Federal Emergency Grants FAQs
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSAA) Act and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act were passed by Congress and signed into law to provide economic relief from COVID-19.
One section of the CARES Act established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and sent money to schools to use for emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations and to support students with exceptional financial need due to the pandemic.
UND HEERF Grant Quarterly Institutional Budget and Expenditure Reports
UND HEERF Grant Quarterly Student Grant Reporting
Student Grant Report- Quarter Ending June 30, 2022
UND CARES Grant Planned Uses Report
STUDENT GRANT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2021
student grant report - quarter ending june 30, 2021
STUDENT GRANT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING SEPT. 30, 2021
STUDENT GRANT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING DEC. 31, 2021
STUDENT GRANT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2022
About Federal Emergency Grants
Federal CARES Act funds from the U.S. Department of Education were made available to UND at the end of April. UND began disbursing those funds to students on May 1, 2020. Recipients of the Federal CARES Grant received a message from onestop@UND.edu to their UND email detailing their award and next steps. Recipients can also view their award in Campus Connection.
A grant is a monetary gift and does not have to be paid back.
The CARES Act stipulates that the emergency funds cannot be used to replace a loss of income or to pay for student expenses that are not directly related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. These funds are meant to help students pay expenses for technology, health care, child care, course materials, housing, food, transportation, or other expenses incurred this term.
Eligibility
In an effort to apply the available CARES Grant funds to the most students possible, as quickly as possible, UND did not require an application from students.
- Students who meet basic eligibility criteria for Federal financial aid and those who have incurred expenses due to the disruption of campus operation as a result of COVID-19 can be considered for these funds. UND will use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data to determine students’ eligibility. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of Education does not allow these funds to be used for international students, undocumented students, or students enrolled in online-only degree programs.
- Under U.S. Department of Education rules for the program, students who are not eligible for Federal financial aid programs are not eligible for Federal CARES grants as well as students who were enrolled in online-only programs.UND has awarded this grant, in accordance with Federal guidance, to students who experienced a significant disruption due to campus moving to remote instruction in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While we would have liked to have had enough funding for all students impacted by COVID-19, UND considered undergraduate students who experienced operational disruption such as Study Abroad, on-campus student employees, and low-income students (per FAFSA).
International Students
Unfortunately, under U.S. Department of Education rules for the program, international students are not eligible for the Federal CARES funds.
Additional options for you to consider may include:
Receiving Grants
Although you can view your award in Campus Connection, the Federal CARES Grant will not be released to pay any outstanding charges you may have. This grant will be delivered directly to you through BankMobile, based on the refund delivery method you have selected in Campus Connection.
If you have not selected an electronic refund preference, please do so as soon as possible to prevent any delays in your receipt of this payment.
- Sign into Campus Connection
- Select the Financial Account tile
- Select Direct Deposit, then choose UND
- Follow the steps within BankMobile to set up your direct deposit option.
Bank Mobile Messages
UND has partnered with BankMobile to deliver your refunds. Because the Federal CARES Grant cannot be released to pay any outstanding charges you may have, it will be issued directly to you through BankMobile, based on the refund delivery method you have selected in Campus Connection.
If you have not selected an electronic refund preference, please do so as soon as possible to prevent any delays in your receipt of this payment.
- Sign into Campus Connection
- Select the Financial Account tile
- Select Direct Deposit, then choose UND
- Follow the steps within BankMobile to set up your direct deposit option.
Visit BankMobile for more information.
Additional Funding Options
Additional options for you to consider may include:
- Federal Financial Aid (grant and loan programs)
- You may not have accepted some federal aid award offers earlier in the academic year that you could still be eligible for. Contact onestop@UND.edu by May 11, 2020 for assistance.
- The Angel Fund
- Private Education Loan (May 11, 2020 deadline for Fall/Spring)
- Emergency Short-Term Loan
Resources are still available for students experiencing food insecurity. Visit the Student Rights & Responsibilities website for more information. Please visit the Student Rights & Responsibilities website for any other support services you may need at this time.