CARES Act Disclosure

2.

The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institutions Certification and Agreement (for) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students for HEERF I funds is $378,998.00.


The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institutions Certification and Agreement (for) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students for HEERF II is $378,998.00.


The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institutions Certification and Agreement (for) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students for HEERF III is $1,045,180.00.

3.

The Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act for HEERF I is as follows:

May 28, 2020

$182,980

June 30, 2020

$263,450

August 24, 2020

$294,601

September 30, 2020

$308,716

December 31, 2020

$318,626

March 31, 2021

$325,166

June 30, 2021

$378,998

This is the final report HEERF I funds.


The Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act for HERFF II is as follows:

June 30, 2021

$373,998

September 30, 2021

$378,998

This is the final report for HEERF II funds.


The Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act for HERFF III is as follows:

September 30, 2021

$897,330

December 31, 2021

$946,100

March 31, 2022

$1,045,180

This is the final report for HEERF III funds.

4.

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in HEERF I programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act is as follows:

May 28, 2020

581

June 30, 2020

581

August 24, 2020

581

September 30, 2020

581

December 31, 2020

581

March 31, 2021

581

June 30, 2021

581


The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in HEERF II programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act is as follows:

June 30, 2021

631

September 30, 2021

631


The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in HEERF III programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act is as follows:

September 30, 2021

855

December 31, 2021

855

March 31, 2022

698

5.

The total number of students who have received a HEERF I Emergency Financial Aid Grant under 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is as follows:

May 28, 2020

202

June 30, 2020

262

August 24, 2020

396

September 30, 2020

423

December 31, 2020

442

March 31, 2021

450

June 30, 2021

583


The total number of students who have received an HEERF II Emergency Financial Aid Grant under 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is as follows:

June 30, 2021

404

September 30, 2021

409


The total number of students who have received an HEERF III Emergency Financial Aid Grant under 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is as follows:

September 30, 2021

584

December 31, 2021

629

March 31, 2022

763

6.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF I and HEERF II Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act.

Required a completed application. Categories included:

  1. Food
    U.S. Department of Agriculture suggested monthly cost of food
  2. Technology
    Computer, WebCam, Internet Access, Study Space
  3. Travel
    Amount for students to return home
  4. Housing
    Out of pocket expenses for students not allowed to live on campus
  5. Covid-19 Related Medical Expenses
  6. Course Materials
  7. Child Care
  8. Tuition Balance (HEERF II only)
  9. Other Covid-19 Related Expenses

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF III Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act.

Determination included:

  • Consider those with highest need first.
  • Create a category for DACA and International Students
  • Recommended Categories:

EFC 0-200

$2,000.00

EFC 201 -500

$1,900.00

EFC 504-1,000  

$1,800.00

EFC 1,001-5,711

$1,700.00

EFC 5,712-6,050

$1,600.00

EFC 6,051-10,000

$1,500.00

EFC 10,001-15,000

$1,400.00

EFC 15,001-20,000

$1,300.00

EFC 20,001-25,000

$1,200.00

EFC 25,001-30,000

$1,100.00

EFC 30,001-35,000

$1,000.00

EFC 35,001-$40,000

$900.00

EFC 40,001+

$800.00

Unknown

$800.00

International

$1,000.00

DACA

$2,000.00

7.

Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF I emergency financial aid grants:

1. On April 16, Union College announced to students, faculty, and staff that we had established an Emergency Relief Grant funded by donors and relief funds from the federal government. The notification was posted on the college web site, the college intranet, and emailed to our campus community. (See notification below.)

In order to help with some of the financial hardship created by COVID-19, Union has launched the Emergency Relief Grant for students. Funded by gifts from generous donors to the #UnionStrong campaign and relief funds from the federal government, this grant is designed to help students who have experienced financial hardship directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

To apply, students need to fill out the Emergency Relief Grant application form by May 15, 2020. Each student will be evaluated based on need, and the grant will be awarded for expenses related to food, technology, travel, housing, Covid-19 related medical expenses, course materials, and child care.

Union will begin evaluating applications on April 27, and they will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Students were notified by email of their Emergency Relief Grant award. (See sample communication below.)

Hi {student name},

Student Financial Services approved your Union College Emergency Relief Grant Application.

You have been approved for a ${amount} Emergency Relief Grant.

3. Additional instructions were provided to each recipient via email. (See sample communication below.)

Dear {student name},

Congratulations on being awarded a Union College Emergency Relief Grant.

In order to receive your funds we need you to provide either the address or the bank account to which you want the funds sent.

Please log into the Union College Portal and select the Student Life menu in the black bar at the top of the page. Select Credit Balances from the menu. While the web app provides four options, make sure to select one of these two options:

1.       Direct deposit to my bank account

2.       Issued in check form through the mail

Once you complete this process, we will begin processing your check or bank transfer.

If you have any questions, please email me: michelle.mesnard@ucollege.edu.

Stay safe and healthy!

Blessings,

Michelle


Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF II emergency financial aid grants:

1. On February 26,2021, Union College announced to students3 that additional relief funds from the federal government had been received. The notification was posted on the college web site, the college intranet, and emailed to our campus community. (See notification below.)

Are COVID-related expenses weighing on you?
We may be able to help!

The federal government has provided additional relief funds for Union College to distribute to our students to help with COVID-related expenses. This new funding not only can help with COVID-related medical expenses, expenses for supplies related to COVID, and other COVID expenses, but it also can assist in extenuating circumstances that have impacted a student's ability to make tuition payments.

If you have COVID-related expenses you need help with and you are eligible for federal aid, please complete the Emergency Relief Grant Application.

Enjoy the wonderful Nebraska weather!

Blessings,
Michelle

2. Students were notified by email of their Emergency Relief Grant award. (See sample communication below.)

Hi {student name},

Student Financial Services approved your Union College Emergency Relief Grant Application.

You have been approved for a ${amount} Emergency Relief Grant.

3. Additional instructions were provided to each recipient via email. (See sample communication below.)

Dear {student name},

Congratulations on being awarded a Union College Emergency Relief Grant.

In order to receive your funds we need you to provide either the address or the bank account to which you want the funds sent.

Please log into the Union College Portal and select the Student Life menu in the black bar at the top of the page. Select Credit Balances from the menu. While the web app provides four options, make sure to select one of these two options:

  1. Direct deposit to my bank account
  2. Issued in check form through the mail

Once you complete this process, we will begin processing your check or bank transfer.

If you have any questions, please email me: michelle.mesnard@ucollege.edu.

Stay safe and healthy!

Blessings,

Michelle


Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF III emergency financial aid grants:

  • On August 5, 2021, Union College emailed students that additional relief funds from the federal government had been received.

We are pleased to provide you with a Grant from the higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) in the amount of $x,xxx. This is a one-time federally funded emergency grant intended to provide financial assistance to help our students with unexpected expenses associated with the disruption caused by the coronavirus.

This grant is being awarded to you because of your demonstrated financial need for the 20-21 school year. If you would like these funds to be applied directly to your student account, you MUST complete the attached document and return this to our office no later than September 3, 2021. Regardless of the information provided on your credit balance form, you MUST still complete the attached document if you would like these funds applied to your student account. If we do not hear from you by September 3, 2021, your funds will be sent directly to you by check or direct deposit with the information we have on file for you.

We look forward to seeing you again this fall.

Sincerely,

Laurie Wheeler
Director of Student Financial Services
Union College


Greetings,

We are pleased to provide you with a Grant from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) in the amount of $x,xxx. This is a one-time federally funded emergency grant intended to provide financial assistance to help our students with unexpected expenses associated with the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.

This grant is being awarded to you because of your demonstrated financial need for the 20-21 school year. If you would like these funds to be applied directly to your student account, you MUST complete the attached document and return this to our office no later than September 3, 2021. If we do not hear from you by September 3, 2021, these funds will be mailed directly to you at your address on file. Please let us know if you have a change of address so we can make sure to mail your funds to your current location.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Wishing you well in all your endeavors!

Sincerely,

Laurie Wheeler
Director of Student Financial Services
Union College

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