Prior Period HEERF Reports

Prior Reports:

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting December 31, 2021

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter. The next Student Aid Portion report is to be publicly posted by April 10, 2022 covering the calendar quarter from January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022. The previous Student Aid Portion reports (a 30 day, 45 day, or quarterly report) should report expenditures from the date of the institution’s (a)(1) Student Portion award through September 30, 2021.:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students from HEERF I and HEERF II and amount specified in HEERF III.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020, January 21, 2021 and May 11, 2021. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $2,372,050 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of December 31, 2021, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $1,818,930 to students, $61,250 during the period between October 1 - December 31, 2021.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 1298 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of December 31, 2021, 1,540 students have received a grant, 135 students during the period between October 1 - December 31, 2021.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • During the Spring semester, all students enrolled in Spring 2021 were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus on or after March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  Upon release of the updated guidance on eligibility released by the department on May 11, 2021, students who applied who were not Title IV eligible were awarded the grant retroactively. Additionally due to the fact that at the time of the award the application had limitations on eligibility which were not allowable under the new guidance which would inhibit applications, the remaining full time students who did not receive a grant were awarded. The amount of each award was $1,000 for full time students, $750 for 3/4 time students, $500 for 1/2 time students and $250 for 1/4 time students per semester.  The cumulative average award is $1,181.13. For the quarter ending December 31, 2021 the average award is $453.70

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed on March 27, 2020 and dedicated funding to Northeastern Junior College to support students with various expenses.  The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) signed into law on December 27, 2020 is an extension of the CARES Act and provides additional higher education emergency relief funding and grants for a broader population of students.

To qualify for the funding, you must meet the following criteria:

• You are a student who is experiencing financial hardship(s) due to the coronavirus and require financial assistance with costs of attendance or emergency costs because of the coronavirus.
• These expenses were incurred after March 13, 2020. 

Recovery Grants

Recovery grants are available to all students. The funds can be applied to your student account or refunded directly to you. The Recovery grant will be applied to your student account after the last day to add or drop classes. It will be awarded as follows:

$1,000 for students in 12 or more credits

$750 for students in 9 to 11.5 credits

$500 for students in 6 to 8.5 credits

$250 for students in less than 6 credits

You must apply for this funding by December 17, 2021.

CRRSAA Student Financial Aid Grant funding is limited and will be distributed to students based on priority need and on a first come, first serve basis. 

Funding disbursement will be processed through your student account via BankMobile. To access your BankMobile account, please click here. For questions, regarding BankMobile, please contact the Northeastern Cashier’s Office at 970-521-6728.

For other questions regarding the Northeastern HEERF Student Financial Aid Grant, please email lisa.lefevre@njc.edu 

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting September 30, 2021

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter. The next Student Aid Portion report is to be publicly posted by October 10, 2021 covering the calendar quarter from July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021. The previous Student Aid Portion reports (a 30 day, 45 day, or quarterly report) should report expenditures from the date of the institution’s (a)(1) Student Portion award through September 30, 2021.:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students from HEERF I and HEERF II and amount specified in HEERF III.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020, January 21, 2021 and May 11, 2021. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $2,372,050 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of September 30, 2021, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $1,757,680 to students, $758,750 during the period between July 1 - September 30, 2021.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 1298 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of September 30, 1,432 students have received a grant, 903 students during the period between July 1 - September 30, 2021.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • During the Spring semester, all students enrolled in Spring 2021 were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus on or after March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  Upon release of the updated guidance on eligibility released by the department on May 11, 2021, students who applied who were not Title IV eligible were awarded the grant retroactively. Additionally due to the fact that at the time of the award the application had limitations on eligibility which were not allowable under the new guidance which would inhibit applications, the remaining full time students who did not receive a grant were awarded. The amount of each award was $1,000 for full time students, $750 for 3/4 time students and $500 for 1/2 time students per semester.  The cumulative average award is $1,226.57. For the quarter ending September 30, 2021 the average award is $840.25

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed on March 27, 2020 and dedicated funding to Northeastern Junior College to support students with various expenses.  The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) signed into law on December 27, 2020 is an extension of the CARES Act and provides additional higher education emergency relief funding and grants for a broader population of students.

To qualify for the funding, you must meet the following criteria:

• You are a student who is experiencing financial hardship(s) due to the coronavirus and require financial assistance with costs of attendance or emergency costs because of the coronavirus.
• These expenses were incurred after March 13, 2020. 

Recovery Grants

Recovery grants are available to all students. The funds can be applied to your student account or refunded directly to you. The Recovery grant will be applied to your student account after the last day to add or drop classes. It will be awarded as follows:

$1,000 for students in 12 or more credits

$750 for students in 9 to 11.5 credits

$500 for students in 6 to 8.5 credits

$250 for students in less than 6 credits

You must apply for this funding by December 17, 2021.

CRRSAA Student Financial Aid Grant funding is limited and will be distributed to students based on priority need and on a first come, first serve basis. 

Funding disbursement will be processed through your student account via BankMobile. To access your BankMobile account, please click here. For questions, regarding BankMobile, please contact the Northeastern Cashier’s Office at 970-521-6728.

For other questions regarding the Northeastern HEERF Student Financial Aid Grant, please email lisa.lefevre@njc.edu 

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting June 30, 2021

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter. The next Student Aid Portion report is to be publicly posted by July 10, 2021 covering the calendar quarter from April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021. The previous Student Aid Portion reports (a 30 day, 45 day, or quarterly report) should report expenditures from the date of the institution’s (a)(1) Student Portion award through June 30, 2021.:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students from HEERF I and HEERF II and amount specified in HEERF III.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020, January 21, 2021 and May 11, 2021. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $2,372,050 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of June 30, 2021, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $998,930 to students, $284,750 during the period between April 1 - June 30, 2021.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 1298 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of March 31, 982 students have received a grant, 299 additional students during the period between April 1 - June 30, 2021.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • During the Spring semester, all students enrolled in Spring 2021 were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus on or after March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  Upon release of the updated guidance on eligibility released by the department on May 11, 2021, students who applied who were not Title IV eligible were awarded the grant retroactively. Additionally due to the fact that at the time of the award the application had limitations on eligibility which were not allowable under the new guidance which would inhibit applications, the remaining full time students who did not receive a grant were awarded. The amount of each award was $1,000 for full time students, $750 for 3/4 time students and $500 for 1/2 time students.  The average award is $952.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

Northeastern offers Scholarships for students continuing through the pandemic.

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting March 31, 2021

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter. The next Student Aid Portion report is to be publicly posted by June 30, 2021 covering the calendar quarter from January 1, 2021 – March 31, 2021. The previous Student Aid Portion reports (a 30 day, 45 day, or quarterly report) should report expenditures from the date of the institution’s (a)(1) Student Portion award through December 31, 2020.:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020, and January 21, 2021. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $868,360 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of March 31, 2021, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $714,180 to students, $280,000 during the period between January 1 - March 31, 2021.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 1298 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of March 31, 683 students have received a grant, 287 additional students during the period between January 1 - March 31, 2021.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • During the Spring semester, all students enrolled in Spring 2021 were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus on or after March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  The amount of each award was $1,000 for full time students, $750 for 3/4 time students and $500 for 1/2 time students.  The average award is $976.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
    

Northeastern offers Scholarships for students continuing through the pandemic.

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting

 December 5, 2021

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter. The next Student Aid Portion report is to be publicly posted by January 10, 2021 covering the calendar quarter from October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020. The previous Student Aid Portion reports (a 30 day, 45 day, or quarterly report) should report expenditures from the date of the institution’s (a)(1) Student Portion award through September 30, 2020.:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $434,180 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of December 5, 2021, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $434,180 to students, $19,374 during the period between October 1 - December 31, 2020.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 623 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of December 5, 396 students have received a grant, 15 additional students during the period between October 1 - December 31, 2020.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • During the Spring semester, all students enrolled in Spring 2020 courses that were not solely online were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus (not online) as of March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  The amount of each award was the amount requested up to $1,000. During the Fall semester, all students who were either enrolled in the Spring 2020 or had applied and been accepted prior to March 13th were invited to apply for a second round of awards. This round used the same eligibility parameters above, with the addition of a requirement that continuing students must have a cumulative gpa of 2.0 or above. The average award is $1096.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
    

Northeastern offers Scholarships for students continuing through the pandemic.

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting

 October 5, 2020

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $434,180 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of October 5, 2020, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $414,806 to students.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 623 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of October 5, 381 students have received a grant.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • During the Spring semester, all students enrolled in Spring 2020 courses that were not solely online were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus (not online) as of March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  The amount of each award was the amount requested up to $1,000. During the Fall semester, all students who were either enrolled in the Spring 2020 or had applied and been accepted prior to March 13th were invited to apply for a second round of awards. This round used the same eligibility parameters above, with the addition of a requirement that continuing students must have a cumulative gpa of 2.0 or above. The average award is $1089.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
    

Northeastern offers Scholarships for students continuing through the pandemic.

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting

 July 2, 2020

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $434,180 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of July 2, 2020, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $264,806 to students.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 623 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of July 2, 282 students have received a grant.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • All students enrolled in Spring 2020 courses that were not solely online were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus (not online) as of March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  The amount of each award was the amount requested up to $1,000. The average award is $939.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
    

Northeastern CARES grants

Northeastern Junior College CARES/HEERF Reporting

 May 19, 2020

The Department would like to receive the most current information from the date when the institution received its allocation for emergency financial aid grants to students, and the institution should have received its allocation within a few days after submitting the Certification and Agreement. Accordingly, the following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter:

1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
   • Northeastern Junior College signed the assurance and submitted on April 20, 2020 and received the funds on April 25, 2020. 
2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
   • $434,180 minimum will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
   • As of May 15, 2020, Northeastern Junior College had distributed $222,706 to students.
4. 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 thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • 623 students are estimated to be eligible under Section 484 in Title IV.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • As of May 15, 239 students have received a grant.
6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
   • All students enrolled in Spring 2020 courses that were not solely online were invited to apply.  Students who applied were reviewed to determine if they met initial eligibility as designated by the Department of Education – specifically enrolled in Title IV eligible programs on campus (not online) as of March 13, 2020 and the nature of the impact (housing, technology, childcare, food, instructional materials, other).  After review, applications were reviewed by Financial Aid professional staff to determine if the student was Title IV eligible or if additional information is needed to assess Title IV eligibility.  The amount of each award was the amount requested up to $1,000. The average award is $920.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
    

Northeastern CARES grants

If you, as an enrolled student of Northeastern during the Spring semester of 2020, incurred expenses or hardships related to the coronavirus and its impact on campus operations, we may be able to help! This not only includes needs such as a computer to participate in the remote learning versions of your classes, improvements in internet service, new or additional course materials, but also if you are struggling to make rent, buy food, pay for childcare, and pay for related healthcare expenses.

If you would like assistance taking classes in an upcoming semester, we can help with that too.

The Northeastern CARES grant will pay up to $1,000 to help meet your needs. Please fill out the grant request form below. Funds will be processed through your BankMobile account. The CARES funding available to Northeastern is limited and the funding available to Northeastern students will distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Applying for the funding early is strongly encouraged.

Eligible students include US citizens taking on campus classes and are making satisfactory academic progress. Concurrent enrollment students are not eligible. Eligibility will be verified prior to the distribution of grant funding.