Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Information

Campbell University has been allocated three phases of funding from the federal government to support students who may be hindered financially during the COVID-19 pandemic and to assist the university in recovering costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the pandemic.

The three phases are:

  1. The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed March 24, 2020.
  2. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), signed Dec. 27, 2020.
  3. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (COVID-19 Stimulus Package), signed March 11, 2021.

Information on this page provides an overview of received and expected allocations to Campbell University, plans for distribution of aid to students and use of the aid by the university and regular reports about how the funding was allocated.

The Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Campbell University received funding through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to help support students who may be struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Campbell University was allocated a total of $4,307,900 in CARES (HEERF I) funding in April 2020.

CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I): Student Portion

Campbell University has signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement Form. Our institution will use 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Campbell University has received $2,153,950 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants that it will disburse to eligible students.

Awarded Amounts

These funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please see below for the awarding methodology.

Student Groups Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0 $900
Estimated Family Contribution: $1 – $5,576 $800
Estimated Family Contribution: $5,577 and higher $500 *If an eligible application was received*

Department of Education Reporting

  • Students enrolled at Campbell during spring semester 2020 who met basic eligibility criteria for federal financial aid have been considered for CARES Act grants. Campbell’s Office of Financial Aid used Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) data to determine student eligibility, with the highest priority given to those with the greatest financial need.
  • The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and therefore eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant: 4,259
  • Total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant: 2,541
  • Total amount that has been distributed to students as of 06/17/2020: $2,153,950
  • Funds were disbursed to students through their student account which served as a pass-through vehicle.  CARES/HEERF I recipients enrolled in electronic refunding received funding through an electronic deposit to their bank account.  Checks were mailed to recipients, not enrolled in electronic refunding. 

Required Quarterly Reporting – Student Portion

CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I): Institutional Portion

For recipients of the CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Institutional portion, recipient will comply with all reporting requirements including those in Section 15011(b)(2) of Division B of the CARES Act and submit required quarterly reports to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (See also 2 CFR 200.327-200.329)

Campbell University acknowledges that it has signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on April 29, 2020.

On May 8, 2020 the total amount of authorized funds awarded to Campbell University for the Institutional Portion of CARES was $2,153,950.   

The University has expended $2,153,950 as of August 21, 2020.  The University used $2,153,950 to refund unused resident housing credits and meal plans to enrolled students during the FY20 spring semester.

Federally Required Posting Date: October 10, 2020

Posted:  September 30, 2020

More Information: CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

 

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) was approved by Congress and signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. The CRRSAA includes support for higher education, including emergency grants for students who may be struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Campbell University was allocated a total of $6,604,314 in CRRSAA HEERF II funding on February 19, 2021.

CRRSAA/HEERF II: Student Portion:

  • Campbell University received $2,153,950 under the CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) designated as the student portion. $2,158,985 has been distributed to students as of April 09, 2021. 
  • Campbell determined that 3,072 students were eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant and 3,072 students received an emergency financial aid grant as of April  9th, 2021.
  • All students enrolled at Campbell as of April 5th, 2021 who had completed a 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) were considered. FAFSA data was used to prioritize students with exceptional need. Any student with an EFC between 0-10,000 received an emergency grant.
  • Total amount that has been distributed to students as of 4/09/2021: $2,158,985.
  • Funds were disbursed to students through their student account which served as a pass-through vehicle.  CRRSAA/HEERF II recipients enrolled in electronic refunding received funding through an electronic deposit to their bank account.  Checks were mailed to recipients, not enrolled in electronic refunding. 

Required Quarterly Reporting – Student Portion

CRRSAA/HEERF II: Institutional Portion:

  • Campbell University received $4,450,364 under the CRRSAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) designated as the institutional portion. 
  • Allowable uses under the CRRSAA for Institutional Portion include to defraying expenses associated with coronavirus (including lost revenue, reimbursement for expenses already incurred, technology costs associated with a transition to distance education, faculty and staff trainings, and payroll); carrying out student support activities authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), that address needs related to coronavirus; and making additional financial aid grants to students.  
  • CRRSAA/HEERF II Institutional Portion expenditures are as follows:
    • Disbursed to students, as of 4/13/2021:  $5,035
    • Resident housing & meal plan lost revenues, not recovered through CARES: $393,705 (spring 2020)
    • Resident housing lost revenues:  $2,074,326 (fall 2020 & spring 2021)
    • Meal plans lost revenues:  $1,469,738 (fall 2020 & spring 2021)
    • Athletic events lost revenues:  $393,705
    • Resident housing lost revenues: $113,855
  • As of 3/31/22, the university has expended 100% of CRRSAA/HEERF II-Institutional Portion.

More Information: CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

 

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 (COVID-19 Stimulus Package)

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was approved by Congress and signed into law on March 11, 2021. Similar to the two previous phases, funding will be used to provide emergency grants to students who may be struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as to reimburse institutions for pandemic-related expenses. Campbell University was allocated a total of $11,636,763 in ARPA/ HEERF III funding on May 19, 2021.

ARPA/HEERF III: Student Portion:

  • Campbell University received $5,936,944 under the ARPA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) designated as the student portion on May 19, 2021.
  • Campbell University is directed by ARPA guidance to prioritize students with exceptional need. As noted in ARPA guidance, exceptional need is “students who receive Pell Grants or are undergraduate students with extraordinary financial circumstances.” Other types of exceptional need could include students who may be eligible for other federal or state need-based aid or have faced significant unexpected expenses (ex. loss of employment, reduced income).
  • Per the Department of Education institutions should prioritize domestic students, especially undergraduates, in allocating the ARPA funding.
  • Campbell University ARPA emergency relief funds will be awarded in multiple phases. 

Phase 1: Students that were affected by COVID-19 and were enrolled in summer 2021 courses. An email, which included an application link, has been sent to all students enrolled in summer 2021 courses. Students that were affected by COVID-19, enrolled in summer 2021 courses, and complete the required application will be reviewed. The application for Phase 1 closed on August 20th, 2021.

Undergraduate Student Cohort Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0-$5,711 $900 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: $5,712-$15,000 $750 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: Greater than $15,000 $500 *if an eligible application was received*
No 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) $250 *if an eligible application was received*
Graduate/Professional Student Cohort Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0-$5,711 $700 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: Greater than $5,712 $500 *if an eligible application was received*
No 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) $250 *if an eligible application was received*
  • During Phase 1 Campbell determined that 521 students were eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant and 521 students received an  emergency financial aid grant as of September 30th, 2021.
  • Total amount that has been distributed to students during Phase 1 as of 9/30/2021: $352,550
  • Funds were disbursed to students through their student account which served as a pass-through vehicle.  HEERF III recipients enrolled in electronic refunding received funding through an electronic deposit to their bank account.  Checks were mailed to recipients, not enrolled in electronic refunding.

Phase 2: Students that were affected by COVID-19 and were enrolled in fall 2021 courses. An email, which included an application link, has been sent to all students enrolled in fall 2021 courses. Students that were affected by COVID-19, enrolled in fall 2021 courses, and complete the required application will be reviewed. The application for Phase 2 closed on November 29th, 2021.

Undergraduate Student Cohort Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0-$5,711 $2,000 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: $5,712-$15,000 $1,800 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: Greater than $15,000 $1,600 *if an eligible application was received*
No 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) $500 *if an eligible application was received*
Graduate/Professional Student Cohort Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0-$5,711 $1,800 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: Greater than $5,712 $1,500 *if an eligible application was received*
No 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) $500 *if an eligible application was received*
  • During Phase 2 Campbell determined that 1,376 students were eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant and 1,376 students received an  emergency financial aid grant as of December 14th, 2021.
  • Total amount that has been distributed to students during Phase 2 as of 12/14/2021: $2,318,900
  • Funds were disbursed to students through their student account which served as a pass-through vehicle.  HEERF III recipients enrolled in electronic refunding received funding through an electronic deposit to their bank account.  Checks were mailed to recipients, not enrolled in electronic refunding.

Phase 3:  An email, which included an application link, has been sent to all students enrolled in spring 2022 courses. Students that were affected by COVID-19, enrolled in spring 2022 courses, and complete the required application will be reviewed. The application for Phase 3 will close April 29th, 2022.

Undergraduate Student Cohort Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0-$5,711 $2,000 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: $5,712-$15,000 $1,800 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: Greater than $15,000 $1,600 *if an eligible application was received*
No 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) $500 *if an eligible application was received*
Graduate/Professional Student Cohort Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0-$5,711 $1,800 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: Greater than $5,712 $1,500 *if an eligible application was received*
No 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) $500 *if an eligible application was received*
  • During Phase 3 Campbell determined that 1,647 students were eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant and 1,647 students received an  emergency financial aid grant as of May 4th, 2022.
  • Total amount that has been distributed to students during Phase 3 as of 05/04/2022: $2,782,200
  • Funds were disbursed to students through their student account which served as a pass-through vehicle.  HEERF III recipients enrolled in electronic refunding received funding through an electronic deposit to their bank account.  Checks were mailed to recipients, not enrolled in electronic refunding.

Phase 4:  An email, which included an application link, has been sent to all main campus undergraduate students enrolled in fall 2022 courses and all Adult and Online Education undergraduate students enrolled in Fall I courses. Undergraduate students that were affected by COVID-19, enrolled in fall 2022 courses, and complete the required application will be reviewed. The application for Phase 4 will close October 11th, 2022.

Undergraduate Student Cohort Emergency Grant Amount
Estimated Family Contribution: $0-$6,206 $700 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: $6,207-$16,000 $600 *if an eligible application was received*
Estimated Family Contribution: Greater than $16,000 $350 *if an eligible application was received*
No 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) $200 *if an eligible application was received*
  • During Phase 4 Campbell determined that 916 students were eligible to receive an emergency financial aid grant and 916 students received an  emergency financial aid grant as of 10/14/2022.
  • Total amount that has been distributed to students during Phase 4 as of 10/14/2022: $490,200.
  • Total amount that has been distributed to students during Phase 4 as of 06/30/2023: $489,500. $700 was returned to the institutional portion due to a student financial aid check not presented for payment by the student.  After multiple attempts to contact the student, funding was returned to the institutional portion from which is was disbursed. 
  • Funds were disbursed to students through their student account which served as a pass-through vehicle.  HEERF III recipients enrolled in electronic refunding received funding through an electronic deposit to their bank account.  Checks were mailed to recipients, not enrolled in electronic refunding.

Required Quarterly Reporting – Student Portion

ARPA/HEERF III: Institutional Portion:

  • Campbell University received $5,699,819 under the ARPA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) designated as the institutional portion on May 19, 2021.
  • ARPA/HEERF III Institutional Portion expenditures are as follows:
    • Student debt discharge: $515,149.
    • Resident housing lost revenues: $2,549,419 (fall 2021 & spring 2022)
    • Meal plans lost revenues: $1,480,776 (fall 2021 & spring 2022)
    • HVAC replacement designed for air filtration to prevent spread of coronavirus: $84,096
    • Instructional equipment (anatomage table) reduces equipment sharing: $81,075
    • Financial Aid-Direct outreach to students: $1,750
  • Remaining ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion, as of 3/31/2022 totals $987,554.
  • Remaining ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion, as of 6/30/2022 totals $987,554.
  • Remaining ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion, as of 9/30/2022 totals $891,434.
    • Quarter 3, 2022 expenditures included HVAC improvements to mitigate COVID risk: $27,748 and Remote Learning Upgrades: $68,372.
  • Remaining ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion, as of 12/31/2022 totals $607,802.95.
    • Quarter 4, 2022 expenditures included Remote Learning Upgrades: $88,040, HVAC improvements to mitigate COVID: $189,384.50, and Disbursement to Students:  $6,206.
  • Remaining ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion, as of 3/31/2023 totals $465,774.91.
    • Quarter 1, 2023 expenditures included Remote Learning Upgrades: $80,578.97 and HVAC improvements to mitigate COVID: $61,449.07.
  • Remaining ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion, as of 6/30/2023 totals $112,951.90.
    • Quarter 2, 2023 expenditures included Remote Learning Upgrades:  $9,423.04 and HVAC improvements to mitigate COVID: $343,399.97.  Additionally, $700 was returned to the institutional portion due to a student financial aid check not presented for payment by the student.  After multiple attempts to contact the student, funding was returned to the institutional portion from which it was disbursed. 
  • Remaining ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion, as of 9/30/2023 totals $75,058.47.
    • Quarter 3, 2023 expenditures consisted of HVAC improvements to mitigate the spread of COVID: $37,893.43.
  • Campbell University fully expended ARPA/HEERF III-Institutional Portion in 2023 Quarter 4 ending 12/31/2023.
    • Quarter 4, 2023 expenditures consisted of HVAC improvements to mitigate the spread of COVID: $75,058.47 fully expending HEERF III Institutional Portion. 

Campbell’s final HEERF drawdown request was processed on Monday, December 18th, 2023.

More Information: CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

Required Quarterly Reporting – Institutional Portion:

  1. 2022 Quarter 1 ending 03/31/2022
  2. 2021 Quarter 4 ending 12/31/2021
  3. 2021 Quarter 3 ending 09/30/2021
  4. 2021 Quarter 2 ending 06/30/2021
  5. 2021 Quarter 1 ending 3/31/2021
  6. 2020 Quarter 3 ending 9/30/2020-Final
As a recipient of HEERF, Campbell University is required to adhere to public reporting requirements defined by the Department of Education.  Effective quarter ending 6/30/2022, the Department of Education modified reporting requirements which combined HEERF student and institutional portions into a single quarterly report “Quarterly Budget and Expenditures Reporting for all HEERF I, II, and III grant funds”.  Quarterly reports submitted under new guidance are as follows:

FAQs - CARES Act - HEERF I

Academic merit scholarships will not be increased. The Emergency Grant funds will supplement your current scholarship and are a one-time award.

Any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student who is or could be eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. 

Students must have been enrolled at Campbell University in a traditional, in-seat class program as of March 13, 2020. Students enrolled in classes through Campbell Online are not eligible. 

Eligible students must also have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.

Amounts will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Estimated Family Contribution per the 2019-2020 FAFSA will be taken into consideration during application review.

Yes, you are required to complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA in order to apply for the funds. The FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2020.

Documentation or statements describing your extenuating circumstances will be required to justify your financial need as a result of COVID-19 impact on you and/or your family. The type of documentation needed depends on the situation.

If you are approved for assistance, you will be notified via your Campbell University email address.

Yes, the Department of Education states the funds must be used for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.

No, the CARES Act requires institutions to provide emergency financial aid grants to students. The institution may not use emergency financial aid grants to satisfy a student’s outstanding account balance.

At institutions that provide both online and ground-based education, those students who were enrolled exclusively in an online program on March 13, 2020, the date of the President’s Proclamation, “Declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak,” Federal Register Vol. 85, No. 53 at 15337-38, are not eligible for emergency financial aid grants. 

The emergency financial aid grants to students are for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, and students who were enrolled exclusively in online programs would not have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.

After verifying eligibility, a list of approved disbursements will be shared with the Business Office. 

The Business Office will post the grant to the student’s CARES Act account. Emergency grants will NOT be applied to any balance owed to the University — 100% of the grant will be issued to the student.

Processing time will be contingent on the volume of transactions. However, the Business Office is committed to processing to the student’s CARES Act account in a timely manner.  

Students are encouraged to enroll in e-refunding through TouchNet. E-refunding will support social distancing and expedite funding to your bank account. Your money will be deposited into your bank account, usually within 2-3 business days. 

If you received your financial aid refund through e-refunding and your banking information has not changed, no action is required. Your monies will be deposited into the bank account you designated for direct deposit in the TouchNet portal. 

Students who wish to enroll in e-refunding can log into Student Self-Service, click on Financial Information and go to the TouchNet eCommerce Center to complete the process.

Students who are not enrolled in e-refunding will receive a paper check mailed to the address of record. Please allow 10-14 days to receive your check since delivery time may be delayed by COVID restrictions within the U.S. Postal Service.

If you have a question concerning your application or eligibility, please contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@campbell.edu

If you have a question about receiving the funds or when you will receive the funds, please contact the Bursar’s Office at bursarsoffice@campbell.edu