An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under ARP section 2004(a)(1) programs (CFDAs 84.425E) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) received its Grant Award Notice on May 11, 2021, and was not required by the U.S. Department of Education to sign and return the Certification and Agreement document. The current Certification and Agreement document on file serves as confirmation that the college is in good standing with the Department. MVCC agrees to use no less than 50 percent of these funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Student.
$12,793,061
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP):
As of December 31, 2021, the end of the 4th Quarter, the total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, under Section 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP) is $4,637,000. The cumulative amount distributed to students under Section 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP) is $4,821,256.
The estimated 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 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP).
Between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, the total number of students eligible to participate was 5,993. The cumulative number of students 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 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP) is 9,157.
The total number of students who have received ARP (HEERF III) funds:
As of December 31, 2021, the end of the 4th Quarter, the total number of students between October 1, 2021, and December 31, 2021, awarded under Section 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP) were 4,637. The cumulative number of students awarded under Section 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP) is 4,755.
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP).
The college has prioritized students with exceptional needs into four groups:
Priority Group One- Application Deadline December 10, 2021
- Priority Group 1-All PELL eligible students and students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $12,000 or less will receive applications on September 21, 2021
- Priority Group 2 – All students who have completed FAFSA and students who applied for Rise Act will receive applications in October 2021
- Priority Group 3 - All fall 2021 students enrolled as of August 23, 2021, will receive applications in October 202 Students enrolled in ABE/ESL/GED and DACA students are included in Priority Group 3. No FAFSA completion is required for priority group 3.
- Priority Group 4- International students who have demonstrated hardship according to SEVIS guidelines. Applications will be made available to international students in November 2021. No FAFSA completion is required for priority group 4.
By submitting HEERF III applications, students will certify they have incurred unexpected expenses due to COVID-19.
A flat rate of $1,000 will be awarded to students who completed the HEERF III application and are determined eligible, and funds will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
November 8-18 2021, the college set up tables around the campus to assist students in applying for the HEERF funds on the spot. Students were directed to complete the application sent to their student e-mail account. Students must complete the application to document their coronavirus-related expenses and, if they so choose authorization to use funds to pay any unpaid fall 2021 tuition. The Financial Aid Office reviews and approves applications. Students who applied and did not meet eligibility guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education and MVCC were provided information on other resources including scholarship information through MVCC Foundation and services offered through the Counseling Department.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the HEERF III funds. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive HEERF III funds and how much they would receive under Section 2004 (a)(1), (a)(4) HEERF III (ARP).
Below is the email announcement sent to students.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III
American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), 2021
Fall 2021
Dear FIRST.NAME ,
Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) has received funds from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 to help students offset expenses related to the coronavirus. Not all students who apply will receive funding; ARP Act, 2021 requires institutions to prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants. You may only submit an application once. Incomplete forms will not be processed. Please complete this application by December 10, 2021.
A flat rate of $1,000 will be awarded to eligible students who complete an application.
Prioritization of funds will be allocated to currently enrolled students based on the following:
- All Pell eligible students and students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $12,000 or less,
- All students who have completed FAFSA/Rise Act
- All fall 2021 students enrolled as of August 23, 2021.
You may use the funds for expenses related to the coronavirus. These might include paying for current tuition balance, food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare. Because funding is limited, awards will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are eligible for the ARP HEERF III funds, complete and submit the application by clicking (here)
The ARP HEERF III funds may be used to pay students’ current tuition balance. If you would like MVCC to apply your HEERF III funds to your student tuition account, please agree to the authorization on the application. If funds remain after HEERF III funds are awarded to your student tuition balance, you may receive your remaining funds via direct deposit. This is the quickest option to receive your funds. If not already enrolled, you can enroll for direct deposit here: <https://mvconnect.morainevalley.edu/faculty/Pages/WebAdvisor.aspx?title=Bank+Information+(U.S.)&pid=ST-WBCOS015A> . If you are not enrolled for direct deposit, you will be mailed a paper check to the address on your student account, which may significantly delay the delivery of your funds.
If you do not meet the priority groups outlined above, the following resources are available:
- The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation. These scholarships, which are privately funded, are available for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters and range from $500 to $5,000. Students can apply here.
- The college’s Counseling and Career Development Center has also prepared the following webpage with additional campus supports and community referrals: https://www.morainevalley.edu/student-success/counseling/project-care/. Please note that some supports are limited to currently enrolled students.
We have developed an FAQ on this funding through the ARP HEERF III funds here << https://www.morainevalley.edu/right-to-know/higher-education-emergency-relief-fund/relief-fund-faqs/>>
If you have any questions about this program, please contact us at ARPACT@morainevalley.edu.
Sincerely,
Dr. Normah Salleh-Barone
Vice President, Student Development
Below is a sample application that students must complete:
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) III
American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), 2021
Fall 2021
Application to Request ARP Funds
Moraine Valley Community College has received funds from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) to help students offset expenses related to the coronavirus. Students must meet the guidelines below to be eligible to receive these funds.
A flat rate of $1,000 will be awarded to eligible students who complete this application.
Prioritization of funds will be allocated to currently enrolled students based on the following:
- All Pell eligible students and students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $12,000 or less,
- All students who have completed FAFSA/Rise Act,
- All fall 2021 students enrolled as of August 23, 2021.
Not all students who apply will receive funding. ARP requires institutions to prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants. You may only submit an application once. Incomplete forms will not be processed. Upon successful submission of application, you will receive an email confirmation to your Moraine Valley student email account.
Please complete this application by December 10, 2021.
Which costs have you incurred due to the coronavirus? Please check all that apply
□ Tuition
□ Food
□ Loss of job
□ Reduced income
□ Housing
□ Childcare
□ Technology
□ Health care (i.e. medical, dental, mental health or health insurance)
□ Other; Please specify __________________________________
□ Yes
□ No
Please note that we will not be able to reimburse you for any tuition already paid.
Below are samples of communication sent to students:
ARP Information Text Message for Priority Group 1
MVCC Financial Aid: You may be eligible for up to $1,000 in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds. Check your student e-mail for more information.
Application Confirmation-E-mail for Priority Group 1
Thank you for applying for funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) grant. We are reviewing your application and will notify you of your eligibility based upon the guidelines provided by the Department of Education.
Please monitor your student portal and student email account for a response from the Financial Aid Office on the status of your application. Due to the volume of applications, the Financial Aid Office may not be able to answer your phone inquiry or provide you with an immediate response. Applications can take up to three weeks to be processed.
Thank you for your patience. If you have any questions, email ARPACT@morainevalley.edu.
Submission Confirmation Page for Priority Group 1
Thank you for applying for funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) grant. We are reviewing your application and will notify you of your eligibility based upon the guidelines provided by the Department of Education. You will receive a confirmation e-mail via your Moraine Valley student e-mail shortly.
Award Confirmation Email Communication for Priority Group 1
FAE21CAE - Approved Students with Direct Refund (ER)
Dear @FIRST.NAME ,
Thank you for applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief III Funds. Your application has met the criteria outlined by the Department of Education, and you will receive $1,000. You will receive your refund by either direct deposit or paper check. If you are not enrolled in direct deposit (directions on how to set up direct deposit was in our initial email to you), a paper check will be mailed to the address on your student account, which may significantly delay delivery of your funds.
If you have any questions, email ARPACT@morainevalley.edu. We will reply to your inquiry as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
FAE21HTF - Approved Students with Funds Applied to Tuition Balance (TUIT)
Dear @FIRST.NAME ,
Thank you for applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief III Funds. Your application has met the criteria outlined by the Department of Education, and you will receive $1,000. These funds will be applied to your student account and will first pay off any outstanding balance for the current semester. If there are any remaining funds, you will receive them via direct deposit or paper check. Students with a zero account balance will receive the full $1,000 via direct deposit or paper check. If you are not enrolled in direct deposit (directions on how to set up direct deposit was in our initial email to you), a paper check will be mailed to the address on your student account, which may significantly delay delivery of your funds.
If you have any questions, email ARPACT@morainevalley.edu. We will reply to your inquiry as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Award Denial Email - FAE21HAD
Dear @FIRST.NAME ,
Thank you for applying for Higher Education Emergency Relief III Funds. You did not meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the HEERF III application, therefore your application was denied. We understand most students may have been impacted negatively by the COVID-19, so we have provided other resources below that may assist you in meeting your current needs.
Moraine Valley's Counseling and Career Development Center has prepared a webpage with additional campus supports and community referrals: https://www.morainevalley.edu/student-success/counseling/project-care /. Please note that some supports are limited to currently enrolled students.
ARP Website FAQs
Moraine Valley Community College (MVCC) Fall 2021 Plan
