CARES Act
Frequently asked questions and reports about the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), and the American Rescue Plan (ARP)/(HEERF III).
CARES Act FAQs
Am I eligible for CARES Act funds?
Eligible students must meet the following criteria:
- Must be enrolled in at least one in-person course for the Spring 2020 semester;
- Must be enrolled in a degree program;
- Must be eligible to receive Title IV aid (federal financial aid, including student loans);
- 应该有2019-2020或2020-2021年的FAFSA(免费申请联邦学生援助)档案(可以在2019-2020年申请 FAFSA.gov through June 30, 2020);
- Enrollment was impacted by COVID-19 and have expenses incurred for housing, food, course materials, technology, healthcare, or childcare;
- Cannot be an international or undocumented student.
What does it mean to be “eligible to receive Title IV aid?”
- be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen;
- have a valid Social Security number;
- be registered with Selective Service, if you are a male (you must register between the ages of 18 and 25);
- Have a 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 FAFSA on file. (FAFSA can be filed at http://fafsa.gov, the 2019-2020 FAFSA is due by June 30th)
I am an international student and not a citizen of the United States. Am I eligible for a CARES Act grant?
No. Eligible students must be eligible to file a FAFSA. International and undocumented students are not eligible to file a FAFSA.
How can students apply for CARES Act funds?
Eligible students will be sent a link to your GCC email account to apply for the CARES Act funds. Funds may be limited in number and size due to funding constraints, therefore we encourage applicants to apply by June 30, 2020. 您将在提交申请后的5个工作日内通过GCC电子邮件收到申请批准或拒绝的通知.
What are the types of expenses covered by CARES Act funding?
Eligible expenses for CARES Act funding include, but are not necessarily limited to, medical, food, housing, utilities, technology expenses, relocation costs to return home, unexpected childcare, course materials, and other unexpected expenses due to the disruption of campus due to the COVID-19 crisis.
How much funding will I get?
Award amounts vary by student and are unique to each student’s circumstances.
What should I do if I’m not sure that my expense would be covered by CARES Act funding?
我们鼓励所有学生填写申请表,并描述他们成功完成学业所需的资金.
How long before I know if I’m awarded?
We anticipate a large volume of applications and will work to process submissions as quickly as possible. Our goal is to provide funding decisions as soon as possible, and ideally within 5 business days depending upon the sufficiency of your application. We recomend setting up direct deposit as outlined below.
What documentation am I required to submit for the CARES Act application?
Students will be required to submit the application. 如果需要,关怀委员会可以根据教育部和纽约州立大学的指导方针联系其他文件. The Committee will contact the student via email and outline any supporting documentation needed.
How will I receive the funding if my request is approved?
Direct deposit is the fastest way to receive your funding. Designate your bank account in your MyGCC account. Follow the instructions below to manage your refund:
- Login to your MyGCC account
- Click on My Account
- Click on My Banner Self-Service
- Click on Manage My Student Account
- Click on Manage My Refund
- Enter your bank account information (routing number and account number required)
The College processes weekly refunds each Thursday. 那些在每周的过程中有资格获得退款的学生将在下周二存入他们的资金. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot accomodate special requests at this time.
If you are not able to set up a direct deposit account, you will be mailed a paper check, 由富国银行签发并邮寄到存档的邮寄地址(如果没有邮寄地址,支票将邮寄到永久地址). Be advised that this method can take several weeks for the check to arrive. Be sure to check your address in your myGCC to make sure we have your correct address.
I graduate this semester. Can I still receive assistance?
Yes, graduates are encouraged to apply by June 30, 2020. The fastest way to receive the funds is by direct deposit, see above.
I need more funding. Can I reapply for more than what I originally requested?
At this time, the College is awarding students based on the agreed upon procedure with SUNY. If a student needs additional funding they can contact cares@thawedding.com to request a supplemental grant application. The CARES Committee will begin reviewing supplemental requests July 6, 2020.
I know of a GCC student who needs financial help. Where do I refer them to?
Eligible students will be sent a link to their GCC email account to apply for the CARES Act funds. Funds may be limited in number and size due to funding constraints, therefore we encourage applicants to apply by June 30, 2020. 学生将在提交申请后的5个工作日内通过GCC电子邮件收到申请批准或被拒绝的通知.
Half of the CARES Act funding is going to GCC students as required by the federal government. How is the College using the other 50 percent of the funds distributed?
HEERF Student Aid Funds
The Federal Government established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stability Act (CARES) on March 27, 2020 a portion of which, Student Aid Funds, is to be used to provide emergency assistance to students. 补充资金后来通过《lol电竞菠菜》获得授权, 2021 (CRRSAA)/(HEERF II)和美国救援计划(ARP)/(HEERF III),以继续支持高等教育机构为学生提供服务,并确保在COVID-19大流行期间继续学习.
lol电竞菠菜已获得HEERF学生援助基金,为因COVID-19大流行而经历经济困难的学生提供紧急补助金,用于支付与学生出勤费用的任何组成部分和/或因冠状病毒而产生的紧急费用.
As a recipient of HEERF Student Aid Funds, 联邦教育部(ED)要求杰纳西社区学院每季度报告以下内容:
- 确认认证协议已签署并返回联邦教育部(ED),并保证该机构已使用, or intends to use, all of the Student Aid Funds to provide emergency grants to students.
- The total amount of HEERF Funds that the institution will receive or has received.
- The total amount of emergency grants distributed to students.
- The estimated total number of students eligible to receive an emergency grant.
- The total number of students who received an emergency grant.
- 该机构用来确定哪些学生将获得紧急资助以及他们将获得多少资金的方法. [Awarding Methodology]
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency grants.
Initial 30-Day Report – July 9, 2020 – HEERF I
Genesee Community College has distributed $595,439.63 under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of July 9, 2020
Genesee Community College has determined 1,609 根据1965年《lol电竞菠菜》第四章第484条的规定,该机构的学生有资格参加课程,因此有资格根据《lol电竞菠菜》第18004(a)(1)条向学生提供紧急经济援助补助金.
743 学生已根据《lol电竞菠菜》第18004(a)(1)条获得紧急经济援助补助金 July 9, 2020.
45-Day Report – August 23, 2020
Genesee Community College has distributed $645,803.22 under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of August 23, 2020
Genesee Community College has determined 1,609 根据1965年《lol电竞菠菜》第四章第484条的规定,该机构的学生有资格参加课程,因此有资格根据《lol电竞菠菜》第18004(a)(1)条向学生提供紧急经济援助补助金.
829 学生已根据《lol电竞菠菜》第18004(a)(1)条获得紧急经济援助补助金 August 23, 2020.
Federal Disclosure Reporting Chart
Below is the combined quarterly reporting summary for the HEERF Student Aid Funds made available through CARES, CRRSAA, and the ARP.
Report Period | Total amount of HEERF funds the institution will receive or has received (Combined) | Total amount of Emergency Grants distributed to students (Quarterly Only) | Total number of students who received an Emergency Grant (Quarterly Only) | Total amount of Emergency Grants distributed to students (Cumulative) (Voluntary Disclosure) | Total number of students who received an Emergency Grant (Cumulative) (Voluntary Disclosure) |
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Quarterly Report for March 31, 2021 Posted on 4/6/2021 | $1,242,440 | $0* | 0* | $1,242,440 | 1,387 |
Quarterly Report for June 30, 2021 Posted on 7/8/2021 | $2,484,880 | $1,212,320 | 1,124 | $2,484,880 | 2,511 |
Quarterly Report for September 30, 2021 (Posted 5/6/2022) | $2,484,880 | $31,400 | 267 | $31,402.50 | 2,778 |
Quarterly Report for December 31, 2021 (Posted 5/6/2022) | $4,727,737.50 | $2,242,857.50 | 1536 | $2,192,757.50 | 4,314 |
Quarterly Report for March 31, 2022 (Posted 5/6/2022) | $4,719,366.25 | -$8,371.25 | 50 | $21,593.75 | 4,364 |
*Click the HEERF I, II, and III links for the following required reporting elements listed above: (1) the acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement; (4) the estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive emergency grants; (6) Awarding Methodology; and (7) any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency grants.
HEERF Institutional Funds
Below is the required quarterly reporting for HEERF Institutional Funds made available through CARES, CRRSAA, and the ARP:
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – September 30, 2020
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – December 31, 2020
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – March 31, 2021
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – June 30, 2021 – HEERF II
lol电竞菠菜承认该机构的授权代表已经签署并将该机构使用的认证和协议交还给该部门, or intends to use, 不少于根据《lol电竞菠菜》第18004(a)(1)条向学生提供紧急经济援助补助金的资金的50%.
Genesee Community College has received or will receive $2,484,880 根据《lol电竞菠菜》,由教育部颁发. The estimated total number of eligible students to receive funds is 2,733 were eligible to receive emergency grants (methodology included in links above).
Cumulative Report (period covers 6/11/20 to 10/19/20)
Genesee Community College has distributed $1,242,440.00 under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of November 23, 2020
Genesee Community College has determined 1,609 根据1965年《lol电竞菠菜》第四章第484条的规定,该机构的学生有资格参加课程,因此有资格根据《lol电竞菠菜》第18004(a)(1)条向学生提供紧急经济援助补助金.
1,387 学生已根据《lol电竞菠菜》第18004(a)(1)条获得紧急经济援助补助金 November 23, 2020.
HEERF III Methodology, Student Awards, Communication and Plan
Methodology
杰纳西社区学院将根据佩尔资格和EFC优先为有特殊需要的学生提供紧急资助. Awards will be posted to the student account. 退款金额将被覆盖,以确保全额退款,而不会被学生账户余额抵消. The refunds will be processed through Nelnet. Students can manage their refund options through their intranet account (MyGCC). Students can elect to have the refund deposited directly to their bank account or to a reloadable debit card. Students that do not choose either of those options will have a paper check processed and mailed.
- lol电竞菠菜不会为学生提供选择,以肯定地“选择加入”申请HEERF III学生援助紧急补助金.
- Genesee Community College will withhold 6.31% of the HEERF III funds for discretionary use for emergency grants to students. These students will be asked to submit an application to request funding.
- Refugees, asylum seeders DACA recipients, other DREAMers, and similar undocumented students
- Students with an EFC outside of the Block Grant range
- International students, including those attending online
- lol电竞菠菜不会为学生提供选择,以肯定地“选择加入”申请HEERF II学生援助紧急补助金.
Additional Student Awards
Genesee Community College will withhold 2.42% of HEERF III funds to be available for students enrolled in Summer 2021 courses based on Pell eligibility. Block grants will be issued based on billed hours as of census date November 7, 2022.
Student Communication and Plan
Eligible students will be notified of the available HEERF III grant funds through email, automated calls/texts and campus staff outreach. The communication will include the SUNY provided statement:
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, 资金已通过《lol电竞菠菜》提供,用于向学生发放紧急补助金,以支付有关的费用 any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus. Eligible expenses include tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare. The Campus has deemed you eligible to receive an emergency grant in the amount of $000 FT/ $000 PT. 这不是贷款,不需要偿还,也不会影响你2021-2022学年的经济援助奖励金额. Students must understand it is their responsibility to notify the Student Accounts Office studentaccounts@thawedding.com immediately if they will not incur expenses that meet or exceed the amount of their emergency grant.
Quarterly HEERF Reports
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – December 31, 2021
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – September 30, 2021
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – June 30, 2021 – HEERF II
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting – Institutional Portion – March 31, 2021
- 2020