HEERF COVID Relief Funding

• HEERF funding was distributed go to all certificate- and degree-seeking students who completed the FAFSA®, met Title IV eligibility and demonstrated mid- to high-levels of financial need on May 15, 2020. Students dually enrolled with OSU, who did not declared COCC as their financial aid home institution, were excluded because these students could receive funds through OSU.
• Awards ranged from $525 to $1,025 per student.
• While about 2,000 COCC students qualified for some type of federal student aid, 1,558 spring term students met COCC criteria for CARES Act – HEERF funds.

Total amount awarded for spring term was $1,405,550.

Specific details regarding COCC’s spring term distribution formula are:

• COCC recognized that some students in its Automotive, Aviation, Health Information Management, and Manufacturing programs were unable to attend spring term due to COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. Therefore, the College held some funds so that students participating in these programs during summer term could also receive the HEERF emergency funds.
• Students in these programs will only receive the funds if they did not receive emergency aid in spring term and met the other criteria listed above on July 2, 2020.
• 17 summer term students meet COCC criteria for distributing summer CARES Act – HEERF funds.

Total amount awarded for summer term was $15,325.

Specific details regarding COCC’s summer term distribution formula are:

• Student must be enrolled in at least three credits at the time of the request and must be in good academic.
• Student must provide documentation as to expenses and how the expense were incurred due to COVID.
• Funds could be used for transportation or vehicle issues, housing expenses, childcare expenses, technology support, online course fees or other documentable expenses.

Awards were given to students on a first-come, first-serve basis who submitted an application and provided supporting documentation of how their need related to COVID and a receipt for/projection of expenses.  Awards ranged from $125 to $1000, with the average grant amount $790. Students were notified of their award via email: "We are please to share with you that after review of your application you will receive $XXX from the COVID Emergency Fund. These funds will be distributed starting today and will be either direct deposit or sent as a check depending upon the preference you have selected in your student account." The College awarded all but $1,305 of these dollars. The remaining balance was included in the CARES - HEERF Title III distribution.

In addition to the original CARES - HEERF student aid disbursed to the College, COCC was eligible for additional aid as a Title III institution. The total aid amount Title III-related CARES - HEERF funds was $156,348. Funds were distributed to students who had a FAFSA® on file, currently enrolled as of December 12, 2020 in six or more credits, had an expected family contribution (EFC) of less than $15,000, or did not receive funding in spring or summer. The College distributed $190 per student to 814 students, leaving a CARES - HEERF student funding balance of $4,348.

Students who received aid during spring 2021 were sent the following information regarding CARE Act - HEERF funding, noting that the information was sent to the student's COCC email address prior to distribution of funds:

Hello Bobcat!

Good morning, Bobcats. We have some good news for you! As part of federal COVID funding support, the College is able to provide additional financial assistance to students who meet specific criteria. With this, we are please to share that an additional financial aid award of $720 will be posted to your account later today. These funds will be deposited to your account or a check will be mailed to you depending on what you indicated as part of the Financial Aid process. The intent of these funds is to help with any education-related needs, including housing, book, utilities and more.

In addition to emergency aid, COCC has several other resources to help you be successful. These include general resources as well as financial resources.

If you have any questions, please email the COCC Financial Aid Office at coccfinaid@cocc.edu.

Enjoy your spring term!

Alicia

Alicia Moore

Vice President of Student Affairs
Central Oregon Community College
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The College distributed HEERF II and III funds to any regular admitted certificate or degree seeking student enrolled in summer 2021 at the time of distribution, regardless of whether they completed the FAFSA® or ORSAA.  In accordance with regulations, Pell grant recipients received the highest awards.  Amounts and number of students eligible and receiving each award are:

Total distribution was $873,638
Last updated 03/31/2022

The College distributed HEERF II and III funds to any regular admitted certificate or degree seeking student enrolled in fall 2021 at the time of distribution, regardless of whether they completed the FAFSA® or ORSAA.  In Accordance with regulations, Pell grant recipients received the highest awards.  Amounts and number of students eligible and receiving each award are:

Total distribution was $2,384,200
Last updated 03/31/2022

The College distributed HEERF II and III funds to any regular admitted certificate or degree seeking student enrolled in winter 2022 at the time of distribution, regardless of whether they completed the FAFSA® or ORSAA. In accordance with regulations, Pell grant recipients received the highest awards. Amounts and number of students eligible and receiving each award are:

Total distribution was $2,158,800
Last updated 03/31/2022

Hello Bobcats ~ I have great news for you!

Thanks to the work of our federal legislators, COCC students are eligible for financial assistance through COVID emergency relief funds. As such, you will soon receive $xxxx. You do not have to apply for these funds as they will automatically be awarded to you since you are pursuing a COCC Certificate or degree. This money will be sent to you via check or your selected refund method on your Bobcat Web Account on Tuesday, October 5. Please note that colleges are required to give this money directly to students, so you may have a balance due from your fall term tuition and fees, regardless of this additional financial assistance. 

There are no restrictions on these dollars as they are designed to help you with everyday expenses. We anticipate having funds available throughout the upcoming academic year, although amounts may vary each term.

I am thankful that we are able to help in this way. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions by contacting coccfinaid@cocc.edu or 541-383-7260.

Best,

Alicia Moore
Vice President of Student Affairs

Continuing Education distributed HEERF II and III funds toward student tuition of non-credit workforce and professional development courses.  Eligible students were notified and funds were distributed at time of registration or shortly thereafter.

Continuing Education distributed HEERF II and III funds toward student tuition of non-credit workforce and professional development courses.  Eligible students were notified and funds were distributed at time of registration or shortly thereafter. 

Total Distribution was $41,506 to 111 students.

Continuing Education distributed HEERF II and III funds toward student tuition of non-credit workforce and professional development courses.  Eligible students were notified and funds were distributed at time of registration or shortly thereafter.

Total Distribution was $6,266.02

The Small Business Development Center distributed HEERF II and III funds toward student tuition of non-credit business courses.  Eligible students were notified and funds were distributed at time of registration or shortly thereafter. 

The Small Business Development Center distributed HEERF II and III funds toward student tuition of non-credit business courses.  Eligible students were notified and funds were distributed at time of registration or shortly thereafter.