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400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Phone: 509-963-1515
E-mail: deanstudentsuccess@cwu.edu
CARES/CRRSAA/ARP HEERF I/II/III Grants
All CWU HEERF funds have been fully disbursed. No further HEERF funds are anticipated. Students experiencing financial need should contact the Financial Aid office to discuss other resources.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSAA) Act and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funds the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I/II/III) grants at Central Washington University and provides emergency financial assistance to eligible students who are experiencing hardship due to the coronavirus that could adversely affect their educational success.
CWU's CARES/CRRSAA/ARP Institutional Agreement and Assurance (PDF) states that it will use $3,847,692 in CARES, $3,847,692 in CRRSSA and $12,414,517 in ARP funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
Emergency Student Awards
Cumulative Information
| HEERF I | HEERF II | HEERF III | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Federal Act |
CARES | CRRSAA | ARP |
| Total CWU Award | $3,847,692 | $3,847,692 | $12,414,517 |
| Total Eligible Students | 8,134 | 4,079 | Students with exceptional need as a result of the coronavirus |
| Total HEERF Awarded* | $3,847,692 | $3,847,692 | $12,414,517 |
| Total Students Receiving Monies* | 2,514 | 2,476 | 5,446 |
| Average Total Student Award* | $1,531 | $1,553 | $2,280 |
*as of 1/26/2022
Quarterly Information
| 6/30/2020 | 9/30/2020 | 12/31/2020 | 3/31/2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total HEERF Awarded to Students |
$1,868,300 | $347,660 | $1,336,919 | $3,812,163 |
| Total Students Receiving Monies | 1,093 | 287 | 1,700 | 2,424 |
| Average Total Student Award | $1,709 | $1,211 | $786 | $1,573 |
| 6/30/2021 | 9/30/2021 | 12/31/2021 | 3/31/2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total HEERF Awarded to Students |
$3,923,942 | $1,554,542 | $4,495,908 | $2,770,467 |
| Total Students Receiving Monies | 1,916 | 773 | 2,454 | 2,942 |
| Average Total Student Award | $2,048 | $2,011 | $1,832 | $942 |
*as of 3/3/2022
Winter Quarter 2022
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act makes emergency financial aid grants available to eligible students experiencing exceptional need. If approved for funding, students can apply grant monies towards their CWU cost of attendance and/or towards other emergency costs that have arisen as a result of the coronavirus.
Affidavits for Winter Quarter 2022 ARP Act funding are now closed and all funds have been disbursed.
Funding is not guaranteed to applicants, and we recommend that students seek additional assistance from other sources while their CWU affidavit is being reviewed.
Eligibility for ARP Act Affidavit Funds:
- Students must be enrolled at CWU for Winter Quarter 2022
- Students must be in need of emergency assistance towards their CWU cost of attendance, and/or with emergency costs, due to experiencing exceptional circumstances that have arisen as a result of the coronavirus
Eligibility for ARP Act funds must be established by the student’s affidavit and verified in accordance with CWU’s review policy. This may result in wait times of several weeks between date of submission and date of notification.
Changes to your Family’s Financial Situation
If you or your family’s financial situation has recently changed significantly from what is reflected on your federal income tax form, such as you were recently married or divorced, lost your job, or otherwise experienced a considerable drop in income (25% or more), or you have an unborn child on the way, you may be eligible to have your financial aid adjusted. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at FinancialAid@cwu.edu or 509-963-1611. Office hours and instructions for booking an appointment with a financial aid counselor can be found at https://www.cwu.edu/financial-aid/contact-cwu-financial-aid-office.
