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

Nash Community College signed and submitted the Certification and Agreement to the US Department of Education on April 27, 2020. The college received a Grant Award Notification from the US Department of Education on May 12, 2020. Under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES act, the college was allocated $1,299,061. As part of the Certification and Agreement, Nash Community College intends to use no less than 50% of the funds received to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

The estimated number of students eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 is 1,094. After removing students that were enrolled in all online classes in the Spring 2020 semester, Nash Community College determined that approximately 800 students would be eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. Based on the estimated number of eligible students, the college allocated funds based on EFC and enrollment status.

On May 22, 2020, an email was sent to all students with the qualifications and instructions on the application process for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). A reminder email was sent to all students on June 1, 2020.

As of August 24, 2020, Nash Community College has awarded 537 students in the amount of $651,346.

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Nash Community College has received funding to assist students affected by the disruption of campus activities due to COVID-19.

In order to qualify for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) emergency grant funding, a student must have completed the 2019-2020 FAFSA application and be eligible for Title IV funding as defined by Section 484 of the Higher Education Act. In addition to a completed FAFSA application, the following criteria apply:
Students must complete the CARES Act Emergency Grant application that is available on WebAdvisor under student forms. Students must attest that their need is related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19 and falls into an eligible category of expenses.

  • The student must have been enrolled in the Spring 2020 semester in at least one face-to-face class before the disruption of campus activities.
  • The student must be in a program eligible for Title IV funding

Awards range from $125 to $1,000 and are based on EFC (Expected Family Contribution) and Spring 2020 enrollment status. The allocation of funding is referenced in the table below.

EFC RangeFull Time (12+ hours)Three-Quarter time
(9-11 hours)
Half-Time (6-8 hours)Less-than-half-time
(1-5 credit hours)
$0$1,000$750$500$250
$1 – $5576$750$563$375$188
$5,577 and higher$500$375$250$125

Nash Community College will disburse funds using Heartland/ESCI using the student’s selected disbursement methods. If your selected disbursement method is a paper check, please review your mailing address on Self-Service and update as needed.

These funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Nash Community College anticipates the first disbursement of CARES Act funding to be disbursed by June 10, 2020.

Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)-Emergency Financial Aid Grants

In compliance with requirements of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), Nash Community College acknowledges that the College has used the student allotment portion of the funds received under Section 314(a)(3) of CRRSAA to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The College was funded $649,531 from the Department of Education in CRRSAA Emergency Relief funds pursuant to the College’s Certification of Agreement for Financial Aid Grants to Students.

Nash Community College allocated Federal student emergency grants to Spring, 2021 curriculum students who were enrolled in eligible degree programs, if students had a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for the academic year and were meeting satisfactory academic progress, using the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) to establish the level of need. The College also considered the student’s enrollment for Spring, 2021 when determining the award amounts.

On May 3, 2021, Nash Community College awarded 679 students in the amount of $649,675 (portion funded from CRRSAA institutional allocation).

Awards ranged from $275 to $1,300 based on EFC
and Spring 2021 enrollment status. The allocation of funding is referenced in the table below.

EFC RangeFull Time (12+ hours)Half-Time (6-11 hours)Less-than-half-time
(1-5 credit hours)
$0$1,300$875$425
$1 – $8,500$900$575$275

Nash Community College disbursed funds using Heartland/ESCI using the student’s selected disbursement methods.

American Rescue Plan (ARP)-Emergency Financial Aid Grants - Summer 2021

In compliance with requirements of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Nash Community College acknowledges that the College has been allotted funding as authorized by Public Law 117-2 to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The College was funded $2,664,773 from the Department of Education in ARP Emergency Relief funds pursuant to the College’s Certification of Agreement for Financial Aid Grants to Students.

Nash Community College allocated Federal student emergency grants to Summer 2021 curriculum students who were enrolled in eligible degree programs, if students had a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for the academic year, using the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) to establish the level of need while prioritizing those students with “exceptional need”. The College also considered the student’s enrollment for Summer 2021 when determining the award amounts.

On July 22, 2021, Nash Community College awarded 358 students emergency student relief grants in the amount totaling $216,800.

Awards ranged from $275 to $1,300 based on EFC and Summer 2021 enrollment status. The allocation of funding is referenced in the table below.

EFC Range Full Time (12+ hours) Half-Time (6-11 hours) Less-than-half-time
(1-5 credit hours)
$0 $1,300 $875 $425
$1 – $8,500 $900 $575 $275

Nash Community College disbursed funds using Heartland/ESCI using the student’s selected disbursement methods.

The American Relief Plan Act funds are being distributed on a semester-by-semester basis beginning in the Summer 2021 semester and continuing until the funds are depleted.

American Rescue Plan (ARP)-Emergency Financial Aid Grants - Fall 2021

In compliance with requirements of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Nash Community College acknowledges that the College has been allotted funding as authorized by Public Law 117-2 to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The College was funded $2,664,773 from the Department of Education in ARP Emergency Relief funds pursuant to the College’s Certification of Agreement for Financial Aid Grants to Students.

Nash Community College allocated Federal student emergency grants to Fall 2021 curriculum students who were enrolled in eligible degree programs, if students had a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for the academic year, using the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) to establish the level of need while prioritizing those students with “exceptional need”. The College also considered the student’s enrollment for Fall 2021 when determining the award amounts.

On October 22, 2021, Nash Community College awarded 923 students emergency student relief grants in the amount totaling $967,300.

Awards ranged from $400 to $1,500 based on EFC and Fall 2021 enrollment status. The allocation of funding is referenced in the table below.

Nash Community College disbursed funds using Heartland/ESCI using the student’s selected disbursement methods.

EFC RangeFull Time (12+ hours)Half-Time (6-11 hours)Less-than-half-time
(1-5 credit hours)
$0$1,500$1,000$600
$1 – $8,500$1,100$700$400

The American Relief Plan Act funds are being distributed on a semester by semester basis beginning in the Summer 2021 semester and continuing until the funds are depleted.

American Rescue Plan (ARP)-Emergency Financial Aid Grants- Spring 2022

In compliance with requirements of the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Nash Community College acknowledges that the College has been allotted funding as authorized by Public Law 117-2 to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. The College was funded $2,664,773 from the Department of Education in ARP Emergency Relief funds pursuant to the College’s Certification of Agreement for Financial Aid Grants to Students.

Nash Community College allocated Federal student emergency grants to Spring 2022 curriculum students who were enrolled in eligible degree programs, if students had a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for the academic year, using the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) to establish the level of need while prioritizing those students with “exceptional need”. The College also considered the student’s enrollment for Spring 2022 when determining the award amounts.

On April 11, 2022, Nash Community College awarded 804 students emergency student relief grants in the amount totaling $828,600.

Awards ranged from $400 to $1,500 based on EFC and Spring 2022 enrollment status. The allocation of funding is referenced in the table below.

Nash Community College disbursed funds using Heartland/ESCI using the student’s selected disbursement methods.

EFC RangeFull Time (12+ hours)Half-Time (6-11 hours)Less-than-half-time
(1-5 credit hours)
$0$1,500$1,000$600
$1 – $8,500$1,100$700$400

The American Relief Plan Act funds are being distributed on a semester by semester basis beginning in the Summer 2021 semester and continuing until the funds are depleted.

Contacts

Tammy Lester

Tammy Lester

Director, Financial Aid
Building: Building A
Room: 2011
Phone: 252-451-8371
Priscilla Dickens

Priscilla Dickens

Assistant Director, Financial Aid
Building: Building A
Room: 2012
Phone: 252-451-8296
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