Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
The information below is provided in compliance with the Department of Education’s CARES Act Reporting requirements.
South Suburban College acknowledges that it signed and returned the federal Certification and Agreement to receive CARES Act funding on April 15, 2020, and agreed to use no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Grants to students.
The College received: $1,104,212 of HEERF I funds on 5/7/20, $1,104,212 of HEERF II funds on 1/19/21, $5,255,031 of HEERF III funds on 5/14/21, and $453,978 of HEERF III SSARP funds on 7/14/22, totaling to $7,917,433 of funding from the US Department of Education for HEERF Emergency Financial Aid Grants to be distributed to students. These disbursements made are sent out in different phases, each having different requirements and methods of the amount received. All students who did meet the eligibility requirements were sent a check. Please be sure to update any change of address as soon as possible as it helps to avoid any delays.
- As of 5/31/20, SSC has cumulatively distributed $531,000 funds directly to 780 students of HEERF I funds, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 1 Disbursements.
- As of 6/30/20, SSC has distributed $117,650 funds directly to 343 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 1 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I funds to date is $648,650.00 to 1,123 students.
- As of 9/30/20, SSC has distributed $213,200 directly to 377 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 1 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I funds to date is $861,850 to 1,500 students.
- As of 12/31/20, there were no additional checks sent out as of this date. Total cumulative distribution to date of HEERF I funds is $861,850 to 1,500 students.
- As of 3/31/21, SSC has distributed $174,950 directly to 551 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 1 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I funds to date is $1,036,800.00 to 2,051 students.
- As of 6/30/21, SSC has distributed $1,087,800 directly to 1,364 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 2 for the first 690 students that total to $547,100 and to Phase 3 Disbursements for the last 674 students that total to $540,700. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I and II funds to date is $2,124,600.00 to 3,415 students.
- As of 9/30/21, SSC has distributed $83,500 directly to 108 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 4 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I and II funds to date is $2,208,100 to 3,523 students.
- As of 12/31/21, there were no additional checks sent out as of this date. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I and II funds to date is $2,208,100 to 3,523 students.
- As of 3/31/22, SSC has distributed $1,986,200 directly to 2,296 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 5 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I, II, and III funds to date is $4,194,300 to 5,819 students.
- As of 6/30/22, SSC has distributed $1,744,000 directly to 1,949 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 6 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I, II, and III funds to date is $5,938,300 to 7,768 students.
- As of 9/30/22, SSC has distributed $2,400 directly to 3 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 6 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I, II, and III funds to date is $5,940,700 to 7,771 students.
- As of 12/31/22, SSC has distributed $1,833,950 directly to 2,026 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 7 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I, II, and III funds to date is $7,774,650 to 9,797 students.
- As of 3/31/23, SSC has distributed $1,600 directly to 2 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 7 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I, II, and III funds to date is $7,776,250 to 9,799 students.
- As of 6/30/23, SSC has distributed $141,250 directly to 670 students, in accordance with Section 18004(a)(1) of the HEERF Act. For total estimated number of students who are eligible and the method, please refer to Phase 8 Disbursements. Total cumulative distribution of HEERF I, II, and III funds to date is $7,917,500 ($67 coming from South Suburban College’s Institutional Portion) to 10,469 students.
INSTITUTIONAL, MSI, AND SSARP HEERF QUARTERLY BASIS UPDATES
2020
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 09/30/20 – POSTED 10/9/20
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 09/30/20 – REVISED 10/28/20
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 09/30/20 – REVISED 9/10/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 12/31/20 – POSTED 1/4/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 12/31/20 – REVISED 1/8/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 12/31/20 – REVISED 9/10/21
2021
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 03/31/21 – POSTED 4/8/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 03/31/21 – REVISED 9/10/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 06/30/21 – POSTED 7/8/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 06/30/21 – REVISED 7/21/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 06/30/21 – REVISED 8/23/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 06/30/21 – REVISED 9/10/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 09/30/21 – POSTED – 10/08/21
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 12/31/21 POSTED – 1/10/22
2022
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 3/31/22 POSTED – 4/8/22
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 3/31/22 REVISED – 4/13/22
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 6/30/22 POSTED – 7/7/22
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 6/30/22 REVISED – 7/12/22
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 6/30/22 REVISED – 8/12/22
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 9/30/22 POSTED – 10/6/22
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 9/30/22 REVISED – 11/16/22
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 12/31/22 POSTED – 1/10/23
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 12/31/22 REVISED – 3/6/23
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 12/31/22 REVISED – 4/17/23
2023
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 3/31/23 POSTED – 4/10/23
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 6/30/23 POSTED – 7/10/23
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 6/30/23 REVISED – 7/17/23
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 9/30/23 POSTED – 8/1/23
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – 9/30/23 REVISED – 9/13/23
The total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in 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 2,051 students.
The College first disbursed the aid using a need-based formula related to the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the student’s ISIR. A graduated disbursement formula was then developed which took into account the total amount of CARES Act money available to our Pell recipients (75%) and our non-Pell recipients (25%). Disbursements for each of our two categories was then further broken down by enrollment status of full-time, three-quarter time, half time, and less than half time.
These disbursements were made to students who are meeting satisfactory progress guidelines, taking college credit courses, and not exclusively taking online courses.
The College is working on a needs-based application to further assist our students in successfully manage their educational experience. A needs assessment survey was emailed to all of our students to help the College understand the levels of support that is needed.
The second phase of CARES checks was sent out early April 2021 to eligible students based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as a result of their FAFSA, and number of actively enrolled credit hours. Students had to meet the following criteria: must have received an official 2019-2020 and/or 2020-2021 FAFSA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and meet the Title IV Federal Financial Aid eligibility requirements. In addition, the student must have been enrolled in a degree-seeking program for Fall 2020 and not exclusively enrolled in an online program (an educational program that has no residential classes over the course of the entire program) for terms awarded before December 27, 2020.
SSC developed this tiered approach to provide more substantial award amounts to students with higher EFCs. This method will be utilized for distribution to enrolled and qualifying students in future terms as long as there is money available.
| Tier | 0 EFC | Low EFC (0 < EFC <= 5576) |
High EFC (EFC > 5576) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ Credit Hours | $950 | $850 | $750 |
| 9–11 Credit Hours | $850 | $750 | $650 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $750 | $650 | $550 |
| 1-5 Credit Hours | $650 | $550 | $450 |
The third phase of CARES checks was sent out early June 2021 to eligible students based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as a result of their FAFSA, and number of actively enrolled credit hours. Students had to meet the following criteria: must have received an official 2020-2021 FAFSA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and meet the Title IV Federal Financial Aid eligibility requirements. In addition, the student must have been enrolled in a degree-seeking program for the Spring 2021 semester.
SSC developed this tiered approach to provide more substantial award amounts to students with higher EFCs. This method will be utilized for distribution to enrolled and qualifying students in future terms as long as the money is available.
| Tier | 0 EFC | Low EFC (0 < EFC <= 5576) |
High EFC (EFC > 5576) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ Credit Hours | $950 | $850 | $750 |
| 9–11 Credit Hours | $850 | $750 | $650 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $750 | $650 | $550 |
| 1-5 Credit Hours | $650 | $550 | $450 |
The last remaining funds of CARES (HEERF I & II) were disbursed for Summer 2021 enrollment. Checks were sent out in early August 2021 to eligible students based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as a result of their FAFSA, and number of actively enrolled credit hours. Students had to meet the following criteria: must have received an official 2020-2021 FAFSA, maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and meet the Title IV Federal Financial Aid eligibility requirements. In addition, the student must have been enrolled in a degree-seeking program for the Summer 2021 semester.
SSC developed this tiered approach to provide more substantial award amounts to students with higher EFCs. This method will be utilized for distribution to enrolled and qualifying students in future terms as long as the money is available.
| Tier | 0 EFC | Low EFC (0 < EFC <= 5576) |
High EFC (EFC > 5576) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ Credit Hours | $950 | $850 | $750 |
| 9 – 11 Credit Hours | $850 | $750 | $650 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $750 | $650 | $550 |
| 1-5 Credit Hours | $650 | $550 | $450 |
This disbursement was based on the Fall 2021 registration. It counted students who were enrolled in credit only courses after the 10th day.
Those in dual enrollment, high school, or step up programs were not eligible. The chart below shows how much you would receive based on the credit intensity:
| Enrollment Intensity | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| 12+ Credit Hours | $1000 |
| 9 – 11 Credit Hours | $900 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $800 |
| 1-5 Credit Hours | $700 |
This disbursement was based on the Spring 2022 registration. It counted students who were enrolled in credit only courses after the 10th day.
Those in dual enrollment, high school, or step up programs were not included in the distribution. The chart below shows how much you would receive based on the credit intensity:
| Tier | 0 EFC | (0 < EFC <= 5576) | EFC > 5576) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ Credit Hours | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| 9–11 Credit Hours | $1,000 | $950 | $900 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $900 | $850 | $800 |
| 1-5 Credit Hours | $800 | $750 | $700 |
Emails were also sent within 3 weeks of the distribution notifying students of the intent of the funding.
This disbursement was based on the Fall 2022 registration. It counted students who were enrolled in credit only courses after the 10th day.
Those in dual enrollment, high school, or step up programs were not included in the distribution. The chart below shows how much you would receive based on the credit intensity:
| Tier | 0 EFC | (0 < EFC <= 5576) | EFC > 5576) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12+ Credit Hours | $1,100 | $1,050 | $1,000 |
| 9–11 Credit Hours | $1,000 | $950 | $900 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $900 | $850 | $800 |
| 1-5 Credit Hours | $800 | $750 | $700 |
Emails were also sent within 3 weeks of the distribution notifying students of the intent of the funding.
This disbursement was based on the Spring 2023 registration. It counted students who were enrolled in credit only courses after the 10th day and had a 0 EFC on file. This is due to this grant being a needs-based grant and limited funding was available.
| Tier | 0 EFC |
|---|---|
| 12+ Credit Hours | $400 |
| 9–11 Credit Hours | $300 |
| 6-8 Credit Hours | $200 |
| 1-5 Credit Hours | $100 |
Emails were also sent within 3 weeks of the distribution notifying students of the intent of the funding.