CARES Act Funds Disclosure

May 14, 2020

Coronavirus AID, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds disclosure

This is to satisfy the federal Department of Education initial disclosure requirement regarding CARES Act funds distributed to students in the form of emergency grants under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Find (HEERF). Therefore, Dominican University hereby acknowledges:

  • That it has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement and intends to use at least 50 percent of the Cares Act funds received for emergency grants to students.
  • The total amount of funds it will receive from the Department of Education is $1,807,795 with $879,793 reserved for emergency grants to students.
  • The total emergency grants distributed to students as of June 2, 2020 is $879,783.
  • The estimated number of students eligible to participate in the emergency grant program (the number of Title IV eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act) is 1,450.
  • The amount of the distribution to each student for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-Student Aid is based upon an average amount awarded after adjusting for the individual student’s need as defined by Pell eligibility. Pell eligibility is based the calculated EFC when a student completed a FAFSA for the 19/20 academic year. Notice was sent to all students on April 5, 2020 allowing those who did not complete a FAFSA but believe they may be eligible to complete an attestation to that effect and return no later than May 15, 2020 to determine eligibility for this award.
  • The distribution to students from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-Minority Serving Institutions is based upon FAFSA eligibility. The College identified students who had filed a FAFSA, had account balances for the spring semester, and had been making efforts to make payments. Funds were then credited to their accounts to reduce or eliminate their balances.
  • Along with the check, students will receive a letter informing them that the award is based on funds from the CARES Act and that it is intended to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus for items such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. They will also be told that this award is not taxable and that they should keep records of these expenses should they be needed in the future.

January 14, 2021

Coronavirus Response and relief Supplemental Appropriations Act funds disclosure

This is to satisfy the federal Department of Education initial disclosure requirement regarding Coronavirus Response and relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) which includes additional Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, referred to as HEERF II. Therefore, Dominican University hereby acknowledges:

  • That it received notice that a supplemental award has been made to the College under section 314(a) of CRRSAA notifying institutions of the minimum amount each institution must reserve for emergency grants to students.
  • The total amount of funds it will receive from the Department of Education is $2,886,151 with $842,111 reserved for emergency grants to students.
  • The total emergency grants distributed to students as of May 7, 2021 is $859,300.
  • The estimated number of students eligible to participate in the emergency grant program (the number of Title IV eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act) is 1,556.
  • The amount of the distribution to each student is based upon an average amount awarded after adjusting for the individual student’s need as defined by Pell eligibility. Pell eligibility is based the calculated EFC when a student completed a FAFSA for the 19/20 academic year.
  • Along with the check, students will receive a letter informing them that the award is based on funds from the CRRSAA Act and that it is intended to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus for items such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. They will also be told that this award is not taxable and that they should keep records of these expenses should they be needed in the future.

March 11, 2021

American Rescue Plan funds disclosure

This is to satisfy the federal Department of Education initial disclosure requirement regarding American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) which includes additional Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, referred to as HEERF III. Therefore, Dominican University hereby acknowledges:

  • That it received notice that a supplemental award has been made to the College under section 2003(a)(1) of the ARP notifying institutions of the minimum amount each institution must reserve for emergency grants to students.
  • The total amount of funds it will receive from the Department of Education is $4,787,352 with $2,404,483 reserved for emergency grants to students.
  • We are working on the distribution of emergency grant funds to students and expect them to be distributed soon.
  • The estimated number of students eligible to participate in the emergency grant program (the number of Title IV eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act) is 1,600.
  • The amount of the distribution to each student is based upon an average amount awarded after adjusting for the individual student’s need as defined by Pell eligibility. Pell eligibility is based the calculated EFC when a student completed a FAFSA for the 19/20 academic year.
  • Along with the check, students will receive a letter informing them that the award is based on funds from the ARP and that it is intended to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus for items such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. They will also be told that this award is not taxable and that they should keep records of these expenses should they be needed in the future.