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HEERF Grant

HEERF Grant Award History +
- Emergency financial aid to students - HEERF/CARES Act
  
  A.T. Still University (ATSU) was allocated a total of $539,820 of postsecondary education funds awarded under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. ATSU signed and returned a Certification and Agreement to the U.S. Department of Education on April 30, 2020, assuring intent to use no less than 50 percent of awarded funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to novel coronavirus. On May 8, 2020, ATSU received the $269,910 minimum allocation to be awarded to students. On May 11, 2020, $151,696 was awarded to 76 students. An additional $5,752 was distributed May 19, 2020 to 3 eligible students. On June 16, 2020 a final distribution of $117,499 was made to 69 students. $1,858 was the average student award.
  
  Over 2,000 enrolled AY20 ATSU students completed a FASFA prior to June 15, 2020 to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and therefore may be eligible for emergency aid. Given this is an evolving situation, ATSU will issue this statement by May 29, 2020 and update every 45 days thereafter as required by the Certification and Agreement. As of June 17, 2020 ATSU has allocated all funds to students and anticipates no additional disbursements or updates.
  
  Emergency financial aid to students - HEERF II/CRRSAA
  
  The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020, authorized additional funds to assist institutions of higher education manage COVID-19 relief. On February 4, 2021, ATSU received $831,012 of postsecondary education funds under the CRRSAA (often called HEERF II). An amendment to award #P425E203956 (student aid portion) represents $269,910 of that sum. The balance of $561,102 is attributed to an amendment to award #P425F204232 (institutional portion). ATSU’s total allocation of $831,012 was distributed to 1,025 eligible students on March 15, 2021; the average student award was $811.
  
  Emergency financial aid to students - HEERF III/American Rescue Plan Act
  
  The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP), signed into law on March 11, 2021, authorized additional funds to assist institutions of higher education manage COVID-19 relief. On May 14, 2021, ATSU received $1,529,297 of postsecondary education funds under the ARP (often called HEERF III). An amendment to award #P425E203956 (student aid portion) represents $764,649 of that sum. The balance of $764,648 is attributed to an amendment to award #P425F204232 (institutional portion). The entirety of the award was distributed to students in 4 separate disbursements. $763,932 was disbursed on September 9, 2021 impacting 1,079 students ($708/student). $70,800 was disbursed November 10, 2021 impacting 100 students ($708/student). $458,017 was disbursed on November 10, 2021 impacting 1,109 students ($413/student). $236,217 was disbursed on December 1, 2021 impacting 1,109 students ($213/student).

ATSU student eligibility methodology +
- ATSU Methodology for Emergency Financial Aid Grants under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act
  
  In conjunction with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the U.S. Department of Education issued funds, based on a standard student enrollment formula, to A.T. Still University. As a condition of receipt, at least 50 percent of these funds must be reserved for students with emergency financial assistance needs related to the disruption of campus operations.
  
  Upon notification of funding, ATSU formed an 8-member committee representing academic and administrative departments to make emergency grant decisions. In consultation with the academic programs, the committee conducted an assessment of need among students enrolled in ATSU’s residential programs and created priority rankings. No application for funding was required, however students were notified they must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file for 2019-2020 to meet Department of Education eligibility requirements.
  
  Priority #1-Students enrolled in a clinical program who were unable to complete on time due to the inability to secure required clinical experiences resulting in a program extension beyond the established semester end date. Utilizing the Title IV financial aid budget, these students were allocated a pre-determined amount to cover costs including housing, food, and technology for the additional weeks/months of the extension.
  
  Priority #2-Students enrolled in a clinical program that was unable to place the student in a scheduled clinical rotation site, but secured a new rotation requiring significant travel and temporary housing expense. These students were allocated a pre-determined amount to assist with housing relocation cost.
  
  If additional funds are secured for the purpose of student emergency financial assistance, the committee will reconvene as necessary for the purpose of distributing any remaining funds.
  
  ATSU methodology for Emergency Financial Aid Grants under Section 314(a)(1) of the CRRSAA
  
  In conjunction with the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), the U.S. Department of Education issued funds, based on a standard student enrollment formula, to A.T. Still University. As a condition of receipt, at least $269,910 of these funds must be reserved for students with exceptional need and have experienced additional expenses due to COVID-19.
  
  Upon notification of funding, ATSU formed an 8-member committee representing academic and administrative departments to make emergency grant decisions. The committee conducted an assessment of need among students enrolled in ATSU’s residential and online programs and made a determination to award the full $831,012 to students forgoing the $561,102 institutional share. On March 1, 2021, ATSU captured all full time students with 100% need as determined by the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file to meet Department of Education eligibility requirements prioritizing students with the greatest need. 100% need requires a 0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the 2020-2021FAFSA and a student must not receive any Estimated Financial Assistance (EFA) excluding non-need based loans.
  
  ATSU methodology for Emergency Financial Aid Grants under Section 2003 of the ARP
  
  In conjunction with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the U.S. Department of Education issued funds, based on a standard student enrollment formula, to A.T. Still University. As a condition of receipt, at least $764,649 of these funds must be reserved for students with exceptional need and have experienced additional expenses due to COVID-19.
  
  Upon notification of funding, ATSU convened the 8-member committee representing academic and administrative departments to make emergency grant decisions. The committee assessed need among students enrolled in ATSU’s residential and online programs and made a determination to forgo the institutional share in order to award the full $1,529,297 to students. In order to meet the Department of Education’s eligibility requirement of prioritizing students with exceptional need, ATSU determined all students with 100% need as determined by the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be eligible for emergency student grants. One hundred percent (100%) need requires a $0 Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the 2021-2022 FAFSA and a student must not receive any Estimated Financial Assistance (EFA) excluding non-need based loans. ATSU notified students of the opportunity to request an EFC professional judgment if their current financial situation was not reflected in their 2019 tax documents. A partial disbursement of $763,932 was made on September 9, 2021 impacting 1,079 students with 100% need ($708/student).
  
  ATSU’s window for requesting an EFC Professional Judgement closed on October 31, 2021. A disbursement of $70,800 was made on November 10, 2021 impacting 100 additional students that met the definition of 100% need as a result of a requested EFC Professional Judgement ($708/student). This was the first disbursement of ARP emergency funding for these students. In order to distribute the remaining funds equitably to enrolled students with 100% need, two additional disbursements were issued on November 10, 2021, in the amount of $458,017 ($413/student) and on December 1, 2021, in the amount of $236,217($213/student)—impacting 1,109 students with 100% need.

ATSU guidance/instruction provided to recipient students +
- - HEERF/CARES Act +
    - MOSDOH DMD-2022 (D2 students)
      
      Hello [D2 Students],
      
      The Department of Education has granted emergency funds to ATSU through the CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to award to students that have been financially impacted by the campus closure due to COVID-19. You have been selected as a recipient of a portion of these funds. More information about the CARES Act may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/caresact.html
      
      ATSU will be scheduling a deposit of or mailing a check for $1,760 to your personal account. This amount represents the additional housing ($625), internet ($135) and additional technology support ($1000) you would have incurred due to ATSU’s campus closure and moving your studies to the online environment. No action is needed on your part to receive these funds, and as a grant, you are not required to repay any of it. If you are not set up on direct deposit, please consider completing the direct deposit form to expedite receipt of your funds. Visit my.atsu.edu >Departments >Student Accounts to locate the Direct Deposit Form. Questions regarding the direct deposit process should be directed to studentaccounts@atsu.edu.
      
      We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we all navigate this new normal. ATSU hopes this additional funding will ease some of the financial stress you may be experiencing.
      
      MOSDOH DMD-2020 (D4 students)
      
      Hello [D4 Students],
      
      The Department of Education has granted emergency funds to ATSU through the CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to award to students that have been financially impacted by the campus closure due to COVID-19. You have been selected as a recipient of a portion of these funds. More information about the CARES Act may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/caresact.html
      
      ATSU will be scheduling a deposit of or mailing a check for $2,232 to your personal account. This amount represents the additional housing ($1,500), internet ($169) and food ($563) expense you would have incurred due to ATSU’s campus closure and moving your studies to the online environment. No action is needed on your part to receive these funds, and as a grant, you are not required to repay any of it. If you are not set up on direct deposit,
      
      please consider completing the direct deposit form to expedite receipt of your funds. Visit my.atsu.edu >Departments >Student Accounts to locate the Direct Deposit Form. Questions regarding the direct deposit process should be directed to studentaccounts@atsu.edu.
      
      MOSDOH’s decision to extend your graduation date to June 19, 2020 extends the timeframe that you will be reported as full-time enrolled students. Your loans and any grace periods will continue to be deferred for these additional five weeks. The extension also directly impacts your overall cost of attendance. Those students that are eligible for Title IV aid will have additional loan offers generated automatically. Watch your ATSU email for a notification that the new loan offer is available for your review. You are NOT REQUIRED to take out any additional loans, but the eligibility to apply will remain. If you wish to take an additional loan, please accept your offer sooner than later to ensure you receive your funds.
      
      We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we all navigate this new normal. ATSU hopes this additional funding will ease some of the financial stress you may be experiencing.
      
      ASHS PA/PT Recipients
      
      Dear [student first name],
      
      The Department of Education has granted emergency funds to ATSU through the CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to award to students that have been financially impacted by the campus closure due to COVID-19. You have been selected as a recipient of a portion of these funds to cover one or more of the eligible expenses (housing, food, internet/technology, course materials, childcare, or healthcare). More information about the CARES Act may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/caresact.html
      
      ATSU will be scheduling a deposit or mailing a check to your personal account. This amount has been provided to support the additional expense you would have incurred due to ATSU’s campus closure and changes to your calendar. No action is needed on your part to receive these funds, and as a grant, you are not required to repay any of it. If you are not set up on direct deposit, please consider completing the direct deposit form to expedite receipt of your funds. Visit my.atsu.edu → Departments → Student Accounts to locate the Direct Deposit Form. Questions regarding the direct deposit process should be directed to studentaccounts@atsu.edu.
      
      If you took out additional loan funds for the same expenses, and you wish to apply your CARES emergency funding to cancel an equal portion of your loan, please send a check made out to ATSU. Enrollment Services will assist you with the return of those funds.
      
      ASHS’s decision to extend your spring term to July 10, 2020 extends the timeframe that you will be reported as enrolled students, and directly impacts your overall cost of attendance. Those students that are eligible for Title IV aid will have additional loan offers generated automatically. Watch your ATSU email for a notification that the new loan offer is available for your review. You are NOT REQUIRED to take out any additional loans, but the eligibility to apply will remain. If you wish to take an additional loan, please accept your offer sooner than later to ensure you receive your funds.
      
      We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we all navigate this new normal. ATSU hopes this additional funding will ease some of the financial stress you may be experiencing.
      
      Sincerely,
      
      The Enrollment Services Team
      atsu.edu/enrollment-services
      enrollmentservices@atsu.edu
      
      ASHS OT Recipients
      
      Dear [student first name],
      
      The Department of Education has granted emergency funds to ATSU through the CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to award to students that have been financially impacted by the campus closure due to COVID-19. You have been selected as a recipient of a portion of these funds to cover one or more of the eligible expenses (housing, food, internet/technology, course materials, childcare, or healthcare). More information about the CARES Act may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/caresact.html
      
      ATSU will be scheduling a deposit or mailing a check to your personal account. This amount has been provided to support the additional expense you would have incurred due to ATSU’s campus closure and changes to your calendar. No action is needed on your part to receive these funds, and as a grant, you are not required to repay any of it. If you are not set up on direct deposit, please consider completing the direct deposit form to expedite receipt of your funds. Visit my.atsu.edu >Departments >Student Accounts to locate the Direct Deposit Form. Questions regarding the direct deposit process should be directed to studentaccounts@atsu.edu.
      
      If you took out additional loan funds for the same expenses, and you wish to apply your CARES emergency funding to cancel an equal portion of your loan, please send a check made out to ATSU. Enrollment Services will assist you with the return of those funds.
      
      ASHS’s decision to extend your spring term to July 10, 2020 extends the timeframe that you will be reported as enrolled students, and directly impacts your overall cost of attendance. Those students that are eligible for Title IV aid will have additional loan offers generated automatically. Watch your ATSU email for a notification that the new loan offer is available for your review. You are NOT REQUIRED to take out any additional loans, but the eligibility to apply will remain. If you wish to take an additional loan, please accept your offer sooner than later to ensure you receive your funds.
      
      We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we all navigate this new normal. ATSU hopes this additional funding will ease some of the financial stress you may be experiencing.
      
      Sincerely,
      
      The Enrollment Services Team
      atsu.edu/enrollment-services
      enrollmentservices@atsu.edu
  - HEERF II/CRRSAA +
    - HEERF II/CRRSAA
      
      The Department of Education has granted additional emergency funds to ATSU through the CRRSAA Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to award to students that have exceptional need and experienced additional expenses due to COVID-19. You have been selected as a recipient of a portion of these funds. More information about the CARES Act may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/crrsaa.html
      
      ATSU will schedule a deposit of or mail a check for $811 to your personal account. This amount represents the additional technology support expenses incurred in response to educational meetings and studies moving to the online environment. No action is needed on your part to receive these funds, and as a grant, you are not required to repay any of the award. If you are not set up on direct deposit, please consider completing the direct deposit form to expedite receipt of your funds. Visit my.atsu.edu >Departments >Student Accounts to locate the Direct Deposit Form. Questions regarding the direct deposit process should be directed to studentaccounts@atsu.edu.
      
      We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we navigate this new normal. ATSU hopes this additional funding will ease some of the financial burden you are experiencing.
      
      Sincerely,
      
      Enrollment Services
      A.T. Still University
      800 W. Jefferson St. | Kirksville, MO 63501
      5850 E. Still Circle | Mesa, AZ 85206
      P: 660.626.2019
      F: 888.676.6701
  - HEERF III/American Rescue Plan Act +
    - HEERF III/American Rescue Plan Act
      
      Notice of Professional Judgement Process
      
      Dear students,
      
      A third installment of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF III) has been made available to ATSU students per the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
      
      ATSU's distribution plan for HEERF III funding requires prioritizing students with exceptional financial need, and therefore requires students to have 100% need utilizing the Department of Education’s need analysis formula.
      
      Cost of Attendance (COA)
      Minus EFC
      Minus EFA
      = Financial Need
      
      When COA and Financial Need are equal, this is 100% financial need. In other words, the EFC must be zero and the EFA must be zero to have 100% financial need.
      
      The 2021-22 EFC is determined by the FAFSA which utilizes tax information from 2019. If your current financial situation is not reflected by your 2019 tax documents, you are invited to submit an EFC Professional Judgment for consideration to adjust the EFC, which in turn could assist in meeting the Department of Education’s 100% need definition.
      
      The EFC Professional Judgment is an option for students if:
      • Your 2021-22 EFC is greater than 0.
      
      There is no need to submit an EFC Professional Judgment if:
      • Your 2021-22 EFC is 0 because EFC cannot be lower than zero.
      • You receive any EFA, including, but not limited to scholarships and Federal Work-Study, as any EFA will prohibit your financial need analysis from equaling 100%.
      • You have not filed a 2021-22 FAFSA. To file a 2021-22 FAFSA, please visit StudentAid.gov
      
      Upon review of this information, if you would like to proceed with an EFC Professional Judgment, please follow these instructions to complete an EFC Professional Judgement. The opportunity to file an EFC Professional Judgment will be available to students from now until October 31, 2021.
      
      HEERF III/ARP Disbursement Notification
      
      Each communication included the same information as listed below with the exception of the disbursement amount. Each student communication would have included the relevant disbursement amount of $708, $413, or $213.
      
      The Department of Education has granted a third installment of emergency funds to ATSU through the American Rescue Plan (ARP): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund to award to students that have exceptional need. You have been selected as a recipient of a portion of these funds. More information about the ARP may be found at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/arp.html
      
      ATSU will be scheduling a deposit of or mailing a check for $708 to your personal account. These funds are to assist you with the rising costs of food, housing, and technology due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ATSU has identified students with 100% need, using the Department of Education’s need analysis formula, as students having exceptional need and therefore eligible for this grant.
      
      No action is needed on your part to receive these funds, and as a grant, you are not required to repay any of it. If you are not set up on direct deposit, please consider completing the direct deposit form to expedite receipt of your funds. Visit my.atsu.edu >Departments >Student Accounts to locate the Direct Deposit Form. Questions regarding the direct deposit process should be directed to studentaccounts@atsu.edu.
      
      ATSU hopes this additional funding will ease some of the financial stress you may be experiencing.
      
      Sincerely,
      
      The Enrollment Services Team
      atsu.edu/enrollment-services
      enrollmentservices@atsu.edu

HEERF award allocation to ATSU +

HEERF award allocated to ATSU	Student award dates	Student award amount	Students impacted
$269,910 received on May 8, 2020	May 8 - 29, 2020 June 1 - 16, 2020	$157,448 $117,499	79 69
TOTAL TO DATE	$274,947	$274,947 (102% of student allocation) *Additional $5,037 was provided via the Institutional Portion of Funding, award number P425F204232	148

Information updated: 10/30/20

All direct student awards were final as of 6/17/2020. This report is considered final and no future updates are anticipated.

This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Education under award #P425E203956 wherein zero percentage is financed with non-governmental sources.

HEERF award allocated to ATSU	Student award dates	Student award amount	Students impacted
$269,910 received on February 4, 2021	March 15, 2021	$270,173	333
TOTAL TO DATE	$270,173	$270,173 (100+% of student allocation) distributed to students. $263 provided in-kind via ATSU Operational Budget. Additionally, the entirety of the Institutional Portion of Funding, award #P425F204232, was distributed to students (see below).	333

Information updated: 4/10/2021

All direct student awards were final as of 3/15/2021. This report is considered final, and no future updates are anticipated.

This project is supported by the US Department of Education under award #P425E203956 wherein zero percentage is financed with non-governmental sources.

As noted above, the amendment to grant award #P425F204232 (ATSU’s Institutional Portion) of $561,102 was fully disbursed as direct financial aid, impacting 692 additional students. The funds are reported in the HEERF Institutional Funds Quarterly Report-April 2021, linked below.

In total, $831,012 was distributed to 1,025 eligible students.

HEERF award allocated to ATSU	Student award dates	Student award amount	Students impacted
$764,649 received on May 14, 2021	September 9, 2021	$763,932	1,079
TOTAL TO DATE	$763,932	$763,932 (99.9% of student allocation) $708/student *Full disbursement of Student Aid Portion (P425E203956) and the entirety of the Intuitional Portion of Funding (P425F204232) will occur after EFC Professional Judgment requests close on October 31, 2021. Final disbursements will be reported via website updates and in the HEERF Institutional Funds Quarterly Reports, as required.	1,079

Information updated: 10/10/2021

This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Education under award #P425E203956 wherein zero percentage is financed with non-governmental sources.

HEERF III (ARP) award allocated to ATSU	Student award dates	Student award amount	Students impacted
$764,649 received on May 14, 2021	November 10, 2021	$717	1
TOTAL TO DATE	$764,649	$717 (0.1% of student allocation) $708/student *The $9 balance of the Student Aid Portion (P425E203956) was disbursed on November 10^th along with $70,083 of the Intuitional Portion of Funding (P425F204232) after EFC Professional Judgment requests closed on October 31, 2021 ensuring 100 students received equal disbursements of $708.	1

HEERF III (ARP) award allocated to ATSU

Student award dates

Student award amount

Students impacted

$764,649 received on May 14, 2021

November 10, 2021

$717

TOTAL TO DATE

$764,649

$717 (0.1% of student allocation)

$708/student
*The $9 balance of the Student Aid Portion (P425E203956) was disbursed on November 10^th along with $70,083 of the Intuitional Portion of Funding (P425F204232) after EFC Professional Judgment requests closed on October 31, 2021 ensuring 100 students received equal disbursements of $708.

This report is considered final and no future updates are anticipated.

This project is supported by the U.S. Department of Education under award #P425E203956 wherein zero percentage is financed with non-governmental sources.

HEERF Institutional Funds Quarterly Reports +
- 00247700 HEERF Q12023 04 10 2023
  
  00247700 HEERF Q42022 04 10 2023
  
  00247700 HEERF Q32022 10 10 2022
  
  00247700 HEERF Q22022 7 11 2022
  
  00247700_HEERF_Q42021_01102022
  
  00247700_HEERF_Q32021_101021
  
  REVISED HEERF Institutional Funds Quarterly Report - April 2021
  
  HEERF Institutional Funds Quarterly Report - April 2021
  
  HEERF Institutional Funds Quarterly Report - January 2021
  
  HEERF Institutional Funds Quarterly Report - October 2020

For more information on the HEERF, please visit the Department of Education’s CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund page.

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