Federal CRRSA ACT Quarterly Funding Report
Introduction
On December 27, 2020, the President of the United States signed the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) – Public Law 116-260, which provides additional emergency relief funds to organizations and individuals affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This report provides details on the second award The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) received under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), for Emergency Financial Assistance Grants to students.
Part I - Acknowledgement of Funding and Certification
The University of Texas at El Paso acknowledges that it received the grant award notification on January 15, 2021. In keeping with the terms of the certification and agreement, will use at least an amount equal to 50% of the funds previously received under section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act, through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), to provide Emergency Financial Assistance Grants to students.
Part II - Data
|
Date |
Total Amount of Funds Received |
Total Amount of Funds Distributed |
Estimated Total Eligible Students |
Total Number of Students Received Grant |
|
June 11, 2021 |
$12,413,799 |
$12,413,799 * |
16,998 |
12,934 |
|
March 31, 2021 |
$12,413,799 |
$9,999,805 |
16,399 |
12,512 |
Part III - Methods Used to Determine Which Students Receive Aid and How Much
The University of Texas at El Paso, in accordance with federal guidelines, established a plan to promptly and equitably assist students with the greatest need through the Federal CRRSAA Assistance Grant. Students who are identified as eligible and who have documented financial need are notified via email, with priority given to students with the highest level of need as per the Expected Family Contribution, resulting from the completion of a 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
An electronic application allows eligible students to accept the award by certifying the student has financial need and the student’s intention to use the grant in accordance with the allowable uses outlined in the CRRSA Act and guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education. This application also gives students the opportunity to authorize The University of Texas at El Paso to apply the grant to the student’s current outstanding balance or decline the authorization and receive the grant as a direct payment.
Part IV - Instructions
Instructions on completing the CRRSA Act Assistance Grant application and guidance regarding student eligibility were provided by The University of Texas at El Paso to eligible students through official email notifications and on the CRRSA Act Assistance Grant application.
Students needing additional directions or instructions are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 915-747-5204 for assistance.
