Cuyahoga Community CollegeCRRSAA-HEERF (Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds) II Student Emergency Fund
Through the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSAA) Act, Tri-C has been awarded additional funds by the U.S. Department of Education to make emergency financial aid awards to assist students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to continue their education.
Cuyahoga Community College CRRSAA emergency financial aid awards are prioritized for Tri-C students with exceptional financial need to cover costs, such as tuition and fees, food assistance, housing assistance, health care (including mental health care) emergencies, childcare emergencies, and other educational related expenses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. As funds remain available, eligible students may be awarded through February 2022.
Eligible students must:
- Be currently enrolled at Cuyahoga Community Collegein an eligible Title IV (credit) program for the Summer 2021 semester; the current semester funds are being awarded
- Demonstrate exceptional financial need or emergency expenses related to COVID-19
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (e.g. permanent resident) and must have already completed high school or its equivalent
- See our CRRSAA-HEERF II Student Emergency Fund FAQs for details
Please contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for more information regarding the application process.
Examples of emergency financial need or emergency expenses due to COVID-19 pandemic include, but are not limited to:
- Tuition assistance
- Food assistance
- Housing assistance
- Child care emergencies
- Health emergencies
- Technology and equipment needs
Students with demonstrated emergency expenses or disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for funds up to $1,500.
Applying for Tri-C CCRSSA-HEERF II funds
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- Contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office via Live Chat, calling 216-987-6000 #2, stop by in-person during our in-person service hours, or by emailing financialaid@tri-c.eduto determine eligibility;
- CRRSAA-HEERF II Student Emergency Fund application will open beginning May 10th for Tri-C students who will be enrolled for the Summer 2021 Semester
- Students can choose to receive funds directly by direct deposit or check by mail, or have the funds applied to their student billing account to help pay tuition and other college charges. Any remaining balance after charges are paid will be refunded to the student according to the college refund process.
- Contact the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office via Live Chat, calling 216-987-6000 #2, stop by in-person during our in-person service hours, or by emailing financialaid@tri-c.eduto determine eligibility;
The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships team reviews applications Monday through Friday. Students will be notified of their application status in their my Tri-C space under the “View My Messages” link. Please allow 5-7 business days to process.
Live Webinars
DAILY VIRTUAL FINANCIAL EDUCATION SESSIONS
The Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office invites you to join us in our daily virtual workshops. All sessions will be hosted weekdays from 3-3:30 p.m. This schedule will be updated on a weekly basis so please check back often. If you have any questions please contact adam.dilulio@tri-c.edu.
Important HEERF News and Updates
According to the National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA):
Consumer Protection Groups Say Financial Aid-Related Scams Using COVID to Target Students
Scammers are taking advantage of the ongoing pandemic in attempts to obtain students’ financial and personal information, in some instances posing as financial aid offices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning last week notifying students that suspicious emails claiming to be from the “Financial Department” at their respective institutions are advertising how to receive the economic stimulus check.
HEERF Act Declaration Reporting
The federal government has awarded an additional $23 million to Tri-C, of which at least $5 million will be allocated to students in emergency financial aid grants, in addition to any remaining CARES -HEERF I student emergency funds still to be allocated. Funds will provide emergency financial aid support for students experiencing exceptional financial need and/or emergency expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 30 day fund report (initial report) and the quarterly (45 day) fund reporting provides the required updates of the numbers of Tri-C students receiving funds through the HEERF program, and the total amount awarded.