CARES Act: HEERF I
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide immediate relief to Americans impacted by COVID-19. As part of this legislation, institutions of higher education have been granted funding to provide students with emergency financial aid grants to help cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
$341,556 has been allocated to Hilbert College for student emergency relief through the CARES Act. Hilbert has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form necessary to access the funds, and intends to use 100% of these funds to provide emergency grants to students, within one year of the application date. Funds may only be provided for student expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus. Recipients must be chosen from among the approximately 661 Hilbert students who are fully eligible for federal financial aid (registered students with a valid 19-20 FAFSA or completed an application).
CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Information
HEERF I Process
Hilbert is awarding the CARES Act emergency relief via an application process. The application can be completed by any current Hilbert student meeting the eligibility requirements. This application process allows the review team to determine if emergency relief may be awarded from the CARES Act funds. All payments will be paid directly to students and will not pay toward any balance they may currently owe in their student account.
HEERF I Eligibility
- Enrollment in a degree-seeking program as an undergraduate student, or as a graduate student with Title IV eligibility [Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Direct Loans]. College Credit Plus students are ineligible.
- Eligible as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA (see details below this list)
- U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen
- A valid Social Security number
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress in their course of study
- Do not owe a refund on grants previously received or in default on any federal student loans
- Must have been enrolled in at least one face-to-face or hybrid class in spring 2020 semester. Students enrolled in online-only programs prior to March 13, 2020 are not eligible.
- Returning students must be registered for the Fall 2020 semester, May 2020 graduates are NOT required to be enrolled for Fall 2020 to be eligible.
According to U.S. Department of Education, only students who are eligible to participate in Federal Title IV programs may receive CARES Act funds. Therefore, if you already filed a 2019-20 or 2020-21 FAFSA and receive Title IV aid, then you are eligible to apply for CARES Act funds.
If you have not filed a FAFSA, please apply at studentaid.gov/FAFSA to be considered.
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Reports
As of June 24, 2020, Hilbert has distributed $152,600 to 266 students.
As of August 7, 2020, Hilbert has distributed $186,250 to 341 students.
As of October 9, 2020, Hilbert has distributed $209,575 to 393 students.
As of January 5, 2021 Hilbert has distributed $214,575 to 397 students.
As of April 10, 2021, Hilbert has distributed $341,556 to 399 students.
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act Sections 18004(a)(1) 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3) Institutional Portion
September 30, 2020 Report (PDF)
December 31, 2020 Report (PDF)
April 10, 2021 Report (PDF)
CRRSAA - HEERF II
On December 27, the federal government approved a second round of emergency relief funding amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) as authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), Hilbert has been allocated 341,556 in emergency funds through the CRRSAA Act to grant directly to eligible students who have demonstrated need and are facing financial challenges because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Hilbert has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form necessary to access the funds and intends to use 100% of these funds to provide emergency grants to the 672 eligible Hilbert students, within one year of the application date. Funds will be used for the following eligible expenses for student CRRSAA-HEERF II grants: (1) a student’s cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board, books, travel/transportation); or (2) for emergency costs relating to the COVID-19 pandemic (including housing costs, food costs, or health care or childcare expenses). The period of time for which students may seek a grant for eligible expenses is March 13, 2020 onward.
CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Information
HEERF II Process
Hilbert is awarding the CRRSAA HEERF II funds using a need-based formulas as determined by federal financial aid guidelines.
HEERF II Eligibility
- Attended the spring 2021 semester
- US citizen (undocumented, DACA, and international students are not eligible for HEERF II funds)
The distributions of the HEERF II funds to students will be processed by direct deposit or check unless a student requests that the funds be applied directly to their student account.
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Reports
As of June 30, 2021, Hilbert has distributed $341,556 to 667 students
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF II (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3)
July, 10, 2021 Report (PDF)
ARP - HEERF III
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) that appropriated $39.6 billion for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) to assist colleges and universities and their students respond to COVID-19 losses.
Hilbert has been allocated $1,181,320 million in emergency funds to grant directly to eligible students who have demonstrated need and are facing financial challenges because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Hilbert has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form necessary to access the funds and intends to use 100% of these funds to provide emergency grants to the 825 eligible Hilbert students.
CARES Act & Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Information
HEERF III Process
When disbursing emergency grants to students, Hilbert will prioritize the financial need based on the EFC from the FAFSA.
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Reports
As of September 30, 2021, Hilbert has distributed $969,107.64 to 545 students.
As of December 31, 2021, Hilbert has distributed $1,014,681.14 to 553 students.
As of March 31, 2022, Hilbert has distributed $1,127,891.16 to 566 students.
As of June 30, 2022, Hilbert has distributed $1,135,139.31 to 572 students.
As of September 30, 2022, Hilbert has distributed $1,273,558.67 to 610 students.
As of December 31, 2022 Hilbert has distributed $1,275,394.02 to 616 students.
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3)
October 10, 2021 Report (PDF)
October 10, 2021 Report (Revised) (PDF)
January 10, 2022 Report (PDF)
April 10, 2022 Report (PDF) Institutional Final Report
July 11, 2022 Report (PDF)
October 7, 2022 Report (PDF)
December 31,2022 Report (PDF) Student Final Report