Campus Funding Initiatives and Emergency Relief Discussion at Spring Conference
Explore how institutions like GTCC and NCCU are utilizing HEERF funds through campus funding initiatives to support students during the Spring Conference. Learn about innovative strategies, emergency aid processing, and administrative considerations in managing HEERF funds.
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Higher Education Emergency Relief Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), Back to Reality Fund (HEERF), Back to Reality Roundtable Discussion Roundtable Discussion Lisa Koretoff, Director of Financial Aid Guilford Technical Community College Sharon J. Oliver, Director of Financial Aid North Carolina Central University Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 1
Agenda Agenda Campus Funding Initiatives Roundtable Discussion General Administrative Funding Reporting HEERF Return to Reality Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 2
Campus Funding Initiatives Campus Funding Initiatives - - GTCC GTCC Emergency Aid Direct Payments to All Enrolled Students (CU and CE) no application required HEERF Retention and Graduation Financial Resources and Support Technology Laptop giveaway, hotspots Waived Fees (Summer 2020 through Fall 2022) Expanded WiFi access throughout campus and parking lots Campus Store Discount Student Account Balances Vaccination Awards via Castlebranch verification Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 3
Campus Funding Initiatives Campus Funding Initiatives - - NCCU NCCU Emergency Aid Direct Payments to Students HEERF Retention and Graduation Financial Resources and Support Technology Laptop Bundle (Laptop and Headset Bundle) Free Summer Tuition and Fees (Summer 2021 and 2022) Housing Allowance Book Grant Student Account Balances Vaccination Tuition and Fees Scholarships Loan Cancellations for Graduates Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 4
General General G1. What innovative ways have you expended Institutional HEERF Funds to support your institution as well as students? G2. Which campus partner processed emergency aid and other HEERF initiatives? Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 5
Administrative Administrative A1. What action or plans have you implemented to replace HEERF initiatives or funds? A2. What are the pros and cons of administering HEERF funds? A3. How are emergency funds administered/posted on your campus? Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 6
Funding Funding F1. Did you designate HEERF funds for future quarters for 2022, 2023, and 2024? If yes, would you please share the specific purpose or budget objective? Is an extension required to reserve funds for future quarters? F2. Will your institution request additional HEERF funds through the Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) program? If so, please share the specific category or purpose? Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 7
Reporting Reporting R1. Are you prepared for the new requirements for quarterly reporting? Based on the changes, it is anticipated it will take 5 hours compared with 2 hours to complete. R2. Have you viewed the annual report new requirements for 2020- 21? Do you have questions regarding the changes to the annual report? R3. Who is responsible for HEERF reporting at your institution? Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 8
HEERF Return to Reality HEERF Return to Reality - - GTCC GTCC Emergency Aid Funding Depleted Notification to be Issued Spring 2022 Refer emergency needs to Titan Link office application required Reinstate award limitations (amounts and frequency) to pre-COVID levels Utilize Finish Line and Project Success grants Asking Foundation to fundraise for emergency needs fund Continue automatic emails to students with EFCs higher than 0 to improve awareness of PJ opportunities. Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 9
HEERF Return to Reality HEERF Return to Reality - - NCCU NCCU Emergency Aid Funding Depleted Notification Issued Spring 2022 Fund disseminated in two disbursements Encouraged to reserve and save funds Reduce the amount of support for direct cost establish a fund maximum of $5000 Limit support to special populations prospective graduates time to degree earn 30 credit hours annually Increase Scholarship Webinars and PJ Sessions Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 10
Platinum Level Supporters Platinum Level Supporters Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 11
Gold Level Supporters Gold Level Supporters Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 12
Silver Level Supporters Silver Level Supporters Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 13
Bronze Level Supporters Bronze Level Supporters Spring Conference April 3 6, 2022 14
