Federal Emergency Grant Funding: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
To comply with reporting requirements, University of San Francisco is providing information about the use of HEERF funds.
Quarterly public reporting forms for (a)(1) Institutional Portion and (a)(2) Funds can be found below:
- September 30, 2020
- December 31, 2020
- March 31, 2021
- June 30, 2021
- September 30, 2021
- June 30, 2022
- September 30, 2022
- December 31, 2022
American Rescue Plan: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERFIII)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021.
Under the American Rescue Plan The University of San Francisco intends to use no less than 50% of funds received under Section 2003(a)(1) of the ARP towards Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
ARP funds are in addition to funds authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 and the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136.
| GRANTS DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS UNDER SECTION 2003(A)(1) OF THE ARP | As of December 31, 2022 | As of September 30, 2022 | As of June 20, 2022 | As of March 31, 2022 | As of December 31, 2021 | As of September 30, 2021 | As of June 30, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students | $9,500,302 | $9,500,302 | $9,500,302 | $9,500,302 | $9,500,302 | $9,500,302 | $9,500,302 |
| Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 2003(a)(1) of the ARP | $9,500,302 | $9,474,250 | $9,475,250 | $9,476,750 | $4,877,500 | $4,274,000 | - |
| 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 2003(a)(1) of the ARP | 11,996 | 9,204 | 9,204 | 9,204 | 8,644 | 8,643 | - |
| Total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 2003(a)(1) of the ARP | 5,693 | 5,691 | 5,692 | 5,692 | 5,024 | 4,098 | - |
USF used the following method to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they receive under Section 2003 (a)(1) of the ARP:
The grant amount each student received is based on current enrollment status and on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as currently reflected on the 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Undergraduate
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $0 | $1,500 |
| 7 to 11 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 6 or less | $0 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $1 - $6,000 | $1,000 |
| 7 to 11 | $1 - $6,000 | $750 |
| 6 or less | $1 - $6,000 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $6,001 - $10,000 | $750 |
| 7 to 11 | $6,001 - $10,000 | $500 |
| 6 or less | $6,001 - $10,000 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
| 7 to 11 | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
| 6 or less | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
Graduate
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $0 | $1,500 |
| 5 or less | $0 | $1,000 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $1 - $6,000 | $1,000 |
| 5 or less | $1 - $6,000 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $6,001 - $10,000 | $750 |
| 5 or less | $6,001 - $10,000 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
| 5 or less | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
CRRSAA: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. The act requires at least the same amount of funding in financial aid grants to students as was required to be provided under the CARES Act.
Emergency Financial Aid Grants
| GRANTS DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS UNDER SECTION 314(A)(1) OF THE CRRSAA | As of September 30, 2021 | As of June 30, 2021 | As of March 31, 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students | $3,646,944 | $3,646,944 | $3,646,944 |
| Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 314(a)(1) of the CRRSAA | $3,646,944 | $3,638,750 | $ - |
| 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 314(a)(1) of the CRRSAA | 8,209 | 8,208 | |
| Total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 314(a)(1) of the CRRSAA | 3,341 | 3,330 |
USF used the following method to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they receive under Section 314 (a)(1) of CRRSAA:
The grant amount each student received is based on current enrollment status and on Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as currently reflected on the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Undergraduate
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $0 | $1,500 |
| 7 to 11 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 6 or less | $0 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $1 - $5500 | $1,000 |
| 7 to 11 | $1 - $5500 | $750 |
| 6 or less | $1 - $5500 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $5,501 - $10,000 | $750 |
| 7 to 11 | $5,501 - $10,000 | $500 |
| 6 or less | $5,501 - $10,000 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12+ | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
| 7 to 11 | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
| 6 or less | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
Graduate
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $0 | $1,500 |
| 5 or less | $0 | $1,000 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $1 - $5,500 | $1,000 |
| 5 or less | $1 - $5,500 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $5,501 - $10,000 | $750 |
| 5 or less | $5,501 - $10,000 | $500 |
| Enrollment | Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Grant Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6+ | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
| 5 or less | $10,001 - $15,000 | $500 |
Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are as follows:
STUDENTS THAT HAVE A BALANCE
USF has received federal emergency funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) to provide financial assistance to our students. These one-time grant funds can be used to help cover any direct educational expenses, such as tuition, books or computers, or other related costs, including housing, health care, food, or child care expenses during this pandemic.
You are one of more than 3,300 USF undergraduate and graduate students eligible to receive this grant aid based on your financial need. Each student’s grant will range from $500 to $1,500, depending on your level of financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
You currently have a balance due on your student account; you may choose to use these funds to pay that balance. To accept and direct these funds, please go to the Student Hub Task Center by April 22. Once you've completed the opt-in certification, you will receive an email confirming your actions and next steps. If your grant exceeds your balance due, the remaining money will be refunded to you.
Take Action in the Student Hub
If you have any questions, please reach out to financialaid@usfca.edu.
Sincerely,
Angelika Williams
Assistant Vice Provost, Student Financial Services
STUDENTS THAT DON’T HAVE A BALANCE
USF has received federal emergency funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) to provide financial assistance to our students. These one-time grant funds can be used to help cover any direct educational expenses, such as tuition, books or computers, or other related costs, including housing, health care, food, or child care expenses during this pandemic.
You are one of more than 3,300 USF undergraduate and graduate students eligible to receive this grant aid based on your financial need. Each student’s grant will range from $500 to $1,500, depending on your level of financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
These funds will be issued to you by direct deposit. If you have not set up direct deposit, please follow these instructions. Otherwise, the refund will be mailed to you by check. These funds will be issued within 14 days.
If you have any questions, please reach out to financialaid@usfca.edu.
Sincerely,
Angelika Williams
Assistant Vice Provost, Student Financial Services
CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act provides funding to colleges and universities through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”).
On April 25, 2020, University of San Francisco signed and returned to the Department of Education the Funding Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act and intends to 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.
Emergency Financial Aid Grants
| Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act | As of June 30, 2021 | As of March 31, 2021 | As of December 31, 2020 | As of September 30, 2020 | As of July 2, 2020 | As of May 22, 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students | $3,646,944 | $3,646,944 | $3,646,944 | $3,646,944 | $3,646,944 | $3,646,944 |
| Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act | $3,646,944 | $3,645,694 | $3,572,500 | $3,351,000 | $3,351,000 | $3,134,500 |
| 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 | 11,965 | 11,965 | 9,860 | 9,112 | 9,112 | 9,112 |
| Total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act | 3,309 | 3,304 | 3,095 | 3,060 | 3,060 | 2,833 |
USF used the following method to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act:
The grant amount each student received is based on Expected Family Contribution (“EFC”) as currently reflected on 2019-2020 aid application.
Undergraduate
| Expected Family Contribution (“EFC”) | Grant amount |
|---|---|
| $0 - $4,999 | $1,500 |
| $5,000 - $9,999 | $1,000 |
| $10,000 - $15,000 | $500 |
Graduate
| Expected Family Contribution (“EFC”) | Grant amount |
|---|---|
| $0 | $500 |
Instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are as follows:
USF has received $3.6 million in federal emergency funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide financial assistance to our students. These one-time grant funds can be used to help cover any direct educational expense, such as books or computers, or other related costs, including housing, health care, food, or child care expenses during this pandemic.
You are one of more than 3,000 USF undergraduate and graduate students eligible to receive this grant aid based on your financial need. Each student’s grant will range from $500 to $1,500, depending on your level of financial need as defined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
To receive your grant, please complete the opt-in certification that has been added to your Student Hub Task Center by May 18. Once you’ve completed this certification, you will receive an email confirming your grant amount and next steps to receive the funds.
Take Action in the Student Hub
If you have any questions, please reach out to mbeseda@usfca.edu.
Sincerely,
Michael Beseda
Vice Provost, Strategic Enrollment Management