailing address. If any changes need to be made, please contact the Registrar's Office directly.

When will I receive my HEERF Grant?

We expect disbursements to begin the week of May 18th.

Will I receive the HEERF grant even if I owe the College money?

Yes. If you are approved to receive the HEERF grant, you will receive the money even if you have a current outstanding balance.

What amount will I receive from the HEERF Grant?

The highest grant amounts are provided to eligible students who exhibit the highest financial need as determined from their financial aid applications. Furthermore, emergency grant award amounts for students who are enrolled less than full time will be prorated accordingly.

Does it matter how many credits I am taking in Fall 2020?

The HEERF grant will be prorated for students who are not enrolled as a full-time student. Students will be considered full-time if they are currently enrolled in 12 or more credits.

Should I apply for the HEERF Grant?

Yes, if you incurred eligible expenses (food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare, and/or childcare) related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

What if I need more money than the HEERF grant I received?

We understand that many students are experiencing extreme financial distress right now. The HEERF grant is meant to help supplement your financial needs. We know that for many of you, the grant is not enough. If you continue to experience financial distress, please review the Financial Aid website for more emergency grant options and/or visit CCCC Cares website for more information regarding receiving assistance.

Who do I contact if I have questions?

For general questions about your eligibility for HEERF Grant, you can email covid19grantfund@cccc.edu.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II - CRRSAA)

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) on December 27, 2020. CCCC has been allocated over $1,211,050 in emergency student aid through a HEERF II Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $1,211,050 of HEERF II funding to student aid, the same amount as was allocated to student aid under the CARES Act (HEERF I). This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.

Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF Grant

According to the CRRSAA and guidance from the Department of Education, the following factors played a pivotal role in CCCC's decision for awarding these funds:

Unlike the CARES Act, the CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, for example but not limited to such students who receive Pell Grants
Students must be enrolled in a degree seeking or certificate program during the Spring 2021 semester; or be a Workforce Continuing Education or College Career Readiness student enrolled during the Spring 2021 semester

Students are only awarded HEERF (I/II) funds one time an academic year. We know that for many students, the grant funding is not enough. Please visit CCCC Cares website for more information regarding receiving further assistance.

Application

HEERF II Grant Application. Students must use CCCC email account.

If you meet the HEERF requirements and have not logged into your CCCC Cougarmail account before, we strongly encourage you to complete the steps below:

To log into the portal using your Cougarmail email account, please follow the instructions located under first-time login
Once logged-into the portal, reapply using only this HEERF application link

Grant Funds Can Be Used For The Following Types Of Needs

This fund intends to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as:

Tuition/Fees
Food
Housing
Health care (including mental health care)
Child care

Awarded Amounts

These funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. CRRSAA required the institution to give priority to students with "exceptional need". Priority will be given to students receiving the Federal Pell Grant. The amount awarded will be based on the tiered approach established below:

Workforce Continuing Education/Career and College Readiness Students

Student Groups	Amount
Workforce Continuing Education	$500
Career and College Readiness	$750

Curriculum Students

Student Groups	Full Time (12+)	Three-Quarter Time (9-11)	Half-Time (6-8)	Less-than-half-time (1-5)
Estimated Family Contribution: $0	$1,000	$750	$500	$250
Estimated Family Contribution: $1 - $5,711	$750	$563	$375	$188
Estimated Family Contribution: $5,712 and higher	$500	$375	$250	$125

Disbursement of Funds

The disbursements will follow the methodology of awarded amounts shown in the table above.

Contact Information

For questions or inquiries, please email covid19grantfund@cccc.edu.

Department of Education Quarterly Reporting - HEERF II (CRRSAA)

Quarterly Reporting - March 31, 2021

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grants to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) on December 27, 2020. CCCC has been allocated over $1,211,050 in emergency student aid through a HEERF II Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $1,211,050 of HEERF II funding to student aid, the same amount as was allocated to student aid under the CARES Act (HEERF I). This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF II Grant funds distributed to students:

January - March, 2021 First Quarterly Report is $0.00 as of March 31, 2021
The total number of students who have received HEERF II Grant funds:

January - March, 2021 (First Quarterly Report) is 0 as of March 31, 2021
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC will send an email to currently enrolled eligible curriculum students. These students will be informed they do not need to submit a separate application for funding. CCCC will also send an email to continuing education and adult high school students providing a link to submit an application. Application will be submitted to the Financial Aid Office for review. Once students have been deemed eligible, the Business Office will be notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - June 30, 2021

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grants to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) on December 27, 2020. CCCC has been allocated over $1,211,050 in emergency student aid through a HEERF II Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $1,211,050 of HEERF II funding to student aid, the same amount as was allocated to student aid under the CARES Act (HEERF I). This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF II Grant funds distributed to students:

April - June, 2021 Second Quarterly Report is $1,047,011 as of June 30, 2021
The total number of students who have received HEERF II Grant funds:

April - June 2021 (Second Quarterly Report) is 1,798 as of June 30, 2021
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC sent an email to currently enrolled eligible curriculum students. These students were informed they do not need to submit a separate application for funding. CCCC sent an email to continuing education and adult high school students providing a link to submit an application. Applications were submitted to the Financial Aid Office for review. Once students were deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - September 30, 2021

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grants to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) on December 27, 2020. CCCC has been allocated over $1,211,050 in emergency student aid through a HEERF II Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $1,211,050 of HEERF II funding to student aid, the same amount as was allocated to student aid under the CARES Act (HEERF I). This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF II Grant funds distributed to students:

July - September 2021 (Third Quarterly Report) is $2,000 as of September 30, 2021
The total number of students who have received HEERF II Grant funds:

July - September 2021 (Third Quarterly Report) is 1 as of September 30, 2021
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC sent an email to currently enrolled eligible curriculum students. These students were informed they do not need to submit a separate application for funding. CCCC sent an email to continuing education and adult high school students providing a link to submit an application. Applications were submitted to the Financial Aid Office for review. Once students were deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - December 31, 2021

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grants to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) on December 27, 2020. CCCC has been allocated over $1,211,050 in emergency student aid through a HEERF II Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $1,211,050 of HEERF II funding to student aid, the same amount as was allocated to student aid under the CARES Act (HEERF I). This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF II Grant funds distributed to students:

October - December 2021 (Fourth Quarterly Report) is $160,539 as of December 31, 2021
The total number of students who have received HEERF II Grant funds:

October - December 31, 2021 (Fourth Quarterly Report) is 109 as of December 31, 2021
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC sent an email to currently enrolled eligible curriculum students. These students were informed they do not need to submit a separate application for funding. CCCC sent an email to continuing education and adult high school students providing a link to submit an application. Applications were submitted to the Financial Aid Office for review. Once students were deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - March 31, 2022

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) on December 27, 2020. CCCC has been allocated over $1,211,050 in emergency student aid through a HEERF II Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $1,211,050 of HEERF II funding to student aid, the same amount as was allocated to student aid under the CARES Act (HEERF I). This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF II Grant funds distributed to students:

January 1 - March 31, 2022 (First Quarterly Report) is $1,500 as of March 31, 2022
The total number of students who have received HEERF II Grant funds:

January 1 - March 31, 2022 (First Quarterly Report) is 1 as of March 31, 2022
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC sent an email to currently enrolled eligible curriculum students. These students were informed they do not need to submit a separate application for funding. CCCC sent an email to continuing education and adult high school students providing a link to submit an application. Applications were submitted to the Financial Aid Office for review. Once students were deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III – ARP)

An acknowledgement to assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.

Eligibility Requirements For a Student To Receive HEERF III Grant

According to the ARP and guidance from the Department of Education, the following factors played a pivotal role in CCCC's decision for awarding these funds:

Unlike the CARES Act, the ARP requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, for example but not limited to such students who receive Pell Grants
Students must be enrolled in a degree seeking or certificate program during the Fall 2021 semester; or be a Workforce Continuing Education or College Career Readiness student enrolled during the Fall 2021 semester

Students are only awarded HEERF (I/II/III) funds one time an academic year. We know that for many students, the grant funding is not enough. Please visit CCCC Cares website for more information regarding receiving further assistance.

Grant Funds Can Be Used For The Following Types Of Needs

This fund intends to provide emergency grants to help students meet urgent, basic needs such as:

Tuition/Fees
Food
Housing
Health care (including mental health care)
Child care

Application

HEERF III Grant Application. Students must use CCCC email account.

If you meet the HEERF requirements and have not logged into your CCCC Cougarmail account before, we strongly encourage you to complete the steps below:

To log into the portal using your Cougarmail email account, please follow the instructions located under first-time login.

Awarded Amounts

These funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. ARP required the institution to give priority to students with "exceptional need". Priority will be given to students receiving the Federal Pell Grant. The amount awarded will be based on the tiered approach established below:

Curriculum Students

Student Groups	Full Time (12+)	Three-Quarter Time (9-11)	Half-Time (6-8)	Less-than-half-time (1-5)
Estimated Family Contribution: $0	$2,500	$2,000	$1,500	$1,000
Estimated Family Contribution: $1-$5,846	$2,000	$1,500	$1,000	$500
Estimated Family Contribution: $5,847 and higher	$500	$375	$250	$125

Disbursement of Funds

The disbursements will follow the methodology of awarded amounts shown in the table above.

Funds will be disbursed on a biweekly basis via paper checks mailed to eligible students. The full award will be disbursed to students regardless of whether they owe a balance to the school. All eligible students will have a check sent to the CURRENT address listed on their student account. If a student's address is not currently up to date, the student will need to contact the Registrar's Office directly to update the address on file.

Contact Information

For questions or inquiries, please email covid19grantfund@cccc.edu.

Department of Education Quarterly Reporting - HEERF III (ARP)

Quarterly Reporting - September 30, 2021

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:

July - September 2021 (Third Quarterly Report) is $2,500 as of September 30, 2021
The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

July - September 2021 (Third Quarterly Report) is 1 as of September 30, 2021
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible student via phone that they were awarded HEEFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - December 31, 2021

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:

October - December 2021 (Third Quarterly Report) is $3,189,051.68 as of December 31, 2021
The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

October - December 2021 (Third Quarterly Report) is 2085 as of December 31, 2021
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible student via phone that they were awarded HEEFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - March 31, 2022

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:

January - March 2022 is $46,125.00 as of March 31, 2022
The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

January - March 2022 is 34 as of March 31, 2022
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible student via phone that they were awarded HEERFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - June 30, 2022

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:

April 1 - June 30 2022 is $446,500.00 as of June 30, 2022
3. The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

April 1 - June 30, 2022 is 287 as of March 31, 2022
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible students via phone that they were awarded HEERFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - September 30, 2022

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:

July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022 is $3997.32 as of September 30, 2022
The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022 is 14 as of September 30, 2022
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible students via phone that they were awarded HEERFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - December 31, 2022

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:
October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 is $10,250 as of December 31, 2022
The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 is 5 as of December 31, 2022
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible students via phone that they were awarded HEERFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - March 31, 2023

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:

January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023 is $3348.50 as of March 31, 2023
The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023 is 3 as of March 31, 2023.
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible students via phone that they were awarded HEERFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.

Quarterly Reporting - June 30, 2023

An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form & the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grant to students.

CCCC has signed and returned the certification and agreement form to receive the allocated portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

To assist students with emergency needs that have arisen due to the pandemic Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) on March 11, 2021. CCCC has been allocated over $3,692,719 in emergency student aid through a HEERF III Grant (the grant).

CCCC will allocate $3,692,719 of HEERF III funding to student aid. This funding will be distributed to qualified undergraduate, workforce continuing education and career and college readiness students. HEERF grants for students 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.
HEERF III Grant funds distributed to students:

April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 is $6226.50 as of June 30, 2023
The total number of students who have received HEERF III Grant funds:

April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 is 4 as of June 30, 2023
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF grants and how much they would receive:

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as Pell-eligible students, but not limited to Pell-eligible students.

CCCC based prioritization of students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants but not limited to students who receive Pell grants.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF grants.

CCCC communicated to the eligible students via phone that they were awarded HEERFIII funds. Once the student was deemed eligible, the Business Office was notified to transmit funds.