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7/10/2023

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending June 30, 2023

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

Cares Act HEERF Quarterly Funding Report 7-10-23.pdf

4/07/2023

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending March 31, 2023

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

Cares Act HEERF Quarterly Funding Report 4-07-23.pdf

1/10/2023

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending December 31, 2022

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

Cares Act HEERF Quarterly Funding Report 1-10-23.pdf

10/07/2022

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending September 30, 2022

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

Cares Act HEERF Quarterly Funding Report 10-10-22.pdf

7/11/2022

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending June 30, 2022

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

Cares Act HEERF Quarterly Funding Report 6-30-22.pdf

4/11/2022

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending March 31, 2022

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

Cares Act HEERF Quarterly Funding Report 3-31-22.pdf

1/07/2022

ARP “HEERF III” – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

November 2021

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020.

On March 11, 2021 the President signed into law the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Bethel College is not required to complete a new application for HEERF III funding, but will continue to adhere to the agreement and terms previously signed when drawing down and disbursing HEERF funding.

Institutional Determination

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the initial CARES Act that student financial grant money needs to get in the hands of students as soon as possible. Bethel is required by the law under ARP, to spend at least half of the amount awarded to Bethel College on financial aid grants to students ($690,513).

Another requirement of the law is that institutions are required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional financial need, [for example] such as those who receive Pell Grants. Bethel College has prioritized grants and grant amounts to students based on their Pell eligibility as a result of a successfully completed FAFSA application.

Students who did not file a FAFSA and international students, were awarded amounts similar to those students who filed their FAFSA but were not eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant.

On October 27, 2021, President Dr. Jon Gering;; Gregg Dick, Controller & Interim VP for Business Affairs, Dr. Heidi Hoskinson, VP for Enrollment Management and Clark Oswald Director of Financial Aid met to discuss final approval of the student financial aid grants.

For Reporting:

How Grants are to be distributed

  • Grants will be in the form of institutional checks that students can pick up.
  • With approving consent of the student through an online form, and in accordance to federal guidelines, the grant will be applied to their student account at Bethel College

How the amount of each grant was calculated

  • Bethel College has prioritized grants and grant amounts to students based on their eligibility of receiving a Pell grant from their results of a successfully submitted 2021-22 FAFSA application. Pell eligible students received $2000, all other students received $1150. These block grants were calculated using the aggregate amount of funds and number of students (476) eligible to receive grants.
  • Additional emergency financial aid grants were awarded to students who had established financial need based on their FAFSA and status with the student accounts and financial aid offices.

Instructions that Bethel College gave to students about the grant

  • This financial aid grant is provided by the federal government through Bethel College by the March 11, 2021 signing of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). These funds are to be used for any component of the cost of attendance or emergency costs that arise due to the coronavirus pandemic, such as: tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental), child care.

HEERF – Institutional Share Quarterly Report Form

00190500_HEERF_Q42021_01072022.pdf

11/18/2021

ARP “HEERF III” – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

November 2021

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement with the Department of Education on April 13, 2020 to accept allocated funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2. The ARP established and funded the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) to provide emergency financial aid grants. These critical funds help eligible Bethel College students cover expense related to unanticipated travel, additional technology requirements, or other needs related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Federal Emergency Aid Grant Reporting:

On October 27, 2021, President Dr. Jon Gering; Gregg Dick, Controller & Interim VP for Business Affairs, Dr. Heidi Hoskinson, VP for Enrollment Management and Clark Oswald Director of Financial Aid met to discuss final approval of the student financial aid grants.

As of November 1st, 2021, Bethel College had received $690,513 for students to fund the Federal Emergency Financial Aid Grants. The estimate total number of students potentially eligible to be considered to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants in Quarter 3 was 472. As of November 17th, 2021, $613,100 in HEER funds have been disbursed to 423 unduplicated students

Federal Emergency Aid Grant Criteria and Eligibility:

Bethel College made federal HEERF III funds available through an online google form “HEERF III Student Financial Aid Grant for Students” to on-campus undergraduate students. This google form was emailed to students on November 1, 8, 10 & 12th requesting immediate response. Students had to the option of choosing to receive the grant as a check or have the grant applied to their student account.

A requirement of the law is that institutions are required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional financial need, [for example] such as those who receive Pell Grants. Bethel College prioritized grants and grant amounts to students based on their Pell Grant eligibility as a result of a successfully completed FAFSA application. Non-Pell Grant Students, students who did not file a FAFSA and international students were awarded the same grant amounts.

These grants were in the form of a check and students were able to pick up their check starting on November 18, 2021

Instructions that Bethel College gave to students about the grant

  • This financial aid grant is provided by the federal government through Bethel College by the March 11, 2021 signing of the American Rescue Plan (ARP). These funds are to be used for any component of your cost of attendance or emergency costs that arise due to the coronavirus pandemic, such as: tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental), child care.

10/08/2021

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending September 30, 2021

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

00190500_HEERF_Q32021_10821.pdf

10/08/2021

Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020.  

For quarter ending September 20, 2021, no emergency financial aid grants were made to Bethel College Students.

6/30/2021

CRRSA “HEERF II” – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020.  

On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). Bethel College is not required to complete a new application for HEERF II funding, but will continue to adhere to the agreement and terms previously signed when drawing down and disbursing HEERF funding.

Institutional Determination

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the initial CARES Act, that student financial grant money needs to get in the hands of students as soon as possible. Bethel is required by the law, under CRRSA, to spend at least the same amount on financial aid grants to students as were spent under HEERF I of the CARES ACT ($285,686).

Another requirement of the law is that institutions are required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional financial need, [for example] such as those who receive Pell Grants. Bethel College has prioritized grants and grant amounts to students based on the submission of a student’s 2020-21 FAFSA and the financial need stated by the FAFSA. Students who did not file a FAFSA but were eligible to file were awarded amount similar to those students who filed and had no financial need based on their FAFSA application.

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 that prohibits certain non-citizens from receiving federal benefits at the moment does apply to HEERF II funds, making DACA, undocumented, and international students ineligible for HEERF II student grants. With this understanding, not all Bethel College students are eligible for a HEERF II student grant.

For Reporting:

How grants are to be distributed
  • Grants will be in the form of institutional checks that students will be allowed to pick up or will be mailed to their home address.
  • With approving consent of the student through an online form, and in accordance to federal guidelines, the grant will be applied to their student account at Bethel College.
How the amount of each grant was calculated
  • The law requires that institutions prioritize grants to students with exceptional financial need, [for example] such as those who receive Pell Grants. Bethel College has prioritized grants and grant amounts to students based on the results of a successfully submitted 2020-21 FAFSA application.
Instructions that Bethel College gave to students about the grant
  • This financial aid grant is provided by the federal government through Bethel College by the December 27, 2020, signing of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). These funds are to be used for any component of the cost of attendance or emergency costs that arise due to the coronavirus pandemic, such as: tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental), child care.

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending June 30, 2021

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

6-30-21 report.pdf

04/12/2021

CRRSA “HEERF II” – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020.  

On December 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). Bethel College is not required to complete a new application for HEERF II funding, but will continue to adhere to the agreement and terms previously signed when drawing down and disbursing HEERF funding.

Institutional Determination

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the initial CARES Act, that student financial grant money needs to get in the hands of students as soon as possible. Bethel is required by the law, under CRRSA, to spend at least the same amount on financial aid grants to students as were spent under HEERF I of the CARES ACT ($285,686).

Another requirement of the law is that institutions are required to prioritize grants to students with exceptional financial need, [for example] such as those who receive Pell Grants. Bethel College has prioritized grants and grant amounts to students based on the submission of a student’s 2020-21 FAFSA and the financial need stated by the FAFSA. Students who did not file a FAFSA but were eligible to file were awarded amount similar to those students who filed and had no financial need based on their FAFSA application.

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA) of 1996 that prohibits certain non-citizens from receiving federal benefits at the moment does apply to HEERF II funds, making DACA, undocumented, and international students ineligible for HEERF II student grants. With this understanding, not all Bethel College students are eligible for a HEERF II student grant.

For Reporting:

How grants are to be distributed
  • Grants will be in the form of institutional checks that students will be allowed to pick up or will be mailed to their home address.
  • With approving consent of the student through an online form, and in accordance to federal guidelines, the grant will be applied to their student account at Bethel College.
How the amount of each grant was calculated
  • The law requires that institutions prioritize grants to students with exceptional financial need, [for example] such as those who receive Pell Grants. Bethel College has prioritized grants and grant amounts to students based on the results of a successfully submitted 2020-21 FAFSA application.
Instructions that Bethel College gave to students about the grant
  • This financial aid grant is provided by the federal government through Bethel College by the December 27, 2020, signing of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). These funds are to be used for any component of the cost of attendance or emergency costs that arise due to the coronavirus pandemic, such as: tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental), child care.

12/22/2020

Bethel College CARES Act Funding – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, December 2020

Institutional Acknowledgment 

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020.  It is Bethel College’s intent to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 1804(a)(1) of the CARES ACT to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students. 

Report

  • Bethel College has received access to $265,686 of funding for emergency grants to students. This amount was determine by the Department of Education – https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/allocationsforsection18004a1ofcaresact.pdf
    • On May 6th, $232,200 was distributed to all 387 eligible students** affected by the disruption of their education at Bethel College due to the Covid-19 outbreak. These funds were sent by mail, in the form of institutional checks to each of these students.
    • On March 13th, Bethel College made an institutional decision to cease on-campus operations and send students home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This abrupt closure of our residence halls and the traditional delivery of on-campus, in classroom education have financially impacted all of our enrolled students. Students have had relocation expenses, unexpected board expenses, additional educational expenses, all due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the CARES Act, that money needs to get in the hands of our impacted, enrolled students immediately.  Secretary Devos stated in an April 9, 2020 letter to College and University Presidents that , “…each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds, which may include distributing the funds to all students…” https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/caresactgrantfundingcoverletterfinal.pdf

Every currently enrolled, and eligible student** as of March 27th, 2020 will be awarded an emergency financial aid grant (March 27th, 2020 is the date the CARES Act was signed into law).

Bethel College’s Determination of grant amount:   

$480 –  Technology expense – Internet costs ($65 ave. monthly exp for 2 months), computer costs ($350

estimated expense for basic netbook) for every student’s at home, online educational needs

$120 –  Transportation and Miscellaneous Educational expenses due to change of educational delivery. 

Relocation expenses after campus closure, expenses to pick up personal items in the residence halls, travel expenses for personal items and groceries and unexpected expenses due to outbreak

($60/month for two months)

**Eligible student definition: Student who is eligible to participate in the Title IV aid program and has filed a FAFSA or a student who hasn’t filed but is eligible to file a FAFSA.  Criteria to participate in programs under Section 484 of the HEA include but are not limited to the following:  U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service; and a high school diploma, GED see HEERF Frequently Asked Questions #9-https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/heerfstudentfaqs.pdf

  • On Sept. 28, 2020, Bethel College made an institutional decision to finish the fall 2020 semester remote starting the week after Thanksgiving break. This decision was made as a response to the continued COVID-19 outbreak projections and institutional experiences from the fall 2020 semester. This change in our traditional delivery of on-campus, in classroom education will financially impact all of our enrolled students. Students will have expenses related but not limited to travel, relocation, unexpected board expenses, additional educational expenses, all due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Every currently enrolled and eligible student** as of Nov. 20, 2020 (the start of fall term adjustments), will be given a grant  from the remaining HEERF funds:

$34,686 / 391 Eligible Students*** =  $88.71 per grant amount, to be used for expense related, but not limited to: travel expenses, unexpected educational expenses, relocation expenses after academic changes to the fall term due to the pandemic. 

**Eligible student definition: A student who has filed a verified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a student who has demonstrated eligibility to participate in programs under Section 484 the HEA in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA). 

Instructions that Bethel College gave to students about the grant 
  • This emergency grant has been given to you through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education’s share of the CARES Act. These funds are to be used for your educational expenses related to the disruption of your educational experience at Bethel College due to the coronavirus outbreak.  – A copy of this paragraph was mailed, along with the check, to each student both times 

Final Funding Report: This report is the final report that covers all remaining HEERF fund expenditures for the 18004(a)1-Student Portion of HEERF funds under the CARES Act at Bethel College, KS

 

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending December 31, 2020

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

12/7/2020

Bethel College CARES Act Funding – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, November 2020

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020. It is Bethel College’s intent to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 1804(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students.

Institutional Determination

On Sept. 28, Bethel College made an institutional decision to finish the fall 2020 semester remotely, starting the week after Thanksgiving break. This decision was made as a response to the continued COVID-19 outbreak projections and institutional experiences from the fall 2020 semester. This change in our traditional delivery of on-campus, in-classroom education will financially impact all of our enrolled students. Students will have expenses related but not limited to travel, relocation, unexpected board expenses and additional educational expenses, all due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic.

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the CARES Act, that money needs to get in the hands of our impacted enrolled students. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated, “…each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds, which may include distributing the funds to all students…”

After the first emergency grants were given to students during the spring 2020 term, there remained $34,686 for future emergency grants to students. Bethel College, according to CARES Act regulations, has one calendar year from when federal funds were first received (May 2020) to expend their full allocation of HEERF funding for students.

For reporting:

How grants are to be distributed
  •  Grants will be mailed to students in the form of institutional checks.
How the amount of each grant was calculated
  • Every currently enrolled and eligible student** as of Nov. 20, 2020 (the start of fall term adjustments) will be given a grant  from the remaining HEERF funds:$34,686 / 391 eligible students*** =  $88.71 per grant amount, to be used for expenses related, but not limited to: travel expenses, unexpected educational expenses, relocation expenses after academic changes to the fall term due to the pandemic
  • Final funding: This report is the final report that covers all remaining HEERF fund expenditures for 18004(a)1-Student Portion of HEERF funds under the CARES Act.

**Eligible student definition: A student who has filed a verified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a student who has demonstrated eligibility to participate in programs under Section 484 the HEA in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).

Instructions that Bethel College gave to students about the grant
  • This emergency grant has been given to you through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education’s share of the CARES Act. These funds are to be used for your educational expenses related to the disruption of your educational experience at Bethel College due to the coronavirus outbreak.

10/15/2020

CARES ACT – Federal HEERF Reporting for quarter ending Sept. 30, 2020

Section 18004(a)(1) & (a)(2) – Institutional Portion

10/05/2020

Bethel College CARES Act Funding – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, October 2020

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020. It is Bethel College’s intent to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 1804(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students.

Report

  • For quarter ending September 30, 2020: No new emergency financial aid grants were issued to students from the HEERF funding of the CARES ACT.
  • Bethel College has received access to $265,686 of funding. This amount was determined by the Department of Education – link here.
  • On May 6, $232,200 was distributed to all 387 eligible students** affected by the disruption of their education at Bethel College due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These funds were sent by mail in the form of institutional checks to each of the students. The remaining $33,486 is allotted for grants to students who have completed an application and continue to have emergency needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On March 13, Bethel College made an institutional decision to cease on-campus operations and send students home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This abrupt closure of our residence halls and the end of traditional delivery of on-campus, in-classroom education has financially impacted all our enrolled students. Students have had relocation expenses, unexpected board expenses and additional educational expenses, all due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • The $265,686 grant from the Institutional Share through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.
  • The $25,899 grant from the Strengthening Institutions Program through HEERF from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the CARES Act, that money needs to get in the hands of our impacted, enrolled students immediately. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated in an April 9, 2020, letter to college and university presidents that “…each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds, which may include distributing the funds to all students…” Read more here.

Every currently enrolled and eligible student** will be awarded an Emergency Financial Aid Grant as of March 27, 2020, the date the CARES Act was signed into law.

Bethel College’s determination of grant amount:  

$480 – Technology expense: internet costs ($65 avg. monthly exp. for 2 months), computer costs ($350 estimated expense for basic netbook) for student’s home, online educational needs

$120 – Transportation and miscellaneous educational expenses due to change of educational delivery (relocation expenses after campus closure, expenses to pick up personal items in the residence halls, travel expenses for personal items and groceries, unexpected expenses due to outbreak; $60/month for two months)

**Eligible student definition: Student is eligible to participate in the Title IV aid program; student has filed a FAFSA or hasn’t filed but is eligible to file a FAFSA. Criteria to participate in programs under Section 484 of the HEA include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service; a high school diploma or GED (see “HEERF Frequently Asked Questions #9”). Read more here.

Instructions Bethel College gave to students about the grant:

  • This emergency grant has been given to you through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education’s share of the CARES Act. These funds are to be used for your educational expenses related to the disruption of your educational experience at Bethel College due to the coronavirus outbreak. A copy of this paragraph was mailed, along with the check, to each student.

9/18/2020

Bethel College CARES Act Funding – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, September 2020

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020. It is Bethel College’s intent to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 1804(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students.

Report

  • Bethel College has received access to $265,686 of funding. This amount was determined by the Department of Education – link here.
  • On May 6, $232,200 was distributed to all 387 eligible students** affected by the disruption of their education at Bethel College due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These funds were sent by mail in the form of institutional checks to each of the students. The remaining $33,486 is allotted for grants to students who have completed an application and continue to have emergency needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On March 13, Bethel College made an institutional decision to cease on-campus operations and send students home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This abrupt closure of our residence halls and the end of traditional delivery of on-campus, in-classroom education has financially impacted all our enrolled students. Students have had relocation expenses, unexpected board expenses and additional educational expenses, all due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • The $265,686 grant from the Institutional Share through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.
  • The $25,899 grant from the Strengthening Institutions Program through HEERF from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the CARES Act, that money needs to get in the hands of our impacted, enrolled students immediately. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated in an April 9, 2020, letter to college and university presidents that “…each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds, which may include distributing the funds to all students…” Read more here.

Every currently enrolled and eligible student** will be awarded an Emergency Financial Aid Grant as of March 27, 2020, the date the CARES Act was signed into law.

Bethel College’s determination of grant amount:  

$480 – Technology expense: internet costs ($65 avg. monthly exp. for 2 months), computer costs ($350 estimated expense for basic netbook) for student’s home, online educational needs

$120 – Transportation and miscellaneous educational expenses due to change of educational delivery (relocation expenses after campus closure, expenses to pick up personal items in the residence halls, travel expenses for personal items and groceries, unexpected expenses due to outbreak; $60/month for two months)

**Eligible student definition: Student is eligible to participate in the Title IV aid program; student has filed a FAFSA or hasn’t filed but is eligible to file a FAFSA. Criteria to participate in programs under Section 484 of the HEA include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service; a high school diploma or GED (see “HEERF Frequently Asked Questions #9”). Read more here.

Instructions Bethel College gave to students about the grant:

  • This emergency grant has been given to you through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education’s share of the CARES Act. These funds are to be used for your educational expenses related to the disruption of your educational experience at Bethel College due to the coronavirus outbreak. A copy of this paragraph was mailed, along with the check, to each student.

8/07/2020

Bethel College CARES Act Funding – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, August 2020

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020. It is Bethel College’s intent to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 1804(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students.

Report

  • Bethel College has received access to $265,686 of funding. This amount was determined by the Department of Education – link here.
  • On May 6, $232,200 was distributed to all 387 eligible students** affected by the disruption of their education at Bethel College due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These funds were sent by mail in the form of institutional checks to each of the students. The remaining $33,486 is allotted for grants to students who have completed an application and continue to have emergency needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On March 13, Bethel College made an institutional decision to cease on-campus operations and send students home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This abrupt closure of our residence halls and the end of traditional delivery of on-campus, in-classroom education has financially impacted all our enrolled students. Students have had relocation expenses, unexpected board expenses and additional educational expenses, all due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • The $265,686 grant from the Institutional Share through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.
  • The $25,899 grant from the Strengthening Institutions Program through HEERF from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the CARES Act, that money needs to get in the hands of our impacted, enrolled students immediately. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated in an April 9, 2020, letter to college and university presidents that “…each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds, which may include distributing the funds to all students…” Read more here.

Every currently enrolled and eligible student** will be awarded an Emergency Financial Aid Grant as of March 27, 2020, the date the CARES Act was signed into law.

Bethel College’s determination of grant amount:  

$480 – Technology expense: internet costs ($65 avg. monthly exp. for 2 months), computer costs ($350 estimated expense for basic netbook) for student’s home, online educational needs

$120 – Transportation and miscellaneous educational expenses due to change of educational delivery (relocation expenses after campus closure, expenses to pick up personal items in the residence halls, travel expenses for personal items and groceries, unexpected expenses due to outbreak; $60/month for two months)

**Eligible student definition: Student is eligible to participate in the Title IV aid program; student has filed a FAFSA or hasn’t filed but is eligible to file a FAFSA. Criteria to participate in programs under Section 484 of the HEA include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service; a high school diploma or GED (see “HEERF Frequently Asked Questions #9”). Read more here.

Instructions Bethel College gave to students about the grant:

  • This emergency grant has been given to you through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education’s share of the CARES Act. These funds are to be used for your educational expenses related to the disruption of your educational experience at Bethel College due to the coronavirus outbreak. A copy of this paragraph was mailed, along with the check, to each student.

06/26/2020

Bethel College CARES Act Funding – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, June 2020

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020. It is Bethel College’s intent to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 1804(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students.

Report

  • Bethel College has received access to $265,686 of funding. This amount was determined by the Department of Education – link here.
  • On May 6, $232,200 was distributed to all 387 eligible students** affected by the disruption of their education at Bethel College due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These funds were sent by mail in the form of institutional checks to each of the students. The remaining $33,486 is allotted for grants to students who have completed an application and continue to have emergency needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On March 13, Bethel College made an institutional decision to cease on-campus operations and send students home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This abrupt closure of our residence halls and the end of traditional delivery of on-campus, in-classroom education has financially impacted all our enrolled students. Students have had relocation expenses, unexpected board expenses and additional educational expenses, all due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • The $265,686 grant from the Institutional Share through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.
  • The $25,899 grant from the Strengthening Institutions Program through HEERF from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the CARES Act, that money needs to get in the hands of our impacted, enrolled students immediately. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated in an April 9, 2020, letter to college and university presidents that “…each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds, which may include distributing the funds to all students…” Read more here.

Every currently enrolled and eligible student** will be awarded an Emergency Financial Aid Grant as of March 27, 2020, the date the CARES Act was signed into law.

Bethel College’s determination of grant amount:  

$480 – Technology expense: internet costs ($65 avg. monthly exp. for 2 months), computer costs ($350 estimated expense for basic netbook) for student’s home, online educational needs

$120 – Transportation and miscellaneous educational expenses due to change of educational delivery (relocation expenses after campus closure, expenses to pick up personal items in the residence halls, travel expenses for personal items and groceries, unexpected expenses due to outbreak; $60/month for two months)

**Eligible student definition: Student is eligible to participate in the Title IV aid program; student has filed a FAFSA or hasn’t filed but is eligible to file a FAFSA. Criteria to participate in programs under Section 484 of the HEA include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service; a high school diploma or GED (see “HEERF Frequently Asked Questions #9”). Read more here.

Instructions Bethel College gave to students about the grant:

  • This emergency grant has been given to you through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education’s share of the CARES Act. These funds are to be used for your educational expenses related to the disruption of your educational experience at Bethel College due to the coronavirus outbreak. A copy of this paragraph was mailed, along with the check, to each student.

05/08/2020

Bethel College CARES Act Funding – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, May 2020

Institutional Acknowledgment

Bethel College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education on April 13, 2020. It is Bethel College’s intent to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 1804(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students.

Report

  • Bethel College has received access to $265,686 of funding. This amount was determined by the Department of Education – link here.
  • On May 6, $232,200 was distributed to all 387 eligible students** affected by the disruption of their education at Bethel College due to the COVID-19 outbreak. These funds were sent by mail in the form of institutional checks to each of the students. The remaining $33,486 is allotted for grants to students who have completed an application and continue to have emergency needs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • On March 13, Bethel College made an institutional decision to cease on-campus operations and send students home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This abrupt closure of our residence halls and the end of traditional delivery of on-campus, in-classroom education has financially impacted all our enrolled students. Students have had relocation expenses, unexpected board expenses and additional educational expenses, all due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  • The $265,686 grant from the Institutional Share through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.
  • The $25,899 grant from the Strengthening Institutions Program through HEERF from the CARES Act was used by Bethel College to reimburse institutional refunds that were given to students due to the disruption of their education and living experience on campus.

It is Bethel College’s determination, based on the government’s intent with the passage of the CARES Act, that money needs to get in the hands of our impacted, enrolled students immediately. U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos stated in an April 9, 2020, letter to college and university presidents that “…each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds, which may include distributing the funds to all students…” Read more here.

Every currently enrolled and eligible student** will be awarded an Emergency Financial Aid Grant as of March 27, 2020, the date the CARES Act was signed into law.

Bethel College’s determination of grant amount:  

$480 – Technology expense: internet costs ($65 avg. monthly exp. for 2 months), computer costs ($350 estimated expense for basic netbook) for student’s home, online educational needs

$120 – Transportation and miscellaneous educational expenses due to change of educational delivery (relocation expenses after campus closure, expenses to pick up personal items in the residence halls, travel expenses for personal items and groceries, unexpected expenses due to outbreak; $60/month for two months)

**Eligible student definition: Student is eligible to participate in the Title IV aid program; student has filed a FAFSA or hasn’t filed but is eligible to file a FAFSA. Criteria to participate in programs under Section 484 of the HEA include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service; a high school diploma or GED (see “HEERF Frequently Asked Questions #9”). Read more here.

Instructions Bethel College gave to students about the grant:

  • This emergency grant has been given to you through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund from the U.S. Department of Education’s share of the CARES Act. These funds are to be used for your educational expenses related to the disruption of your educational experience at Bethel College due to the coronavirus outbreak. A copy of this paragraph was mailed, along with the check, to each student.