Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

American Rescue Plan (ARP/HEERF III) Act of 2021

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding update March 31, 2022

Central Lakes College received $3,115,147 in Federal ARP (HEERF III) funding.  As of March 31, 2022, all funds were disbursed directly to students in the form of a grant or through our Emergency Grant application process.  ARP grants are designated to assist students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus.  Because all student funds (CARES, CRRSSA, ARP) have now been expended, this is our final report.

Eligibility

During spring semester 2022, CLC had 1414 students who met basic eligibility requirements to be considered for this funding (Section 484 Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965) thus potentially eligible to be awarded ARP Act funding.  Of this number 858 received an ARP Act award.  In addition, 35 students applied for and received ARP Special Circumstances awards during spring term.  Total spring ARP funds disbursed to students equaled $1,293,947.

Who was eligible for ARP Act grants

Eligibility criteria for ARP Act funding was the same as fall criteria.  Funding was determined based on guidance from the U.S. Dept. of Education and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of General Counsel.  Eligible students must have been enrolled and actively participating in at least one spring semester 2022 course.

Who is not eligible for ARP Act grants

Those who are not eligible include High school students, College in the Schools students, PSEO students, those being assessed senior citizen tuition rates, incarcerated students, faculty and staff who received tuition waivers, student receiving full tuition and reimbursement from a 3rd Party vendor and those enrolled in non-credit courses.

Process

CLC was approved to disburse ARP funds using the same EFC formula as fall semester.  Award amounts differed from fall due to remaining available funds.

Contact

Students with questions about receiving ARP Act funding may contact the Central Lakes College Welcome Center at 218-855-8031

UPDATE: February 2, 2022

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are no longer accepting new applications at this time.  If additional funds become available in the future, we will notify the college community.

UPDATE: Dec. 31, 2021

Central Lakes College received $3,115,147 in Federal ARP funding that is to be distributed directly to students. Of this amount, approximately $155,750 is being held to be disbursed to students in the form of ARP Emergency Grants for this past fall and upcoming spring semester. For the Emergency Grant, students are required to submit an application explaining their emergency needs due COVID related issues.

Eligibility for ARP Emergency Grants
Students who meet all criteria below are eligible to apply:

  1. Working towards a degree or certificate at Central Lakes College.
  2. Enrolled and attending in Spring term 2022
  3. Demonstrates eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid by having a FAFSA on file.
    *Per the US Department of Education, international students and students taking college courses as part of their high school studies are not eligible to receive ARP Act funding (see below).
  4. Students must not be Third Party funded, incarcerated, Senior Citizen, College Employees or receiving aid at another school. See more information below.
  5. We appreciate students applying for a grant only if you have experienced unexpected expenses and have not recently received other sources of emergency funding.

Direct Funds Distribution
As of Dec. 31, 2021, CLC has distributed approximately $1,698,600 in ARP Act funding directly to eligible students.  These grants are designed to assist students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus.  Expenses considered included food, housing, course materials, technology, health and child care.

Eligibility
During fall semester 2021, CLC had 1629 students who met basic eligibility requirements to be considered for this funding (Section 484 Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965) thus potentially eligible to be awarded ARP Act funding.  Of this number 942 received an ARP Act award.

Who is eligible for ARP Act Grants
Eligibility criteria for ARP Act funding was determined based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of General Counsel.  Eligible students must have been enrolled and actively participating in at least one Fall Semester 2021 course.

*Who is not eligible for ARP Act Grants
Those who are not eligible include High school students, College in the Schools students, PSEO students, those being assessed senior citizen tuition rates, incarcerated students, faculty or staff who received tuition waivers, students receiving full tuition reimbursement from a 3rd Party vendor and those enrolled in non-credit courses.

Process
CLC has made ARP Act Grants to students for fall term using the following method (spring method and amounts will be based on available funding).  Eligible students received awards for fall term based on the following formula:

  • Students that are Pell Eligible, determined by the results of the FAFSA, (EFC of $0- $5,711) received a $2,000 ARP Base award.
  • Students who had an EFC of 5847 – 10,000 received $1,600 in an ARP Supplemental Award.
  • Students who have an EFC of 10,001 – 15,000 received $1,200 in an ARP Supplemental Award.
  • Students that have an EFC of 15,001 -19,000 received $1000 in an ARP Supplemental award

Contact
Students with questions about receiving ARP Act funding may contact Central Lakes College Welcome Center at 218-855-8031.

American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funding update – November 5, 2021

Central Lakes College received $3,115,147 in Federal ARP funding that will be distributed directly to students.  Of this amount, $155,750 was held to be disbursed to students in the form of ARP Emergency Grants.  Students are required to submit an application explaining their emergency needs due to COVID related issues.

CRRSAA funding update – September 30, 2021

***6/16/2022 Update to original report: Final reports and balancing have occurred to our CRRSSA funding totals. All $829,096 of CRRSSA funds have been expended. Of which, a total of $48,531 was awarded and disbursed to 98 students in the form of an Emergency grant through an application process.

Central Lakes College received $829,096 in Federal CRRSAA funding that was distributed directly to students.  Of this amount, $53,030 was held to be disbursed to students in the form of CRRSSA Emergency Grants.  Students were required to submit an application explaining their emergency needs due to COVID related issues.  As of Sept. 27, 2021 the full $53,030 was awarded to 106 students.  All Federal CRRSAA students funds have been disbursed as of September 30, 2021.

CRRSAA funding update – June 30, 2021

***6/16/2022 Update to original report: Final reports and balancing have occurred to our CRRSSA funding totals. A total of $821,065 CRRSAA dollars were directly disbursed to 890 students. Of this amount, $40,500 was awarded to 81 students in the form of an Emergency grant through an application process.

Central Lakes College received $829,096 in Federal CRRSAA funding that is to be distributed directly to students. As of 6/30/21, A total of $797,065 has disbursed directly to 830 students.  Of the $829,096, approximately $48,500 is being held to be disbursed to students in the form of CRRSAA Emergency Grants for this spring, summer and upcoming fall terms. Students are required to submit an application explaining their emergency needs due COVID related issues. As of 6/30/2021, 58 students have been awarded Emergency grants totaling $29,000.

 

HEERF Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

CARES funding has been exhausted, application is no longer available

Update: April 7, 2022

Central Lakes College received $829,096 in Federal CARES funding that was to be distributed directly to students. Of this amount, $57,596 remained to be disbursed to students in the form of a CARES Emergency Grant for this past summer and current fall terms. Students were required to submit an application explaining their emergency needs due COVID related issues. $9,500 was given to approved CARES Emergency Grant applicants during the summer term (May through August 2020). The remaining $48,096 was disbursed directly to fall CARES Emergency Grant applicants (August through October 2020).

EligibilityStudents who meet all criteria below are eligible to apply:1. Working towards a degree or certificate at Central Lakes College.2. Enrolled in Fall term 2020 in at least one in-person/face to face course, even if that course moved to an online format due to the coronavirus.3. Demonstrates eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid by having a FAFSA on file.

*Per the US Department of Education, international students, students enrolled exclusively in online courses and students taking college courses as part of their high school studies are not eligible to receive CARES Act funding.

 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) of 2021

UPDATE: March 30, 2021

Dear CLC Student,

As you may know, the federal government recently passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) of 2021. A portion of the CRRSAA funds is directed toward supporting students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

The CRRSAA Act requires that the emergency money distributed to students be used to cover student expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Eligible expenses include the student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare.

Central Lakes College will disburse these funds using Bank Mobile. To avoid unnecessary delays, please sign into your Bank Mobile account and verify your refund preference. If you do not have a Bank Mobile account, please contact cashiers@clcmn.edu or call 218-855-8029 for an activation code. My hope is that these funds allow you to continue pursuing your educational goals.

At this time, the federal government has not issued guidance regarding the tax status of the CRRSAA disbursement. Please be advised this grant may be counted as income when you do your 2021 taxes.

If you have any questions about these grants, please contact our Campus Welcome Center at 218-855-8000.

This is a challenging time, and you may be struggling with many responsibilities on campus, at work and at home. It is important that you know that we are here to help. Please visit the CLC Counseling Services page at https://www.clcmn.edu/advising-2/counseling/ or call 218-855-8015 to access support services, schedule an appointment with counselor, Suzanne Karsnia, or access free emotional and mental health support.

We, the Central Lakes College Community, will get through this together. Know that our faculty and staff are dedicated to ensuring you complete the semester successfully.

Sincerely,

Dr. Hara Charlier, President
Central Lakes College

 Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) of 2021

UPDATE: March 30, 2021

Central Lakes College received $829,096 in Federal CRRSAA funding that is to be distributed directly to students. Of this amount, approximately $48,500 is being held to be disbursed to students in the form of CRRSAA Emergency Grants for this spring, summer and fall terms. Students are required to submit an application explaining their emergency needs due COVID related issues. The application is available here.

Eligibility for CRRSAA Emergency Grants
Students who meet all criteria below are eligible to apply:
1. Working towards a degree or certificate at Central Lakes College.
2. Enrolled in Spring term 2021, Summer term 2021, or Fall term 2021
3. Demonstrates eligibility for Federal Title IV financial aid by having a FAFSA on file.
*Per the US Department of Education, international students and students taking college courses as part of their high school studies are not eligible to receive CRRSAA Act funding (see below).
4. We appreciate students applying for a grant only if you have experienced unexpected expenses and have not recently received other sources of emergency funding.

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) of 2021 Information
Central Lakes College (CLC) has completed the appropriate paperwork to the U.S. Department of Education to receive CRRSAA Act funding.  On March 18, 2021, we were approved to receive $829,096 in CRRSAA Emergency Grants for students.  CLC intends to distribute all but approximately $48,500 to eligible students as required by the CRRSAA Act agreement. The $48,500 is being held for CRRSAA Emergency Grants for spring, summer and fall semester.

Direct Funds Distribution
As of March 30, 2021, CLC is distributing approximately $780,000 in CRRSAA Act funding directly to eligible students.  These grants are designed to assist students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus.  Expenses considered included food, housing, course materials, technology, health and child care.

Eligibility
During spring semester 2021, CLC had 1106 students who met basic eligibility requirements to be considered for this funding (Section 484 Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965) thus potentially eligible to be awarded CRRSAA Act funding.  Of this number 809 received an CRRSAA Act award.

Who is eligible for CRRSAA Act Grants
Eligibility criteria for CRRSAA Act funding was determined based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of General Counsel.  Eligible students must have been enrolled and actively participating in at least one Spring Semester 2021 course.

*Who is not eligible for CRRSAA Act Grants
Those who are not eligible include High school students, College in the Schools students, PSEO students, those being assessed senior citizen tuition rates, incarcerated students, faculty or staff who received tuition waivers, students receiving full tuition reimbursement from a 3rd Party vendor, International students, DACA/Dream Act students and those enrolled in non-credit courses.

Process
CLC is making CRRSAA Act Grants to students through two methods.  Eligible students received based on the following formula:

Students that are Pell Eligible (EFC of $0 – $5,711) will receive a $1,000 award

Students that have a High Unmet Need (EFC of $5,712-$10,000) will receive a $765 award

A portion of the funding ($48,500) has been retained for distribution through an Emergency Grant program.  Eligible students who had additional expenses related to COVID-19, including items like food, housing, course materials, technology health care and child care, are able to complete a brief application to receive additional funding.  These emergency funds cannot be applied directly to institutional charges on a student’s account.

Contact
Students with questions about receiving CRRSAA Act funding may contact Central Lakes College at 218-855-8031.

Detailed Information
The federal government recently passed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) of 2021. A portion of CRRSAA funds are directed toward supporting students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

The CRRSAA Act requires that the emergency money distributed to students be used to cover student expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Eligible expenses include the student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare.

Central Lakes College will disburse these funds using Bank Mobile. To avoid unnecessary delays, please sign into your Bank Mobile account and verify your refund preference.  If you do not have a Bank Mobile account, please contact cashiers@clcmn.edu or call 218-855-8029 for an activation code.

At this time, the federal government has not issued guidance regarding the tax status of the CRRSAA disbursement. Please be advised this grant may be counted as income when you do your 2021 taxes.

If you have any questions about these grants, please contact our Campus Welcome Center at 218-855-8000.

This is a challenging time, and you may be struggling with many responsibilities on campus, at work and at home. It is important that you know that we are here to help. Please visit the CLC Counseling Services page at https://www.clcmn.edu/advising-2/counseling/ or call 218-855-8015 to access support services, schedule an appointment with counselor, Suzanne Karsnia, or access free emotional and mental health support.

We, the Central Lakes College Community, will get through this together.  Know that our faculty and staff are dedicated to ensuring you complete the semester successfully.

CRRSAA Act Student Stimulus Funds to Be Disbursed by CLC
These funds will be disbursed to students from Central Lakes College using BankMobile. Please sign into BankMobile to verify your refund preference. If you do not have BankMobile, please contact cashiers@clcmn.edu or call 218-855-8029 for an activation code

Based on my financial aid award for Spring Semester, 2021:

I received my refund as a direct deposit to my existing bank account. *
This means your federal CRRSAA Act stimulus funds will also be directly deposited to your bank account and no further action is required. *

I received my spring semester refund right on my BankMobile/CLC Student ID Card.*
This means your federal CRRSAA Act stimulus funds will also be deposited to your BankMobile/CLC Student ID Card and no further action is required.

I received my spring semester refund as a check from Central Lakes College. *
This means that we need to visit.  There are a variety of reasons why your refund would have been mailed from Central Lakes College.  Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu so we can research your individual circumstances and not delay your stimulus fund disbursement.

I received my spring semester refund as a check from BankMobile. *
This means that you haven’t yet established a refund preference with BankMobile, which will delay your stimulus dollars.  Let us help!  Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu and we can send an activation code to you with a link to set your refund preference.

I did not receive a financial aid refund for spring semester. *
This does not mean that you are not entitled to receive federal CRRSAA Act stimulus funds from CLC, however, you will need to establish a refund preference in BankMobile.  Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu so that we can send you an activation code and link to set things up.

I never received/can’t find/don’t know what a BankMobile/Student ID card is, or have extenuating circumstances. *
Email cashiers@clcmn.edu and we can help.  There is no need to wait for a new card to arrive in the mail, because an activation code can be emailed immediately.  If you have other questions, please contact us because we want to help. Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu or call 218-855-8029, if you need assistance.

*ALL students are strongly encouraged to sign into their BankMobile and/or E-Services account(s) to verify their contact and preference information, especially if changes to address, phone, or financial institution have occurred within the past six months.

 

Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Information
Central Lakes College (CLC) completed and returned to the U.S. Department of Education the required Certification and Agreement application to receive CARES Act funding.  On April 28, 2020, we were approved to receive $1,658,191 in CARES Act dollars.   CLC intends to distribute no less than 50% of this appropriation to eligible students as required by the CARES Act agreement.

Distribution
As of May 11, 2020, CLC has distributed $771,500 in CARES Act funding directly to eligible students.  These grants are designed to assist students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus.  Expenses considered included food, housing, course materials, technology, health and child care.

Eligibility
During spring semester 2020, CLC had 1826 students who met basic eligibility requirements to be considered for this funding (Section 484 Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965) thus potentially eligible to be awarded CARES Act funding.  Of this number 1395 received CARES Act award.

Who is eligible for CARES Act Grants
Eligibility criteria for CARES Act funding was determined based on guidance from the U.S. Department of Education and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of General Counsel.  Eligible students must have been enrolled and actively participating in at least one Spring Semester 2020 course.

Who is not eligible for CARES Act Grants
Those who are not eligible include High school students, College in the Schools students, PSEO students, those being assessed senior citizen tuition rates, incarcerated students, faculty or staff who received tuition waivers, students receiving full tuition reimbursement from a 3rd Party vendor, entirely online students prior to 3/5/2020, International students, DACA/Dream Act students and those enrolled in non-credit courses.

Process
CLC is making CARES Act Grants to students through two methods.  Eligible students received based on the following formula:

* Registered for 1-5 credits = $200

* Registered for 6-12 credits = $300

* Registered for 13+ credits = $400

* Pell recipients who were registered for at least one credit received an additional $500

A portion of the funding has been retained for distribution through an Emergency Grant program.  Eligible students who had additional expenses related to COVID-19, including items like food, housing, course materials, technology health care and child care, are able to complete a brief application to receive additional funding.  These emergency funds cannot be applied directly to institutional charges on a students account.

Contact
Students with questions about receiving CARES Act funding may contact Central Lakes College at 218-855-8031.

Detailed Information
The federal government recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. A portion of CARES funds are directed toward supporting students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

The CARES Act requires that the emergency money distributed to students be used to cover student expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Eligible expenses include the student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare.

Central Lakes College will disburse these funds using Bank Mobile. To avoid unnecessary delays, please sign into your Bank Mobile account and verify your refund preference.  If you do not have a Bank Mobile account, please contact cashiers@clcmn.edu or call 218-855-8029 for an activation code. My hope is that these funds allow you to continue pursuing your educational goals.

At this time, the federal government has not issued guidance regarding the tax status of this disbursement.  Please be advised this grant may be counted as income when you do your 2020 taxes.

If you have any questions about these grants, please contact our Campus Welcome Center at 218-855-8000.

This is a challenging time and I know you may be feeling stressed or anxious.  You can seek support services on our campus by contacting CLC’s Counselor, Suzanne Karsnia, at 218-855-8015.  In addition, United Healthcare is offering a free emotional support help line for all students through Optum, one of their subsidiary companies.  Their 24/7 toll-free helpline number, 866-342-6892, is free of charge and open to any student.

We, the Central Lakes College Community, will get through this together.  Know that our faculty and staff are dedicated to ensuring you complete the semester successfully.

Cares Act Student Stimulus Funds To Be Disbursed by CLC
These funds will be disbursed to students from Central Lakes College using Bank Mobile. Please sign into your Bank Mobile account to verify your refund preference. If you do not have a Bank Mobile account, please contact cashiers@clcmn.edu or call 218-855-8029 for an activation code

Based on my financial aid award for Spring Semester, 2020:

I received my refund as a direct deposit to my existing bank account. *
This means your federal CARES Act stimulus funds will also be directly deposited to your bank account and no further action is required. *

I received my spring semester refund right on my Bank Mobile/CLC Student ID Card.*
This means your federal CARES Act stimulus funds will also be deposited to your Bank Mobile/CLC Student ID Card and no further action is required. *

I received my spring semester refund as a check from Central Lakes College. *
This means that we need to visit.  There are a variety of reasons why your refund would have been mailed from Central Lakes College.  Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu so we can research your individual circumstances and not delay your stimulus fund disbursement.

I received my spring semester refund as a check from Bank Mobile. *
This means that you haven’t yet established a refund preference with Bank Mobile, which will delay your stimulus dollars.  Let us help!  Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu and we can send an activation code to you with a link to set your refund preference.

I did not receive a financial aid refund for spring semester. *
This does not mean that you are not entitled to receive federal CARES Act stimulus funds from CLC, however, you will need to establish a refund preference in Bank Mobile.  Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu so that we can send you an activation code and link to set things up.

I never received/can’t find/don’t know what a Bank Mobile/Student ID card is, or have extenuating circumstances. *
Email cashiers@clcmn.edu and we can help.  There is no need to wait for a new card to arrive in the mail, because an activation code can be emailed immediately.  If you have other questions, please contact us because we want to help.  The CLC business office are working remotely.  Please email cashiers@clcmn.edu or call 218-855-8029, if you need assistance.

*ALL students are strongly encouraged to sign into their Bank Mobile and/or E-Services account(s) to verify their contact and preference information, especially if changes to address, phone, or financial institution have occurred within the past six months.

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