Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III Reporting
Dakota College at Bottineau signed, on May 13, 2021, the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement Supplemental award notice , with the assurance that the institution will use, no less than $661,607 to provide emergency financial grants to students whose lives have been disrupted, many of whom are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. Dakota College at Bottineau has the responsibility of determining how grants will be distributed to students, how the amount of each student grant is calculated, and the development of any instructions or directions that are provided to students about the grant. As under the CRRSAA, institutions are directed with the American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial grants to students. Financial grants for students may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s supplemental award [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.:
$661,607
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants.: 603
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students:
$81,000 07/09/2021
$406,500 09/23/2021
$451,900 09/29/2021
$555,307 12/29/2021
$661,607 03/31/2022- This is the final disbursement
The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant:
243 09/29/2021
322 12/29/2021
371 03/31/2022- This is the final disbursement
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive- Summer 2021
Student who have submitted a FAFSA, are enrolled for summer 2021 semester and are Pell eligible will receive a block grant based on their enrollment. This block grant is being given with the assumption that students who have the greatest need, as determined by the FAFSA, have expenses that are not covered by financial aid offered or other sources of income. Because this is a block grant students must have had a FAFSA submitted by June 16th to qualify. Block grants for Pell Eligible students will be in the following amounts:
$500 for 1 to 5 credits
$1000 for 6 to 8 credits
$1500 for 9 to 11 credits
$2000 for 12 or more credits
Student emergency relief funds will be paid directly to students unless they indicate in writing that they would like the funds applied to their account. Students receiving the block grant will be sent an email before the funds are disbursed asking if they would like their grant applied to their bill or sent directly to them.
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive- Fall 2021
Student who have submitted a FAFSA, are enrolled for Fall 2021 semester and are Pell eligible will receive a block grant based on their enrollment. This block grant is being given with the assumption that students who have the greatest need, as determined by the FAFSA, have expenses that are not covered by financial aid offered or other sources of income. Because this is a block grant students must have had a FAFSA submitted by September 7th to qualify. Block grants for Pell Eligible students will be in the following amounts:
$500 for 1 to 5 credits
$1000 for 6 to 8 credits
$1500 for 9 to 11 credits
$2000 for 12 or more credits
Student emergency relief funds will be paid directly to students unless they indicate in writing that they would like the funds applied to their account. Students receiving the block grant will be sent an email before the funds are disbursed asking if they would like their grant applied to their bill or sent directly to them.
Students must make an application for consideration of the HEERF Grant. They are only eligible to apply for this funding if they were not eligible for the block grant supplied to Pell eligible students and meet the following requirements:
Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program.
Must be enrolled in fall 2021 semester.
Funds will be awarded on a first come first serve basis until all funds are expended. The Federal HEERF III Emergency Grant is awarded on a one-time basis, and is not renewable. Due to limited funding, award amounts are not negotiable at this time. Students who have not submitted a FAFSA are still eligible to submit an application but may be asked to provide additional financial information. Students who do not have a FAFSA must also describe in detail how their financial situation has changed due to COVID. Student emergency relief funds will be paid directly to students unless they indicate in writing that they would like the funds applied to their account. Students submitting an application will have the option on the application to select that they would like the grant applied to their bill.
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive- Spring 2021
Students must make an application for consideration of the HEERF Grant. They are only eligible to apply for this funding if they were not eligible for the block grant supplied to Pell eligible students, have not received over $3500 in HEERF and meet the following requirements:
• Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program.
• Must be enrolled in spring 2022 semester (any number of credits).
Funds will be awarded on a first come first serve basis until all funds are expended. The Federal HEERF III Emergency Grant is awarded on a one-time basis, and is not renewable. Due to limited funding, award amounts are not negotiable at this time.
Students who have not submitted a FAFSA are still eligible to submit an application but may be asked to provide additional financial information. Students who do not have a FAFSA must also describe in detail how their financial situation has changed due to COVID.
Student emergency relief funds will be paid directly to students unless they indicate in writing that they would like the funds applied to their account. Students receiving the block grant will be sent an email before the funds are disbursed asking if they would like their grant applied to their bill or sent directly to them. Students submitting an application will have the option on the application to select that they would like the grant applied to their bill.
HEERF Block Grant Email(06/24/2021)
Good Morning,
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides monies to institutions for emergency financial grants to students whose lives have been disrupted, many of whom are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. ARP requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial grants to students.
Students who have submitted a FAFSA, are enrolled in the summer 2021 semester and are Pell eligible will receive a block grant based on the number of credits in which they are enrolled. This block grant is being given with the assumption that students who have the greatest need, as determined by the FAFSA, have expenses that are not covered by the financial aid offered or other sources of income.
1 to 5 credits- $500
6 to 8 credits- $1000
9 to 11 credits- $1500
12 or more credits- $2000
Financial grants for students may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
Student emergency relief funds will be paid directly to students unless they indicate in writing that they would like the funds applied to their account.
If you would like your HEERF II grant applied to your bill at Dakota College at Bottineau please reply back to this email and include this statement:
YES, please apply my HEERF III Grant to my bill.
Email consent must be received back before Thursday July 1st.
Thank you,
HEERF Block Grant Email(09/15/2021)
Good Morning,
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides monies to institutions for emergency financial grants to students whose lives have been disrupted, many of whom are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. ARP requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial grants to students.
Students who have submitted a FAFSA, are enrolled in the Fall 2021 semester and are Pell eligible will receive a block grant based on the number of credits in which they are enrolled. This block grant is being given with the assumption that students who have the greatest need, as determined by the FAFSA, have expenses that are not covered by the financial aid offered or other sources of income.
1 to 5 credits- $500
6 to 8 credits- $1000
9 to 11 credits- $1500
12 or more credits- $2000
Financial grants for students may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
Student emergency relief funds will be paid directly to students unless they indicate in writing that they would like the funds applied to their account.
If you would like your HEERF III grant applied to your bill at Dakota College at Bottineau please reply back to this email and include this statement:
YES, please apply my HEERF III Grant to my bill.
Thank you,
Dakota College at Bottineau
HEERF Application Email(09/15/2021)
Good Morning,
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides monies to institutions for emergency financial grants to students whose lives have been disrupted, many of whom are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. HEERF III may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental health care) or child care.
https://www.dakotacollege.edu/student-life/student-forms/HEERF
Student emergency relief funds will be paid directly to students unless they indicate on the application that they would like the funds applied to their account.
Applications review will start September 27th. Students will receive an email to their email account after the application has been reviewed and an amount for the funding determined.
Thank you,
Dakota College at Bottineau
HEERF Block Grant Email(03/01/2022)
Good Morning,
You are receiving this email because your block grant in the amount of $250 ($350, $450, $550) was disbursed to your student account. This block grant is being given with the assumption that students who have the greatest need, as determined by the FAFSA, have expenses that are not covered by the financial aid offered or other sources of income.
Unless you have notified us that you would like this amount applied towards your student bill you will receive this amount directly. This should be sent to you how you usually get your refunds, i.e., if you usually get direct deposit this is how this will also go.
If you have questions on how your account is set up please contact the business office at 701-228-5430.
The HEERF III grant can be used for any component of the students’ cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
We recognize that these funds may not be enough to address all the hardships faced by Dakota College at Bottineau students. Still we hope that these resources will reduce the burdens face by you, including paying for your education.
Thank you,
Dakota College at Bottineau
HEERF Application Email(03/01/2022)
Good Morning,
You are receiving this email because your HEERF application was approved in the amount of $XXX, this amount was disbursed to your student account.
Unless you have notified us that you would like this amount applied towards your student bill you will receive this amount directly. This should be sent to you how you usually get your refunds, i.e., if you usually get direct deposit this is how this will also go.
If you have questions on how your account is set up please contact the business office at 701-228-5430.
The HEERF III grant can be used for any component of the students’ cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.
We recognize that these funds may not be enough to address all the hardships faced by Dakota College at Bottineau students. Still we hope that these resources will reduce the burdens face by you, including paying for your education.
Thank you,
Dakota College at Bottineau