Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting

Updated: April 8, 2022

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (CARES Act)

The University of Tampa has signed and returned to the Department of Education the certification and agreement and will use no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.

The University of Tampa received $3,470,722 from the Department of Education for emergency financial aid grants to students.

The University of Tampa has identified 6,199 current students who meet the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the CARES Act and the certification and agreement.

As of May 29, 2020, the University has disbursed $3,643,500 in emergency financial aid grants to 6,199 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

The University used data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and information from student’s academic record with the University to identify the eligible student population. Students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC, as calculated by the FAFSA) will receive the highest proportion of funding.

The CARES Act specifies that the emergency financial aid grants must be directly distributed to students. This means that students who are identified as eligible recipients of the emergency financial aid grants may receive funding from the University from this grant, even if they owe a balance to the University.

These funds are intended to assist students with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus; such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and child care.

All recipients have been notified of their grant eligibility via email. Students should check their UT email for their grant notification if they are unsure of their eligibility.

The IRS has posted guidance to answer your tax questions related to CARES Act funding.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (2) (CRRSAA)

The University of Tampa was not required to execute and return any form with the U.S. Department of Education to receive this supplemental award. The University assures that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

The University of Tampa received $3,470,722 from the U.S. Department of Education for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA Student Portion was $3,470,722. These disbursements were made in April 2021.

Additionally, $527,328 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants were distributed to students utilizing the Institutional Portion of CRRSAA funding, and $100,100 of grants were distributed to students utilizing University funds during the months of April and May 2021.

The University used data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and information from student’s academic record with the University to identify the eligible student population. Students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC, as calculated by the FAFSA) received the highest proportion of funding.

All recipients have been notified of their grant eligibility via email.

The University of Tampa identified 6,475 students enrolled in Spring 2021 who met the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the CRRSAA.

5,968 students received Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded by the CRRSAA. The University also provided assistance to an additional 497 students during this time through grants funded by The University.

As of the date of this writing (July 7, 2021), all Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded by the CRRSAA have been completed.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (3) (American Rescue Plan – “ARP”)

The University of Tampa was not required to execute and return any form with the U.S. Department of Education to receive this supplemental award. The University assures that the institution plans to use the applicable amount of funds designated under the ARP to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

The University of Tampa was notified on May 26, 2021, of an allocation of $9,197,672 for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students from HEERF III (3) under the American Rescue Plan.

Our plan to distribute the funds is as follows:

• Students enrolled in any Summer 2021 courses were considered to receive funding. A total of 2,689 students were awarded $698,560 in Emergency Grants. Students with the greatest demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA) were prioritized.
• Students enrolled in any Fall 2021 courses will be considered to receive funding. We estimate 10,830 students will receive $4,265,000. Students with the greatest demonstrated financial need (as determined by the FAFSA) were prioritized.
• The remainder of funds will be distributed to students enrolled in Spring 2022. Students with the greatest need will be prioritized. The University has not yet estimated the number of students that may be eligible in future terms.
• Some funding will be awarded to students with special circumstances based on need as determined through the financial aid appeal process.

Financial Aid Applicants (students who have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA]) may appeal for a financial aid adjustment if a family member (or an independent student or their spouse) has become recently unemployed or have other special circumstances that may not be accurately reflected on their FAFSA. See Special Circumstances or contact your Financial Aid Counselor for more information.

As of the time of this writing (Sept. 20, 2021), The University has distributed $698,560 in Emergency Grants to Students from HEERF III (3) funding.

This information is complete and accurate as of Sept. 30, 2021.

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF 3)(American Rescue Plan – “ARP”) Student Portion – Quarterly Reporting Update for Dec. 31, 2021

As of Sept. 30, 2021, all reporting on Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (2) (CRRSAA) was complete and final. There are no updates to CRRSAA to report as of Dec. 31, 2021. The reporting below pertains only to HEERF 3 / ARP.

The University of Tampa was not required to execute and return any form with the U.S. Department of Education to receive this supplemental award. The University assures that the institution plans to use the applicable amount of funds designated under the ARP to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

The University of Tampa was notified on May 26, 2021, of an allocation of $9,197,672 for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students from HEERF III (3) under the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

As of Dec. 31, 2021, the University has disbursed $5,063,672.50 to 11,243 students enrolled in Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 from the student portion of HEERF III (3) under the American Rescue Plan.

We plan to disburse the remaining funds to approximately 10,500 students in Spring 2022.

For the Student portion of HEERF III (3) under the American Rescue Plan, the University used data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and information from student’s academic record with the University to identify the need within the eligible student population. Students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC, as calculated by the FAFSA) received the highest proportion of funding. All students enrolled in Summer and/or Fall 2021 (11,244 students) were eligible for HEERF III (3) funding and those that did not complete the FAFSA received the lowest proportion of funding.

Students were notified of their ability to appeal for a financial aid adjustment if a family member (or an independent student or their spouse) has become recently unemployed or have other special circumstances that may not be accurately reflected on their FAFSA.

All recipients were notified of their grant eligibility via email and were provided instructions on how to receive their payment.

This information is complete and accurate as of the date published (Jan. 5, 2022).

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (3) (HEERF 3)(American Rescue Plan – “ARP”) Student Portion – Quarterly Reporting Update for March 31, 2022

The quarterly report below pertains only to HEERF 3, ARP. The University of Tampa was not required to execute and return any form with the U.S. Department of Education to receive this supplemental award. The University assures that the institution plans to use the applicable amount of funds designated under the ARP to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

The University of Tampa was notified on May 26, 2021, of an allocation of $9,197,672 for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students from HEERF 3 under the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

As of March 31, 2022, the University has disbursed $9,254,447.50 to 12,086 students enrolled in Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022. $9,197,672 of these grants were funded by the Student Portion of HEERF 3, and $56,775.50 of these grants were funded by the Institutional Portion of HEERF 3. At this time, all funds allocated to the University under HEERF 3 have been awarded and disbursed to students.

For the Student portion of HEERF 3 under the American Rescue Plan, the University used data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and information from student’s academic record with the University to identify the need within the eligible student population. Students with the lowest Expected Family Contribution (EFC, as calculated by the FAFSA) received the highest proportion of funding. All students enrolled in Summer 2021 and/or Fall 2021 and/or Spring 2022 (12,089 students) were eligible for HEERF 3 funding and those that did not complete the FAFSA received the lowest proportion of funding.

Students were notified of their ability to appeal for a financial aid adjustment if a family member (or an independent student or their spouse) has become recently unemployed or have other special circumstances that may not be accurately reflected on their FAFSA.

All recipients were notified of their grant eligibility via email and were provided instructions on how to receive their payment.

This information is complete and accurate as of the date published (April 8, 2022).