CARES Act, CRRSAA and American Rescue Plan Reporting Requirements

HEERF I, II, III Reporting: Student Grants

Reporting Period: December 31, 2022

00175000_HEERF_Q42022_01092023 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN– STUDENTS-December 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which was signed into law on March 11, 2021. It is Public Law 117-2, which provided $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students to ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grants Awarded

On May 17, 2021 and as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, Dominican University (DU) was awarded HEERF III Program Student Grants of $4,128,660. These HEERF grants are part of Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2, and are intended to be 100% disbursed as direct payments to students. DU disbursed ARP funds in the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms.

Grants Disbursed/Grant Dollars Received

As of December 31, 2022, as was also September 30, 2022, Dominican University disbursed $4,128,660 in ARP Grants to students. As of December 31, 2022, as was also at September 30, 2022, DU drew down all student grant HEERF III funds from G5; no further amounts are due to DU. 

DU is required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, the University prioritized funding to students with highest need based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2021-2022; all students who applied for ARP Grants received an amount, but the larger amounts were disbursed to students with the highest need. All students were eligible to receive ARP Grants (citizens & residents, and foreign national students). Notice to students was provided via email, text messages, and posters.

Students were notified by email of the ARP Grant amount they would receive, and were provided payment information. An email example is below.

Dear Student,

American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Grants Spring 2022
 
Dominican University (DU) has approved your application for COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub L. NO. 117-2), referred to as ARP Grants. DU is required to allocate funds to its students based on exceptional need; it identified exceptional need by using the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts provided from the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form (year 2021-22).
 
The ARP Grant amount you will receive is $ 1,100. An eCheck, made payable to you, will be sent to your Dominican University email address on or before Friday, April 1, 2022. EChecks are electronic checks that are sent by email. Like any other check, the eCheck must be cashed or deposited to your bank account.  You must download to print, or save a copy of the eCheck, then cash or deposit the eCheck with your bank.
 
On or before Friday, April 1, 2022, an email will be sent to you from our approved vendor, Paymerang.  Upon email receipt, you will want to follow these steps:
 

• Click the box that reads “Get Check”
• Click the Continue AS A GUEST (you do not need to sign in or create an account, unless you want to)
• Accept the Terms; your eCheck should appear
• Print the eCheck
• Cash or deposit it with your bank account

Your Tuition Account: Over the next few days, you will notice an amount of $1,100 credited to your tuition account. A charge of $1,100 will shortly follow.  These two amounts will zero out, resulting in no effect to your tuition balance.

Best wishes as you complete your Spring 2022 term. Stay safe and well.

CRRSAA REPORTING-STUDENTS –December 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $1,512,891 under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of December 31, 2022, the University had disbursed to students the entire $1,512,891 in CRRSAA Grants; it had also received the entire $1,512,891. No further CRRSAA Student funds are due to the University.

CRRSAA grants were intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled during the current term and having expenses related to COVID in each of the distributions.  Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds.

CARES ACT REPORTING – STUDENTS –December 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020).

Grants Awarded

Under the HEERF I (CARES Act Funding), in April 2020, Dominican was awarded $1,512,891 for student grants, which is 50% of the authorized amount of $3,025,781. These grants were to be direct payments to students who had expressed having certain financial needs due to the COVID pandemic. The University followed the federal guidance acutely, making grants to students who expressed need.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of December 31, 2022, the University had disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and had received 100% of the grant funds from the federal government. No further funds are available from this fund. These funds were completely disbursed, and reimbursed 100% as of March 31, 2021.  See the March 31, 2021 reporting tab for more details.

Guidance and Instructions provided to students

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

HEERF I, II, III Reporting: Student Grants

Reporting Period: September 30, 2022

00175000_HEERF_Q32022_10072022 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN– STUDENTS-September 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which was signed into law on March 11, 2021. It is Public Law 117-2, which provided $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students to ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grants Awarded

On May 17, 2021 and as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, Dominican University (DU) was awarded HEERF III Program Student Grants of $4,128,660. These HEERF grants are part of Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2, and are intended to be 100% disbursed as direct payments to students. DU disbursed ARP funds in the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms.

Grants Disbursed/Grant Dollars Received

As of September 30, 2022, as was also June 30, 2022, Dominican University disbursed $4,128,660 in ARP Grants to students. As of September 30, 2022, as was also June 30, 2022, DU drew down all student grant HEERF III funds from G5; no further amounts are due to DU.

DU is required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, the University prioritized funding to students with highest need based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2021-2022; all students who applied for ARP Grants received an amount, but the larger amounts were disbursed to students with the highest need. All students were eligible to receive ARP Grants (citizens & residents, and foreign national students). Notice to students was provided via email, text messages, and posters.

Students were notified by email of the ARP Grant amount they would receive, and were provided payment information. An email example is below.

CRRSAA REPORTING-STUDENTS –September 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $1,512,891under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of September 30, 2022, the University had disbursed to students the entire $1,512,891 in CRRSAA Grants; it had also received the entire $1,512,891. No further CRRSAA Student funds are due to the University.

CRRSAA grants were intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled during the current term and having expenses related to COVID in each of the distributions. Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds.

CARES ACT REPORTING – STUDENTS –September 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020).

Grants Awarded

Under the HEERF I (CARES Act Funding), in April 2020, Dominican was awarded $1,512,891 for student grants, which is 50% of the authorized amount of $3,025,781. These grants were to be direct payments to students who had expressed having certain financial needs due to the COVID pandemic. The University followed the federal guidance acutely, making grants to students who expressed need.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of September 30, 2022, the University had disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and had received 100% of the grant funds from the federal government. No further funds are available from this fund. These funds were completely disbursed, and reimbursed 100% as of March 31, 2021. See the March 31, 2021 reporting tab for more details.

Guidance and Instructions provided to students

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

HEERF I, II, III Reporting: Student Grants

Reporting Period: June 30, 2022

00175000_HEERF_Q22022_07082022 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN– STUDENTS-June 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), which was signed into law on March 11, 2021. It is Public Law 117-2, which provided $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students to ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grants Awarded

On May 17, 2021 and as part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, Dominican University (DU) was awarded HEERF III Program Student Grants of $4,128,660. These HEERF grants are part of Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2, and are intended to be 100% disbursed as direct payments to students. DU disbursed ARP funds in the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms.

Grants Disbursed/Grant Dollars Received

As of June 30, 2022, Dominican University disbursed $4,128,660 in ARP Grants to students. As of June 30, 2022, DU drew down all student grant HEERF III funds from G5; no further amounts are due to DU.

DU is required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, the University prioritized funding to students with highest need based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2021-2022; all students who applied for ARP Grants received an amount, but the larger amounts were disbursed to students with the highest need. All students were eligible to receive ARP Grants (citizens & residents, and foreign national students). Notice to students was provided via email, text messages, and posters.

Students were notified by email of the ARP Grant amount they would receive, and were provided payment information. An email example is below.

Dear Student,

American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Grants Spring 2022

Dominican University (DU) has approved your application for COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub L. NO. 117-2), referred to as ARP Grants. DU is required to allocate funds to its students based on exceptional need; it identified exceptional need by using the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts provided from the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form (year 2021-22).

The ARP Grant amount you will receive is $ 1,100. An eCheck, made payable to you, will be sent to your Dominican University email address on or before Friday, April 1, 2022. EChecks are electronic checks that are sent by email. Like any other check, the eCheck must be cashed or deposited to your bank account. You must download to print, or save a copy of the eCheck, then cash or deposit the eCheck with your bank.

On or before Friday, April 1, 2022, an email will be sent to you from our approved vendor, Paymerang.  Upon email receipt, you will want to follow these steps:

• The box that reads “Get Check”
• Click the Continue AS A GUEST (you do not need to sign in or create an account, unless you want to)
• The Terms; your eCheck should appear
• Print the eCheck
• Cash or deposit it with your bank account

Your Tuition Account: Over the next few days, you will notice an amount of $1,100 credited to your tuition account. A charge of $1,100 will shortly follow.  hese two amounts will zero out, resulting in no effect to your tuition balance.

Best wishes as you complete your Spring 2022 term. Stay safe and well.

CRRSAA REPORTING-STUDENTS –June 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $1,512,891 under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of June 30, 2022, the University had disbursed to students the entire $1,512,891 in CRRSAA Grants; it had also received the entire $1,512,891. No further CRRSAA Student funds are due to the University.

CRRSAA grants were intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled during the current term and having expenses related to COVID in each of the distributions.  Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds.

CARES ACT REPORTING – STUDENTS –June 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020).

Grants Awarded

Under the HEERF I (CARES Act Funding), in April 2020, Dominican was awarded $1,512,891 for student grants, which is 50% of the authorized amount of $3,025,781. These grants were to be direct payments to students who had expressed having certain financial needs due to the COVID pandemic. The University followed the federal guidance acutely, making grants to students who expressed need.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of June 30, 2022, the University had disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and had received 100% of the grant funds from the federal government. No further funds are available from this fund. These funds were completely disbursed, and reimbursed 100% as of March 31, 2021.  See the March 31, 2021 reporting tab for more details.

Guidance and Instructions provided to students

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

HEERF I, II, III Reporting: Student Grants

Reporting Period: March 31, 2022

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN–STUDENTS-March 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Language in these grants are commonly referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

On May 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule in which the student eligibility requirements for HEERF awards were revised. This rule broadened the pool of eligible students to include “any individual who is or was enrolled at an eligible institution on or after the date the national emergency was declared for COVID-19” (March 13, 2020), effectively removing the previously imposed Title IV eligibility requirement.

Grants Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded student grants of $4,128,660 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (January 3, 2021)). These funds are intended for students and were to be 100% disbursed as direct payments to students. This will be done in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms.

Grants Disbursed/Grant Dollars Received

The University was required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, the University prioritized funding to students with highest need based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2021–2022; all students who applied for ARP Grants received an amount, but the larger amounts were disbursed to students with the highest need.

As of March 31, 2022, the University disbursed the remaining $1,915,931 ARP Grants to 1376 students. The University drew down the remaining $1,922,660 in ARP Grant funds as of March 31, 2022; no further amounts are due to the University.

All students who qualified and applied through the application process received an amount of ARP grants (U.S. citizens and residents, and foreign national students). For the spring 2022 term, the disbursement amounts ranged from $700 to $1,600, see grid below. Eligible students whose EFC amounts were unknown received $700 per student. If the student self-elected to have tuition payments deducted from their ARP grant amount on their application, grant payments to students were reduced to satisfy unpaid tuition balances.

Students were notified by email of the ARP Grant amount they would receive, and were provided payment information. An email example is below.

Dear Student,

American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Grants Spring 2022

Dominican University (DU) has approved your application for COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub L. NO. 117‐2), referred to as ARP Grants. DU is required to allocate funds to its students based on exceptional need; it identified exceptional need by using the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts provided from the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form (year 2021–22).

The ARP Grant amount you will receive is $1,100. An eCheck, made payable to you, will be sent to your Dominican University email address on or before Friday, April 1, 2022. EChecks are electronic checks that are sent by email. Like any other check, the eCheck must be cashed or deposited to your bank account. You must download to print, or save a copy of the eCheck, then cash or deposit the eCheck with your bank.

On or before Friday, April 1, 2022, an email will be sent to you from our approved vendor, Paymerang. Upon email receipt, you will want to follow these steps:

• Click the box that reads “Get Check”
• Click the Continue AS A GUEST (you do not need to sign in or create an account, unless you want to)
• Accept the Terms; your eCheck should appear
• Print the eCheck
• Cash or deposit it with your bank account

Your Tuition Account: Over the next few days, you will notice an amount of $1,100 credited to your tuition account. A charge of $1,100 will shortly follow. These two amounts will zero out, resulting in no effect to your tuition balance.

Best wishes as you complete your Spring 2022 term. Stay safe and well.

CRRSAA REPORTING-STUDENTS –March 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $1,512,891 under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of March 31, 2022 (as was the same December 31, 2021), the University had disbursed to students the entire $1,512,891 in CRRSAA Grants; it had also received the entire $1,512,891. No further CRRSAA Student funds are due to the University.

CRRSAA grants are intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled
during the current term and having expenses related to COVID in each of the distributions. Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds.

CARES ACT REPORTING – STUDENTS –March 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020).

Grants Awarded

Under the HEERF I (CARES Act Funding), in April 2020, Dominican was awarded $1,512,891 for student grants, which is 50% of the authorized amount of $3,025,781. These grants were to be direct payments to students who had expressed having certain financial needs due to the COVID pandemic. The University followed the federal guidance acutely, making grants to students who expressed need.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of March 31, 2022 (as was the same December 31, 2021), the University had disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and had received 100% of the grant funds from the federal government. No further funds are available from this fund. These funds were completely disbursed, and reimbursed 100% as of March 31, 2021. See the March 31, 2021 reporting tab for more details.

Guidance and Instructions provided to students

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

HEERF I, II, III Reporting: Student Grants

Reporting Period: December 31, 2021

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN– STUDENTS-December 31, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Language in these grants are commonly referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

On May 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule in which the student eligibility requirements for HEERF awards were revised. This rule broadened the pool of eligible students to include “any individual who is or was enrolled at an eligible institution on or after the date the national emergency was declared for COVID-19” (March 13, 2020), effectively removing the previously imposed Title IV eligibility requirement.

Grants Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $4,128,660 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act  (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (January 3, 2021)), Student Grants. These funds will be 100% disbursed as direct payments to students, and will be disbursed to students in the fall 2021 and spring 2022 terms.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As required, the University must prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, the University disbursed funds to students based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2021-2022. Disbursement amounts per student ranged from $750 to $2,000, see grid below. For eligible students whose EFC amounts were unknown, the amount of the disbursement was $750.

As of December 31, 2021, the University disbursed $ 2,212,729 ARP Grants to 1505 students; it received $2,206,000 in federal funding as of December 31, 2021. All students who qualified and applied through the application process received some amount of ARP grant funds (U.S. citizens & residents, and foreign national students). ARP grant funds were reduced by tuition balances if the student self-elected to have tuition payments deducted from their grant amount.

Students were notified by email of the amount disbursed and were provided payment information. An example is below.

Dear Student,

American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) Grants Fall 2021

Dominican University (DU) approved your application for COVID relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Pub L. NO. 117-2), referred to as ARP Grants. DU is required to allocate funds to its students based on exceptional need, and it identified exceptional need by using the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts provided from the year 2021–22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form. ARP Grant amounts were prioritized and awarded based on this information.  

The ARP Grant amount you will receive is $1800. An eCheck, made payable to you, will be sent to your Dominican University email address on or before Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Do look for an email from Paymerang over the next several days.   

EChecks are electronic checks that are emailed to you. Like any other check, the eCheck must be cashed or deposited to your bank account. You must download to print, or save a copy of the eCheck, then cash or deposit the eCheck with your bank. There are no fees to download or save the eCheck. If you are given the option to automatically deposit the eCheck, this is not a free service and the fees will be deducted from your eCheck amount. Instead, download to print or save a copy of the eCheck.

CRRSAA REPORTING-STUDENTS –December 31, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $1,512,891 under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds. Under Section 314(d)(5), the University is required to disburse the same amount of emergency financial aid grants directly to students under the CRRSAA grants as it did under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act grants; for Dominican University, this amount was $1,512,891.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As required in Section 134(c)(3) of the CRRSAA guidance, Dominican must prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, Dominican disbursed funds to students based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2020-2021. Disbursement amounts per student ranged from $625 to $1,200, see below. For eligible students whose EFC amounts were unknown, the amount of the disbursement was $625.

As of December 31, 2021, the University cumulatively disbursed all $1,512,891 CRRSAA grants to 1,471 students, see list below. The University received $1,512,891 in CRRSAA grants from the federal government. No further CRRSAA Student funds are due to the University.

CRRSAA grants are intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled during the current term and having expenses related to COVID. Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds.  CRRSAA grant funds were reduced by tuition payments, if the student self-elected to have tuition payments deducted per their application. Students who were approved to receive CRRSAA funds were sent an email beginning March 23, 2021 explaining the approval, payment timing and amounts.  

CARES ACT REPORTING – STUDENTS –December 31, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020). It directed institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF grants.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions were required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website, as required by the Department of Education.

Grants Awarded

Under the HEERF I (CARES Act Funding), in April 2020, Dominican was awarded $1,512,891 for student grants, which is 50% of the authorized amount of $3,025,781. These grants were to be direct payments to students who had expressed having certain financial needs due to the COVID pandemic. The University followed the federal guidance acutely, making grants to students who expressed need.

Grants Disbursed/Received

As of December 31, 2021, the University had disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and had received 100% of the grant funds from the federal government. No further funds are available from this fund. These funds were completely disbursed, and reimbursed 100% as of March 31, 2021. See the March 31, 2021 reporting tab for more details.

Guidance and Instructions Provided to Students

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

HEERF I, II, III Reporting - Student Grants

Reporting Period: September 30, 2021

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN–STUDENTS: September 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Do note that some language in these grants are referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

On May 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule in which the student eligibility requirements for HEERF awards were revised. This rule broadened the pool of eligible students to include “any individual who is or was enrolled at an eligible institution on or after the date the national emergency was declared for COVID-19” (March 13, 2020), effectively removing the previously imposed Title IV eligibility requirement.

Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $4,128,660 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act  (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (January 3, 2021)), Student Grants.

Disbursed/Received

As of September 30, 2021, Dominican University disbursed $0 grants to students, and has received $0 in federal funding. The University plans to award grants to students during the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms, using an application process, similar to its process for HEERF I and HEERF II funding. The application window is currently open, asking students to request funding. Disbursements to students is to commence in early quarter 4, 2021. The University will adhere to the Department of Education’s guidance, and will prioritize grants to students with exceptional need, those with more need will receive larger grants.

Guidance and Instructions provided to students:

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

CRRSAA REPORTING-STUDENTS: September 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University received $1,512,891 under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds. Under Section 314(d)(5), the University is required to disburse the same amount of emergency financial aid grants directly to students under the CRRSAA grants as it did under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act grants; for Dominican University, this amount was $1,512,891.

As required in Section 134(c)(3) of the CRRSAA guidance, Dominican must prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, Dominican disbursed funds to students based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2020-2021. Disbursement amounts per student ranged from $625 to $1,200, see below. For eligible students whose EFC amounts were unknown, the amount of the disbursement was $625.  

As of September 30, 2021, Dominican disbursed $1,479,720 CRRSAA grants to 1,443 students, see list below. Disbursements to students commenced on March 26, 2021.

CRRSAA grants are intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled during the current term and having expenses related to COVID. Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds. CRRSAA grant funds were reduced by tuition payments, if the student self-elected to have tuition payments deducted per their application.

Students who were approved to receive CRRSAA funds were sent an email beginning March 23, 2021 explaining the approval, payment timing and amounts.   An example of this email is below:

Dear Student,

CRRSAA Funding Spring 2021

Dominican University has approved your application for Covid relief funds through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The requirement from the federal government was to allocate funds to U.S. citizen and resident students based on exceptional need. Dominican prioritized funds to students based on the Expected Family Contribution amounts provided from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.

The CRRSAA amount you will receive is $1,200. An eCheck, made payable to you, will be sent to your Dominican University email address on or before Friday, March 26, 2021. EChecks are electronic checks that are emailed to you. Like any other check, the eCheck must be cashed or deposited to your bank account. You must download to print, or save a copy of the eCheck, then cash or deposit the eCheck with your bank. There are no fees to download or save the eCheck.  

If you are given the option to automatically deposit the eCheck, do NOT do so. This is not a free service and the fees will be deducted from your eCheck amount. Instead, download to print or save a copy of the eCheck.

Over the next few days, you will see an amount of $1,200 credited to your tuition account for CRRSAA funds. A charge of $1,200 will shortly follow. These two amounts will zero out, resulting in no effect to your tuition balance.  

Please note: Dominican uses third-party vendor, Paymerang, to process payments. This is an approved vendor should you receive communications from them.

Best wishes as you complete the spring 2021 term. Stay safe and well.

Guidance and Instructions provided to students:

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

CARES ACT REPORTING – STUDENTS: September 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020). It directed institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF grants.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions were required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website, as required by the Department of Education.

Under the HEERF I (CARES Act Funding), in April 2020, Dominican received $1,512,891 for student grants, which is 50% of the authorized amount of $3,025,781. These grants were to be direct payments to students who had expressed having certain financial needs due to the COVID pandemic. The University followed the federal guidance acutely, making grants to students who expressed need.

As of September 30, 2021, the University had disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and had been reimbursed 100% of the grant from the federal government. No further funds are available from this fund. These funds were completely disbursed, and reimbursed 100% as of March 31, 2021.  See the March 31, 2021 reporting tab for more details.

HEERF I, II, III Reporting - Student Grants

Reporting Period: June 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020). It directed institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF grants.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions were required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website, as required by the Department of Education.

Under the HEERF I (CARES Act Funding), in April 2020, Dominican received $1,512,891 for student grants, which is 50% of the authorized amount of $3,025,781. These grants were to be direct payments to students who had expressed having certain financial needs due to the COVID pandemic. The University followed the federal guidance acutely, making grants to students who expressed need.

As of June 30, 2021, the University had disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and had been reimbursed 100% of the grant from the federal government. No further funds are available from this fund. These funds were completely disbursed, and reimbursed 100% as of March 31, 2021.  See the March 31, 2021 reporting tab for more details.

CRRSAA Reporting – Students - June 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University received $1,512,891 under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds. Under Section 314(d)(5), the University is required to disburse the same amount of emergency financial aid grants directly to students under the CRRSAA grants as it did under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act grants; for Dominican University, this amount was $1,512,891.

As required in Section 134(c)(3) of the CRRSAA guidance, Dominican must prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, Dominican disbursed funds to students based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2020-2021. Disbursement amounts per student ranged from $625 to $1,200, see below:

As of June 30, 2021, Dominican disbursed $1,479,120 CRRSAA grants to 1,442 students, see list below. Disbursements to students commenced on March 26, 2021.

CRRSAA grants are intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled during the current term and having expenses related to COVID. Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds.  CRRSAA grant funds were reduced by tuition payments, if the student elected to have tuition payments deducted per their application.

Students who were approved to receive CRRSAA funds were sent an email beginning March 23, 2021 explaining the approval, payment timing and amounts.   An example of this email is below:

Dear Student,

CRRSAA Funding Spring 2021

Dominican University has approved your application for Covid relief funds through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The requirement from the federal government was to allocate funds to U.S. citizen and resident students based on exceptional need. Dominican prioritized funds to students based on the Expected Family Contribution amounts provided from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.

The CRRSAA amount you will receive is $1,200. An eCheck, made payable to you, will be sent to your Dominican University email address on or before Friday, March 26, 2021. EChecks are electronic checks that are emailed to you. Like any other check, the eCheck must be cashed or deposited to your bank account.  You must download to print, or save a copy of the eCheck, then cash or deposit the eCheck with your bank. There are no fees to download or save the eCheck.  

If you are given the option to automatically deposit the eCheck, do NOT do so. This is not a free service and the fees will be deducted from your eCheck amount.  Instead, download to print or save a copy of the eCheck.

Over the next few days, you will see an amount of $1,200 credited to your tuition account for CRRSAA funds.   A charge of $1,200 will shortly follow.  These two amounts will zero out, resulting in no effect to your tuition balance.   

Please note:  Dominican uses third-party vendor, Paymerang, to process payments.  This is an approved vendor should you receive communications from them.

Best wishes as you complete the spring 2021 term. Stay safe and well.

To your success,

Guidance and Instructions provided to students:

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

American Rescue Plan – Students - June 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Do note that some language in these grants are referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

On May 14, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education issued a final rule in which the student eligibility requirements for HEERF awards were revised. This rule broadened the pool of eligible students to include “any individual who is or was enrolled at an eligible institution on or after the date the national emergency was declared for COVID-19” (March 13, 2020), effectively removing the previously imposed Title IV eligibility requirement.

Awarded:

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $4,128,660 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act  (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (January 3, 2021)), Student Grants.

Disbursed/Received:

As of June 30, 2021, Dominican University disbursed $0 grants to students, and has withdrawn $0 in federal funding. The University plans to award grants to students in the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms, using an application process, similar to its process for HEERF I and HEERF II funding. It will award to enrolled students who have attested to having a financial need related to the COVID pandemic. Following the Department of Education’s guidance to prioritize students with exceptional need, those with more need will receive larger grants.

Guidance and Instructions provided to students:

Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

CARES Act

Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020), directs institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions are required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website. As required by the Department of Education, we are providing the following information:

1. The Certification and Agreement Form acknowledges that Dominican University signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, at least 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   
   • Dominican University signed and returned the certification and agreement form on April 10, 2020. As required by signing the form, Dominican is to use at least 50% of the funds received for emergency financial aid grants to students.
2. Total amount of funds received:
   
   • The amount received for the student portion was $1,512,891, which is 50% of the $3,025,781 amount awarded to Dominican University from Section 18004 of the Cares Act. As of March 31, 2021, Dominican has disbursed 100% of the grant as direct payments to students, and has been reimbursed 100% of the grant from the federal government.
3. Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed:
   
   • As of March 31, 2021, Dominican distributed all of the $1,512,891 CARES Act amount to eligible students. It distributed $1,487,986 of the $1,512,891 amount to students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act, and distributed the remaining $24,905 as CRRSAA grants from the CARES Fund, Section 18004(a)(1), during the Spring 2021 term.
   • Eligible students were asked to complete and submit an application in the Spring 2021, the Fall 2020, and the Spring 2020 terms.
4. Determining Eligibility:
   
   • In accordance with Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act, Dominican used an application process in all three terms to determine eligibility to award federal aid grants to its students. Students were asked to complete and submit a brief electronic application, of which they made an attestation of having Covid related expenses. The applications were placed on several University websites for ease of access and use. Many reminders were sent to students via email and text messages reminding them to apply. The application required students to attest to having specific, Covid-related expenses (food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare, and childcare) related to the disruption of their education due to the coronavirus.
5. Total estimated 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 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   
   • As of March 31, 2021, there are 2335 enrolled students Dominican University in the Spring 2021 term who are degree seeking and have a valid FAFSA on file. There may be other eligible Title IV students who do not have a FAFSA on file, but can opt to complete a FAFSA so that the University can determine if they meet the eligibility requirements.
6. Guidance and Instructions provided to students
   
   • Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

CRRSAA Funds

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II)

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

On January 17, 2021, Dominican University received $1,512,891 under Section 134(a)(1) of the CRRSAA Funds. Under Section 314(d)(5), the University is required to disburse the same amount of emergency financial aid grants directly to students under the CRRSAA grants as it did under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act grants. For Dominican University, this amount was $1,512,891.

As required in Section 134(c)(3) of the CRRSAA guidance, Dominican must prioritize grants to students with exceptional need. In complying with this guidance, Dominican disbursed funds to students based on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amounts, as reported in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, for academic year 2020–2021. Disbursement amounts per student ranged from $625 to $1,200, see below:

As of March 31, 2021, Dominican disbursed $1,470,550 CRRSAA grants to 1,433 students, see list below. Disbursements to students commenced on March 26, 2021.

CRRSAA grants are intended to be used for the cost of attendance or for emergency expenses incurred due to COVID, such as tuition, food, housing, or health care, including mental health care. Students were asked to complete and submit an application attesting to being enrolled during the current term and having expenses related to COVID. Students were given the option to pay their tuition balances. All students who qualified and applied through this application process received CRRSAA grant funds.  CRRSAA grant funds were reduced by tuition payments, if the student elected to have tuition payments deducted per their application.

Students who were approved to receive CRRSAA funds were sent an email on March 23, 2021 explaining the approval, payment timing and amounts. An example of this email is below.

Dear Student,

CRRSAA Funding Spring 2021

Dominican University has approved your application for Covid relief funds through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The requirement from the federal government was to allocate funds to U.S. citizen and resident students based on exceptional need. Dominican prioritized funds to students based on the Expected Family Contribution amounts provided from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.

The CRRSAA amount you will receive is $1,200. An eCheck, made payable to you, will be sent to your Dominican University email address on or before Friday, March 26, 2021. EChecks are electronic checks that are emailed to you. Like any other check, the eCheck must be cashed or deposited to your bank account. You must download to print, or save a copy of the eCheck, then cash or deposit the eCheck with your bank. There are no fees to download or save the eCheck.  

If you are given the option to automatically deposit the eCheck, do NOT do so. This is not a free service and the fees will be deducted from your eCheck amount. Instead, download to print or save a copy of the eCheck.

Over the next few days, you will see an amount of $1,200 credited to your tuition account for CRRSAA funds. A charge of $1,200 will shortly follow. These two amounts will zero out, resulting in no effect to your tuition balance.   

Please note:  Dominican uses third-party vendor, Paymerang, to process payments. This is an approved vendor should you receive communications from them.

Best wishes as you complete the spring 2021 term. Stay safe and well.

To your success,

Guidance and Instructions provided to students:
Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also contact university staff with questions by email at caresact@dom.edu.

Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020), directs institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions are required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website. As required by the Department of Education, we are providing the following information:

1. The Certification and Agreement Form acknowledges that Dominican University signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, at least 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • Dominican University signed and returned the certification and agreement form on April 10, 2020. As required by signing the form, Dominican is to use at least 50% of the funds received for emergency financial aid grants to students.
2. Total amount of funds received:
   • The amount received for the student portion was $1,512,891, which is 50% of the $3,025,781 amount awarded to Dominican University from Section 18004 of the Cares Act. Dominican plans to distribute 100% of the $1,512,891 amount before the grant closes to eligible students based on federal regulations.
3. Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed:
   • As of December 31, 2020, Dominican distributed $1,476,836 of the $1,512,891 amount to students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act. Eligible students were asked to complete and submit an application for funds in the spring 2020 and fall 2020 terms.
4. Determining Eligibility:
   • In accordance with Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act, Dominican used an application process in both the spring and fall terms of 2020 to award emergency federal aid grants to its students. The applications were placed on several University websites for ease of access and use. Many reminders were sent to students via email and text messages reminding them to apply. The application required students to note having specific having specific expenses (food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare, and childcare) related to the disruption of their education due to the coronavirus.
5. Total estimated 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 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of December 31, 2020, there are 2,294 students who are enrolled at Dominican University in the fall 2020 term who are degree seeking and have a valid FAFSA on file. There may be other eligible Title IV students who do not have a FAFSA on file, but can opt to complete a FAFSA so that the University can determine if they meet the eligibility requirements.
6. Guidance and Instructions provided to students:
   • Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also reach out to university staff with questions at caresact@dom.edu.

Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020), directs institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions are required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website. As required by the Department of Education, we are providing the following information:

1. Certification and Agreement Form acknowledges that the University 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 Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • Dominican University signed and returned the certification and agreement form on April 10, 2020. As required by signing the form, the university agrees to use at least 50% of the funds received for emergency financial aid grants to students.
2. Total amount of funds to be received 
   • Dominican University received $3,025,781 in funding from the Section 18004 of the Cares Act. Half of that amount, $1,512,891 is specifically designated as emergency financial aid grants to students and the University is in the process of distributing those funds to eligible students who have had expenses associated with the disruption of their education due to coronavirus.
3. Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed 
   • As of September 30, 2020, Dominican University disbursed $340,691 to 655 students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act. The average per student amount awarded was $521.
4. Total estimated 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 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of September 30, 2020, there are 2,294 students who are enrolled at Dominican University in the fall 2020 term who are degree seeking and have a valid FAFSA on file. There may be other eligible Title IV students who do not have a FAFSA on file, but can opt to complete a FAFSA so that the University can determine if they meet the eligibility requirements.
5. Determining Eligibility: The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of September 30, 2020, Dominican University plans to re-open the application process for eligible students to apply for CARES Act funds. This is scheduled to be opened in October and will close on November 1, 2020. Payments to students will be made by November 20, 2020. The application will be placed on several University websites for ease of access and use. Once the student submits the application, a staff committee will review the information verifying eligibility, and will notify the student, via email, of the approval and payment information. The emergency financial aid grants are for expenses associated with the disruption of education due to coronavirus as required of Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
6. Guidance and Instructions provided to students
   • Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also reach out to university staff with questions at caresact@dom.edu.

Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020), directs institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions are required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website.  As required by the Department of Education, we are providing the following information:

1. Certification and Agreement Form acknowledges that the University 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 Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • Dominican University signed and returned the certification and agreement form on April 10, 2020. As required by signing the form, the university agrees to use at least 50% of the funds received for emergency financial aid grants to students.
2. Total amount of funds to be received
   • Dominican University received $3,025,781 in funding from the Section 18004 of the Cares Act. Half of that amount, $1,512,891 is specifically designated as emergency financial aid grants to students and the University is in the process of distributing those funds to eligible students who have had expenses associated with the disruption of their education due to coronavirus.
3. Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed 
   • As of August 20, 2020, Dominican University disbursed $335,895 to 651 students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act. The average per student amount awarded was $516.
4. Total estimated 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 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of August 20, 2020, there are 2,408 students who are enrolled at Dominican University in the fall 2020 term who are degree seeking and have a valid FAFSA on file.  There may be other eligible Title IV students who do not have a FAFSA on file, but can opt to complete a FAFSA so that the University can determine if they meet the eligibility requirements.
5. Determining Eligibility: The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of August 20, 2020, Dominican University is in the process re-opening the application process for eligible students to apply for CARES Act funds. This is scheduled to be opened in the late fall 2020 semester. The application will be placed on several University websites for ease of access and use. Once the student submits the application, a staff committee will review the information verifying eligibility, and will notify the student, via email, of the approval and payment information.  The emergency financial aid grants are for expenses associated with the disruption of education due to coronavirus as required of Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. 
6. Guidance and Instructions provided to students 
   • Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also reach out to university staff with questions at caresact@dom.edu.

Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020), directs institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions are required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website.  As required by the Department of Education, we are providing the following information:

1. Certification and Agreement Form acknowledges that the University 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 Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • Dominican University signed and returned the certification and agreement form on April 10, 2020. As required by signing the form, the university agrees to use at least 50% of the funds received for emergency financial aid grants to students. The student portion of the CARES Act funds was received on April 23, 2020.
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2. Total amount of funds to be received 
   • Dominican University received $3,025,781 in funding from the Section 18004 of the Cares Act. Half of that amount, $1,512,891 is specifically designated as emergency financial aid grants to students and the University is in the process of distributing those funds to eligible students who have had expenses associated with the disruption of their education due to coronavirus.
3. Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed 
   • As of July 6, 2020, Dominican University disbursed $318,709 to 619 students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act. The average per student amount awarded was $515. 
4. Total estimated 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 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of July 6, 2020, there are 2,205 students who were registered at Dominican University during the current in the spring term who were degree seeking and had a valid FAFSA on file.  There may be other eligible Title IV students who do not have a FAFSA on file, but can opt to complete a FAFSA so that the University can determine if they meet the eligibility requirements. There is continual communication to all students who could qualify for CARES Act funding.  
5. Determining Eligibility: The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of July 6, 2020, Dominican University is using an electronic application process for eligible students to complete. This application is placed on several University websites for ease of access and use. Once the student submits the application, a staff committee reviews the information verifying eligibility, then notifies the student, via email, of the approval and payment information.  The emergency financial aid grants are for expenses associated with the disruption of education due to coronavirus as required of Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
6. Guidance and Instructions provided to students 
   • Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also reach out to university staff with questions at caresact@dom.edu.

Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020), directs institutions receiving funds under Section 18004 of the CARES Act to submit a report to the Secretary of Education describing the use of funds distributed from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released preliminary reporting guidelines for institutions receiving HEERF.

In addition to providing this information in a report to the Secretary, participating institutions are required to post information to the public. Therefore, as required by the U.S. Department of Education, this page provides public information about Dominican University’s participation in the CARES Act and the use and distribution of HEERF dollars. This information is available and will be updated on this website.  As required by the Department of Education, we are providing the following information:

1. Certification and Agreement Form acknowledges that the University 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 Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • Dominican University signed and returned the certification and agreement form on April 10, 2020. As required by signing the form, the university agrees to use at least 50% of the funds received for emergency financial aid grants to students. 
2. Total amount of funds to be received 
   • Dominican University received $3,025,781 in funding from the Section 18004 of the Cares Act. Half of this amount, $1,512,891 is specifically designated as emergency financial aid grants to students and the University is in the process of distributing those funds to eligible students who have had expenses associated with the disruption of their education due to coronavirus. The student portion of the CARES Act funds was received on April 23, 2020.
3. Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed 
   • As of May 23, 2020, Dominican University disbursed $164,411 to 318 students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act. The average award amount is $517.  
4. Total estimated 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 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of May 23, 2020, there are 2,205 students who are registered at Dominican University during the current in the spring term who are degree seeking and have a valid FAFSA on file.  There may be other eligible Title IV students who do not have a FAFSA on file, but can opt to complete a FAFSA so that the University can determine if they meet the eligibility requirements. Several notices were sent to students, via email, as well as were posted to our websites that provided the application form.
5. Determining Eligibility: The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of May 23, 2020, Dominican University is using an electronic application process for eligible students to complete. This application is placed on several University websites for ease of access and use. Once the student submits the application, a staff committee reviews the information verifying eligibility, then notifies the student, via email, of the approval and payment information.  The emergency financial aid grants are for expenses associated with the disruption of education due to coronavirus as required of Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
6. Guidance and Instructions provided to students 
   • Students can find more detailed information on eligibility requirements on the emergency financial aid grants at https://www.dom.edu/stars-connect/cares-act. Students can also reach out to university staff with questions at caresact@dom.edu.

ARP Application Spring 2022 (pdf)

ARP Application Fall 2021 (pdf)

CRRSSA Application Spring 2021 (pdf)

Student Application for CARES Act-Fall 2020 (pdf)

Student Application for CARES Act-Spring 2020 (pdf)

HEERF I, II, III REPORTING-INSTITUTION FUNDS

Quarterly Reporting Period: December 31, 2022

00175000_HEERF_Q42022_01092023 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-INSTITUTION-December 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP grants are in addition to grants authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Some language in these grants are commonly referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded ARP Institutional grants of  $4,122,929 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. This was issued on January 3, 2021 and was part of (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2.

On August 3, 2021, under Section 2003 (a)(1) ARP Act, the university was also awarded $510,186 of Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Grants.

Grants Disbursed and Grants Received

As of December 31, 2022, Dominican University cumulatively disbursed 100% ($4,122,929) of ARP Institutional Grants, and cumulatively disbursed 100% ($510,186) of Minority Serving Grants. The University has received 100% of these funds as of December 31, 2022. There are no further American Rescue Plan Act Grants due to the University. For details, see the quarterly report (00175000_HEERF_Q42022_010923) that is included on this web portal.

CRRSAA REPORTING-INSTITUTION-December 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

In January 2021, the federal government awarded $4,672,507 in Section 314(a)(1) CRRSAA grants to Dominican University. This amount consisted of $1,512,891 in student grants (CFDA 84,425E), and $3,159,616 in institutional grants (CFDA 84,425F). Also awarded under Section 314 (a)(2) CRRSAA grants was $298,524 in Minority Serving Institution (MSI) grants; the MSI grants were awarded on March 4, 2021. 

Grants Disbursed and Received

As of December 31, 2022 (as was the same at September 30, 2022), the University disbursed 100% of its institutional portion of CRRSAA Institutional and Minority Serving grants. Total disbursed was $3,458,140 ($3,159,616 Institutional funds, and $298,524 in MSI grants). The amount received to date is $3,159,616 Institutional funds and $298,524 in MSI grant receipts. No further disbursement amount and no amount is due to Dominican University. Included in the amount disbursed were grants to students, COVID testing and vaccinations, protection and safety materials, and lost revenues.

CARES ACT REPORTING–INSTITUTION-December 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Dominican University signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I) under the CARES Act.  

Grants Awarded

Funds awarded to the University were $1,512,890 of CARES Act-Institutional (CFDA 84.425F) on May 4, 2020, and $221,554 of CARES Act-Minority Serving (CFDA 84.425L) on September 24, 2020. These were to be used to reimburse institutional amounts related to COVID pandemic related, and specific, expenses.

Grants Disbursed and Received

As of December 31, 2022 (as was the same at September 30, 2022), all CARES Act (HEERF I) grants, and all Minority Serving Institution Grants, were fully disbursed and received. Details of these disbursements/expenditures can be found on the pdf reports for period ending March 31, 2021. The vast majority of Institutional COVID relief grants were reimbursements to students for room, board, study abroad, and waived fees.

The Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting pdfs are attached to these pages.  Please see the report for details of HEERF I, HEERF II, and HEERF III-Institutional expenditures.

HEERF I, II, III REPORTING-INSTITUTION FUNDS

Quarterly Reporting Period: September 30, 2022

00175000_HEERF_Q32022_10072022 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-INSTITUTION-September 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP grants are in addition to grants authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Some language in these grants are commonly referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF IIfor CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded ARP Institutional grants of $4,122,929 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. This was issued on January 3, 2021 and was part of (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2.

On August 3, 2021, under Section 2003 (a)(1) ARP Act, the university was also awarded $510,186 of Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Grants.

Grants Disbursed and Grants Received

As of September 30, 2022, Dominican University cumulatively disbursed $3,507,653 of Institutional Grants, and cumulatively disbursed $363,024 of Minority Serving Grants. The University has also received these funds. through September 30, 2022. The University plans disburse funding over the next few quarters, and will follow the federal guidelines as is outlined by the federal regulations.

CRRSAA REPORTING-INSTITUTION-September 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

In January 2021, the federal government awarded $4,672,507 in Section 314(a)(1) CRRSAA grants to Dominican University. This amount consisted of $1,512,891 in student grants (CFDA 84,425E), and $3,159,616 in institutional grants (CFDA 84,425F). Also awarded under Section 314 (a)(2) CRRSAA grants was $298,524 in Minority Serving Institution (MSI) grants; the MSI grants were awarded on March 4, 2021.

Grants Disbursed and Received

As of September 30, 2022 (as was the same at June 30, 2022), the University disbursed 100% of its institutional portion of CRRSAA Institutional and Minority Serving grants. Total disbursed was $3,458,140 ($3,159,616 Institutional funds, and $298,524 in MSI grants). The amount received to date is $3,159,616 Institutional funds and $298,524 in MSI grant receipts. No further disbursement amount and no amount is due to Dominican University. Included in the amount disbursed were grants to students, COVID testing and vaccinations, protection and safety materials, and lost revenues.

CARES ACT REPORTING–INSTITUTION-September 30, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Dominican University signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I) under the CARES Act. 

Grants Awarded

Funds awarded to the University were $1,512,890 of CARES Act-Institutional (CFDA 84.425F) on May 4, 2020, and $221,554 of CARES Act-Minority Serving (CFDA 84.425L) on September 24, 2020. These were to be used to reimburse institutional amounts related to COVID pandemic-related, and specific, expenses.

Grants Disbursed and Received

As of September 30, 2022 (as was the same at June 30, 2022), all CARES Act (HEERF I) grants, and all Minority Serving Institution Grants, were fully disbursed and received. Details of these disbursements/expenditures can be found on the pdf reports for period ending March 31, 2021. The vast majority of Institutional COVID relief grants were reimbursements to students for room, board, study abroad, and waived fees.

The Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting pdfs are attached to these pages.  Please see the report for details of HEERF I, HEERF II, and HEERF III-Institutional expenditures.

HEERF I, II, III REPORTING-INSTITUTION FUNDS

Quarterly Reporting Period: June 30, 2022

00175000_HEERF_Q22022_07082022 (pdf)

HEERF I, II, III REPORTING-INSTITUTION FUNDS

Quarterly Reporting Period: March 31, 2022

00175000_HEERF_Q12022_041022 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-INSTITUTION-March 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Some language in these grants are commonly referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded ARP Institutional grants of $4,122,929 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. This was issued on January 3, 2021 and was part of (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2.

On August 3, 2021, under Section 2003 (a)(1) ARP Act, the university was also awarded $510,186 of Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Grants.

Grants Disbursed and Grants Received

As of March 31, 2022, Dominican University cumulatively disbursed $2,056,840 of Institutional Grants; of this amount, $987,249 and $1,069,591 was disbursed as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

The University cumulatively disbursed $143,106 of Minority Serving Grants; of this amount, $137,768 and $5,338 was disbursed as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

As of March 31, 2022, the University received $2,053,000 of Institutional Grants, and received $130,300 of Minority Serving grants. The University plans disburse funding over the next few quarters, and will follow the federal guidelines as is outlined by the federal regulations.

CRRSAA REPORTING-INSTITUTION-March 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Grants Awarded

In January 2021, the federal government awarded $4,672,507 in Section 314(a)(1) CRRSAA grants to Dominican University. This amount consisted of $1,512,891 in student grants (CFDA 84,425E), and $3,159,616 in institutional grants (CFDA 84,425F). Also awarded under Section 314 (a)(2) CRRSAA grants was $298,524 in Minority Serving Institution (MSI) grants; the MSI grants were awarded on March 4, 2021.

Grants Disbursed and Received

As of March 31, 2022 (as was the same at December 31, 2021), the University disbursed 100% of its institutional portion of CRRSAA Institutional and Minority Serving grants. Total disbursed was $3,458,140 ($3,159,616 Institutional funds, and $298,524 in MSI grants). The amount received to date is $3,159,616 in Institutional funds and $298,524 in MSI grant receipts. No further disbursement amount and no amount is due to Dominican University. Included in the amount disbursed were grants to students, COVID testing and vaccinations, protection and safety materials, and lost revenues.

CARES ACT REPORTING–INSTITUTION-March 31, 2022

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Dominican University signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I) under the CARES Act.

Grants Awarded

Funds awarded to the University were $1,512,890 of CARES Act-Institutional (CFDA 84.425F) on May 4, 2020, and $221,554 of CARES Act-Minority Serving (CFDA 84.425L) on September 24, 2020. These were to be used to reimburse institutional amounts related to COVID pandemic related, and specific, expenses.

Grants Disbursed and Received

As of March 31, 2022 (as was the same at December 31, 2021), all CARES Act (HEERF I) grants, and all Minority Serving Institution Grants, were fully disbursed and received. Details of these disbursements/expenditures can be found on the pdf reports for period ending March 31, 2021. The vast majority of Institutional COVID relief grants were reimbursements to students for room, board, study abroad, and waived fees.

The Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting pdfs are attached to these pages. Please see the report for details of HEERF I, HEERF II, and HEERF III-Institutional expenditures.

HEERF I, II, III REPORTING-INSTITUTION FUNDS

Quarterly Reporting Period: December 31, 2021

00175000_HEERF_Q42021_010922 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-INSTITUTION-December 31, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Some language in these grants are commonly referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded ARP Institutional grants of  $4,122,929 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act. This was issued on January 3, 2021 and was part of (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2. On August 3, 2021, under Section 2003 (a)(1) ARP Act, the university was also awarded $510,186 of Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Grants.

Disbursed/Received

As of December 31, 2021, Dominican University disbursed $1,069,591 Institutional Grants, and disbursed $5,338 in Minority Serving Grants. As of December 31, 2021, the University received $1,065,000 total in Institutional and Minority Serving grants. The University plans disburse funding over the next few quarters, and will follow the federal guidelines as is outlined by the federal regulations.

CRRSAA REPORTING-INSTITUTION-December 31, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Awarded

In January 2021, the federal government awarded $4,672,507 in Section 314(a)(1) CRRSAA grants to Dominican University. This amount consisted of $1,512,891 in student grants (CFDA 84,425E), and $3,159,616 in institutional grants (CFDA 84,425F). Also awarded under Section 314 (a)(2) CRRSAA grants was $298,524 in Minority Serving Institution (MSI) grants; the MSI grants were awarded on March 4, 2021. 

Per the regulations of Section 314 of CRRSAA, the institutional grant portion of $3,159,616 was required to be used for costs to help defray expenses associated with COVID (including lost revenues, technology costs associated with a transition to distance education, faculty and staff trainings, and payroll). It may, but is not required to, make additional grants to students for emergency costs due to COVID.

Disbursed/Received

As of December 31, 2021 (as was the same at September 30, 2021), the University disbursed 100% of its institutional portion of CRRSAA Institutional and Minority Serving grants. Total disbursed was $3,458,140 ($3,159,616 Institutional funds, and $298,524 in MSI grants). The amount received to date is $3,159,616 Institutional funds and $298,524 in MSI grant receipts. No further disbursement amount and no amount is due to Dominican University. Included in the amount disbursed were grants to students, COVID testing and vaccinations, protection and safety materials, and lost revenues.

CARES ACT REPORTING–INSTITUTION-December 31, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Dominican University signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I) under the CARES Act.   

Awarded

Funds awarded to the University were $1,512,890 of CARES Act-Institutional (CFDA 84.425F) on May 4, 2020, and $221,554 of CARES Act-Minority Serving (CFDA 84.425L) on September 24, 2020. These were to be used to reimburse institutional amounts related to COVID pandemic related, and specific, expenses.

Disbursed/Received

As of December 31, 2021 (as was the same at March 31, 2021), all CARES Act (HEERF I) grants were 100% disbursed and received. Also as of December 31, 2021 (as was the same at March 31, 2021), 100% of Minority Serving Institution grants were fully disbursed and received. Details of these disbursements/expenditures can be found on the pdf reports for period ending March 31, 2021. The vast majority of Institutional COVID relief grants were reimbursements to students for room, board, study abroad, and waived fees.

The Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting pdfs are attached to these pages.  Please see the report for details of HEERF I and HEERF II-Institutional expenditures.

HEERF I, II, III REPORTING-INSTITUTION FUNDS

Quarterly Reporting Period: September 30, 2021

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting ending 3/31/2021 (pdf)

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting ending 6/30/2021 (pdf)

00175000_HEERF_Q32021_101021 (pdf)

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN-INSTITUTION: Sept 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Do note that some language in these grants are referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded ARP Institutional grants of $4,122,929 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act . This was issued on January 3, 2021 and was part of ( Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2. On August 3, 2021, under Section 2003 (a)(1) ARP Act, the university was also awarded $510,186 of Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Grants.

Disbursed/Received

As of September 30, 2021, Dominican University disbursed and received $0 Institutional grants, and $0 MSI grants to date. The University plans disburse funding over the next several quarters. It will follow the federal guidelines as is outlined by the federal regulations.

CRRSAA REPORTING-INSTITUTION: Sept 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Awarded

In January 2021, the federal government awarded $4,672,507 in Section 314(a)(1) CRRSAA grants to Dominican University. This amount consisted of $1,512,891 in student grants (CFDA 84,425E), and $3,159,616 in institutional grants (CFDA 84,425F). Also awarded under Section 314 (a)(2) CRRSAA grants was $298,524 in Minority Serving Institution (MSI) grants; the MSI grants were awarded on March 4, 2021. 

Per the regulations of Section 314 of CRRSAA, the institutional grant portion of $3,159,616 was required to be used for costs to help defray expenses associated with COVID (including lost revenues, technology costs associated with a transition to distance education, faculty and staff trainings, and payroll). It may, but is not required to, make additional grants to students for emergency costs due to COVID.

Disbursed/Received

As of September 30, 2021, the University disbursed 100% of its institutional portion of CRRSAA grants. Total disbursed was $3,458,140 ($3,159,616 Institutional funds, and $298,524 in MSI grants). The amount received to date was 85%. The remaining amount will be received in quarter 4 of 2021. Included in the amount disbursed were grants to students, COVID testing and vaccinations, protection and safety materials, and lost revenues.

CARES ACT REPORTING–INSTITUTION: Sept 30, 2021

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Dominican University signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I) under the CARES Act.  

Awarded

Funds awarded to the University were $1,512,890 of CARES Act-Institutional (CFDA 84.425F) on May 4, 2020, and $221,554 of CARES Act-Minority Serving (CFDA 84.425L) on September 24, 2020. These were to be used to reimburse institutional amounts related to COVID pandemic related, and specific, expenses.

Disbursed/Received

As of March 31, 2021, all CARES Act (HEERF I) grants were 100% disbursed and received. Also as of March 31, 2021, 100% of Minority Serving Institution grants were fully disbursed and received. Details of these disbursements/expenditures can be found on the pdf reports for period ending March 31, 2021. The vast majority of Institutional COVID relief grants were reimbursements to students for room, board, study abroad, and waived fees.

The Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting pdfs are attached to these pages. Please see the report for details of HEERF I and HEERF II-Institutional expenditures.

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting ending 3/31/2021 (pdf)

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III ending 6/30/2021 (pdf)

CARES Act

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I (HEERF I) is authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Dominican University signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I) under the CARES Act.   

Funds received by the University were $1,512,890 of CARES Act-Institutional (CFDA 84.425F) on May 4, 2020, and $221,554 of CARES Act-Minority Serving (CFDA 84.425L) on September 24, 2020. These were to be used to reimburse institutional amounts related to COVID pandemic related, and specific, expenses.

As of June 30, 2021, as was also on March 31, 2021, the University had expended and reimbursed itself entirely the $1,512,890 in CARES funds. The University had also expended and reimbursed itself the $221,554 in Minority Serving Institution Funds. Details for both CARES funds and Minority Serving Institution funds can be found in the pdf report on this page, and on the March 31, 2021 Reporting tab of these pages. The vast majority of Institutional COVID relief were payments to students for room, board, study abroad, and waived fee reimbursements. Other institutional items relieved included technology, distance learning, training, and protective equipment.

CRRSAA

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Starting in January 2021, the federal government provided Section 314(a)(1) CRRSAA grants to Dominican University.  CRRSAA amounts awarded to the University on January 17, 2021 were $4,672,50, which consisted of the following: Student grants (CFDA 84.425E) of $1,512,891, and Institutional grants (CFDA 84.425F) of $3,159,616. Also awarded under Section 314 (a)(2) CRRSAA grants was $298,524 in Minority Serving Institution (MSI) grants; the MSI grants were awarded on March 4, 2021. 

Per the regulations of Section 314 of CRRSAA, the University’s total award for Institutional grants was $3,458,140. The University is required to use these grants for Institutional costs to help defray expenses associated with COVID (including lost revenues, reimbursement for expenses already incurred, technology costs associated with a transition to distance education, faculty and staff trainings, and payroll). It may, but is not required to, make additional grants to students for emergency costs due to COVID.

As of June 30, 2021, the University spent a cumulative total of $2,880,936 of Institutional funds in COVID related expenses ($17,468 were MSI expenditures). The cumulative amount spent through June 30, 2021 ($2,880,936) includes expenses for grants to students, COVID testing and vaccinations, protection and safety materials, and lost revenues. The remaining Institutional amount of HEERF II funds ($577,204) will be expended in the upcoming months.

The Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting pdf is attached to these pages.  Please see the report for details of HEERF II-Institutional expenditures.

American Rescue Plan

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion. Do note that some language in these grants are referred to as HEERF I, II, III (HEERF I for CARES Act; HEERF II for CRRSAA; and HEERF III for ARP).

ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. Emergency funds available to institutions and their students under all emergency funds total $76.2 billion.

Awarded

On May 17, 2021, Dominican University was awarded $4,672,506 as part of the HEERF III program within the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act  (Section 2003(a)(1) of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), Pub. L. No. 117-2 (January 3, 2021)), Institution Grants.

Disbursed/Received

As of June 30, 2021, Dominican University expensed $0 Institutional funds to date, and withdrew $0 federal funds. The University plans expense and withdraw funding over the next several quarters. It will follow the federal guidelines as is outlined by the federal regulations.

CARES Act

Dominican University signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 

Funds received by the University were $1,512,890 of CARES Act-Institutional (CFDA 84.425F) on May 4, 2020, and $221,554 of CARES Act-Minority Serving (CFDA 84.425L) on September 24, 2020. These were to be used to reimburse institutional amounts related to COVID.

As of March 31, 2021, the University has encumbered and reimbursed itself entirely the $1,512,890 in CARES funds, and $221,554 in Minority Serving Institution Funds, details are in the pdf report on this page. The vast majority of Institutional COVID relief were payments to students for room, board, study abroad, and waived fee reimbursements. Other institutional items relieved included technology, distance learning, training, and protective equipment.

CARES Act Institution through 3-31-2021 (pdf)

CRRSAA

On January 17, 2021, the federal government provided Section 314(a)(1), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) grants to Dominican University. Total CRRSAA grants received of $4,672,50 consist of two funding streams: the Student Aid Portion (CFDA 84.425E) and the Institutional Portion (CFDA 84.425F).    

Per the regulations of Section 314 of CRRSAA, the University received $1,512,891 for the Student Aid Portion, and is required to make direct emergency payments to students based on exceptional need.

Per the regulations of Section 314 of CRRSAA, the University was awarded $3,159,616 for the Institutional Portion. The University is required to use these grants for Institutional costs to help defray expenses associated with COVID (including lost revenues, reimbursement for expenses already incurred, technology costs associated with a transition to distance education, faculty and staff trainings, and payroll). It may, but is not required to, make additional grants to students for emergency costs due to COVID.  

As of March 31, 2021, the University spent $9,300 of the Institutional Portion in COVID related expenses. Within the next few months, The University plans to reimburse a minimum of $1.7M of lost revenues from the fall 2020 term.

CARES Act Institution-through 12-31-20 (pdf)

CARES Act Institution-through 9-30-20 (pdf)