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CARES Act Reporting

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

The information below highlights the implementation of CARES Act funding on our campus.

CARES Act Reporting — Student and Institutional Combined

CARES Act Reporting — Student Portion (before June 2022)

CARES Act Reporting — Institutional Portion (before June 2022)

CARES Act Reports — Student and Institutional Combined

June 30, 2022 Report

CARES Act Reports — Student Portion

  • April 4, 2022 Update (ARP)

    April 4, 2022

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education's American Recovery Plan Act (ARP): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Ill, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgment was not required under ARP since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgment under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the ARP program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $4,497,276 under the ARP program from the Department of Education pursuant to the College's Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of March 31, 2022, the College had drawn $3,358,840 of these funds.
    3. As of March 31, 2022, the College had distributed $3,358,840 to students under the ARP program.
    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,730 students 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 the ARP program.
    5. As of March 31, 2022, 2,598 students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the ARP program.
    6. The College has spent significant time developing the optimum program methodology and is using a multifaceted approach to distribute Emergency Financial Aid Grants. An opt-in/application method, a method of identifying PELL grant recipients for further grants, and also having students complete a worksheet/request for additional special circumstance consideration.
      *Full-time students completing the opt-in/application will be eligible for $650 while part-time students completing the opt-in/application will be eligible for $325.
      *$2,000 to students enrolled during the fall 2021 semester that received a Federal Pell Grant disbursement and $2,000 to first time institutionally enrolled students for the spring 2021 semester.
      *The College has made funds available to students demonstrating exceptional need outside of the prescribed formula used for initial grant awards. Students are submitting Special Circumstance applications/worksheets requesting funds for additional assistance to the Financial Assistance Office. Assistance is granted based on a review of the submitted document(s) by the Financial Assistance Office.
    7. Students received instructions/directions/guidance via email and mass campus portal announcement in which the College notified them of the opportunity to apply for a grant by completing an opt in/application. The application is currentiy closed. The student invitation to apply is enclosed. The College also made a campus portal announcement along with a supplemental email to students regarding the opportunity for a special circumstance review. Attached is a copy of the College's Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund ill Student Special Circumstances Request Worksheet. The College has sent emails and posted a campus portal announcement to students identified as PELL grant recipients notifying them of additional Emergency Financial Aid Grants in January 2022 for the fall 2021 semester and March 2022 for the spring 2022 semester.

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF Ill)

    York College of Pennsylvania understands that economic hardship and changes in family circumstances continue to be a reality for most families and we invite all undergraduate students to submit an application for a student grant through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF Ill).

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and funds were appropriated to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as a response to coronavirus. York College of Pennsylvania has been allocated funding, as part of this Act, to be used for student grants and prioritize the allocation of funds to undergraduate students with exceptional need. These grants may be used to help defray student expenses associated with tuition, fees, food, housing, health care or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus (i.e. testing or treatment).

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  • January 3, 2022 Update (CRRSAA)

    January 3, 2022

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgement was not required under CRRSAA since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgement under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the CRRSAA program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
    2. York College of Pennsylvania had access to $1,641,892 under the CRRSAA program from the Department of Education pursuant to the College's Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of December 31, 2021, the College had drawn $1,641,892 of these funds.
    3. As of December 31, 2021, the College had distributed $1,641,892 to students under the CRRSAA program.
    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,700 students 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 the CRRSAA program.
    5. As of December 31, 2021, 3,701 students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA program.
    6. The College used a methodology that prioritized exceptional need students and provided funds without application to registered students for the Spring 2021 semester based on an enrollment date of 3/22/2021. Prioritization of exceptional need took place as follows:

    • Group 1: PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the highest award.

    • Group 2: PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the second highest award.

    • Group 3: Non- PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the third highest award.

    • Group 4: Non-PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the lowest award.

    The College has made any remaining funds to students demonstrating exceptional need outside of the prescribed formula used for initial grant awards. Students have submitted and may continue to submit Special Circumstance applications/worksheets requesting funds for additional assistance to the Financial Assistance Office. Assistance is granted based on a review of the submitted document(s) by the Financial Assistance Office.

    7.  Students received instructions/directions/guidance via email in which the College notified them of grant eligibility along with the amount of funding made available to them. Notification of the opportunity to request a special circumstance review was included in this same email. In addition, the College made a mass portal announcement along with a supplemental email to students regarding the special circumstances opportunity. The College made two subsequent more targeted portal announcements to PELL eligible students and students demonstrating financial need. The College has also provided students with portal announcements/emails regarding other economic opportunities or new consumer program initiatives created through the implementation of CRRSAA.

    Attached is a copy of the College's Higher Education Emergency Relief Special Circumstances Worksheet.

    Download Full Message and Worksheet.

  • January 3, 2022 Update (ARP)

    January 3, 2022

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education's American Recovery Plan Act (ARP): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 111, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgment was not required under ARP since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgment under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the ARP program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $4,497,276 under the ARP program from the Department of Education pursuant to the College's Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of December 31, 2021, the College had drawn $1,521,000 of these funds.
    3. As of December 31, 2021, the College had distributed $1,521,000 to students under the ARP program.
    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,730 students 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 the ARP program.
    5. As of December 31, 2021, 2,372 students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the ARP program.
    6. The College will be using a multi-faceted approach to distribute Emergency Financial Aid Grants. An opt-in/application method, a method of identifying PELL grant recipients for further grants, and also having students complete a worksheet/request for additional special circumstance consideration.
      • Full-time students completing the opt-in/application will be eligible for $650 while part-time students completing the opt-in/application will be eligible for $325.
      • $2,000 to students enrolled during the fall 2021 semester that received a Federal Pell Grant disbursement
      • The College has made funds available to students demonstrating exceptional need outside of the prescribed formula used for initial grant awards. Students will submit Special Circumstance applications/worksheets requesting funds for additional assistance to the Financial Assistance Office. Assistance will be granted based on a review of the submitted document(s) by the Financial Assistance Office.
    7. Students received instructions/directions/guidance via email and mass campus portal announcement in which the College notified them of the opportunity to apply for a grant by completing an opt-in/application. The application was, and is still currently, available to students through a Qualtrics form. The student invitation to apply is enclosed. The College also made a campus portal announcement along with a supplemental email to students regarding the opportunity for a special circumstance review. Attached is a copy of the College's Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Ill Student Special Circumstances Request Worksheet. The College will send emails and post a campus portal announcement to students identified as PELL grant recipients notifying them of additional Emergency Financial Aid Grants in mid to late January 2022.

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund {HEERF Ill)

    York College of Pennsylvania understands that economic hardship and changes in family circumstances continue to be a reality for most families and we invite all undergraduate students to submit an application for a student grant through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF Ill).

    The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed into law on March 11, 2021 and funds were appropriated to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as a response to coronavirus. York College of Pennsylvania has been allocated funding, as part of this Act, to be used for student grants and prioritize the allocation of funds to undergraduate students with exceptional need. These grants may be used to help defray student expenses associated with tuition, fees, food, housing, health care or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus (i.e. testing or treatment)

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  • October 4, 2021 Update (CRRSAA)

    October 4, 2021

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security {CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgement was not required under CRRSAA since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgement under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the CRRSAA program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania had access to $1,641,892 under the CRRSAA program from the Department of Education pursuant to the College's Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of September 30, 2021, the College had drawn $1,641,892 of these funds.

    3. As of September 30, 2021, the College had distributed $1,641,892 to students under the CRRSAA program.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,700 students 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 the CRRSAA program.

    5. As of September 30, 2021, 3,701 students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA program.

    6. The College used a methodology that prioritized exceptional need students and provided funds without application to registered students for the Spring 2021 semester based on an enrollment date of 3/22/2021. Prioritization of exceptional need took place as follows:

    • Group 1: PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the highest award.
    • Group 2: PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the second highest award.
    • Group 3: Non- PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the third highest award.
    • Group 4: Non-PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the lowest award.

    The College has made any remaining funds to students demonstrating exceptional need outside of the prescribed formula used for initial grant awards. Students have submitted and may continue to submit Special Circumstance applications/worksheets requesting funds for additional assistance to the Financial Assistance Office. Assistance is granted based on a review of the submitted document(s) by the Financial Assistance Office.

    7. Students received instructions/directions/guidance via email in which the College notified them of grant eligibility along with the amount of funding made available to them. Notification of the opportunity to request a special circumstance review was included in this same email. In addition, the College made a mass portal announcement along with a supplemental email to students regarding the special circumstances opportunity. The College made two subsequent more targeted portal announcements to PELL eligible students and students demonstrating financial need. The College has also provided students with portal announcements/emails regarding other economic opportunities or new consumer program initiatives created through the implementation of CRRSAA.

    Attached is a copy of the College's Higher Education Emergency Relief Special Circumstances Worksheet.

    Download Full Message and Worksheet

  • October 4, 2021 Update (ARP)

    October 4, 2021

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s American Recovery Plan Act (ARP): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a) (1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgment was not required under ARP since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgment under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the ARP program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $4,497,276 under the ARP program from the Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of September 30, 2021, the College had not drawn any of these funds.
    3. As of September 30, 2021, the College had not distributed any funds to students under the ARP program.
    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,730 students 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 the ARP program.
    5. As of September 30, 2021, no students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the ARP program.
    6. The College has spent significant time developing the optimum program methodology and will be using an opt-in/application method to determine student eligibility requirements for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. Full-time students completing the opt-in/application will be eligible for $650 while part-time students completing the opt-in/application will be eligible for$325. The College has made funds available to students demonstrating exceptional need outside of the prescribed formula used for initial grant awards. Students will submit Special Circumstance applications/worksheets requesting funds for additional assistance to the Financial Assistance Office. Assistance will be granted based on a review of the submitted document(s) by the Financial Assistance Office. The College will also award students demonstrating exceptional need through an additional allocation based on student debt that will take place in spring 2022. The exact methodology of the spring 2022 disbursement will be finalized and reported in a future quarterly update.
    7. The College will develop and provide instructions and guidance to students on the opt-in/ application process through e-mail, portal announcements, web pages and other written forms.
  • July 5, 2021 Update (CRRSAA)

    July 5, 2021 

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education. 

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus. 

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement (for) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgement was not required under CRRSAA since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgement under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the CRRSAA program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. 

    2. York College of Pennsylvania had access to $1,641,892 under the CRRSAA program from the Department of Education pursuant to the College's Certification and Agreement (for) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of June 30, 2021, the College had drawn $1,441,862 of these funds. 

    3. As of June 30, 2021, the College had distributed $1,441,862 to students under the CRRSAA program.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,700 students 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 the CRRSAA program.

    5. As of June 30, 2021, 3,685 students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA program.

    6. The College used a methodology that prioritized exceptional need students and provided funds without application to registered students for the Spring 2021 semester based on an enrollment date of 3/22/2021. Prioritization of exceptional need took place as follows: 

    Group 1: PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the highest award. 

    Group 2: PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the second highest award. 

    Group 3: Non- PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the third highest award. 

    Group 4: Non-PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the lowest award. 

    The College has made any remaining funds to students demonstrating exceptional need outside of the prescribed formula used for initial grant awards. Students have submitted and may continue to submit Special Circumstance applications/worksheets requesting funds for additional assistance to the Financial Assistance Office. Assistance is granted based on a review of the submitted document(s) by the Financial Assistance Office.

    7. Students received instructions/directions/guidance via email in which the College notified them of grant eligibility along with the amount of funding made available to them. Notification of the opportunity to request a special circumstance review was included in this same email. In addition, the College made a mass portal announcement along with a supplemental email to students regarding the special circumstances opportunity. The College made two subsequent more targeted portal announcements to PELL eligible students and students demonstrating financial need. The College has also provided students with portal announcements/emails regarding other economic opportunities or new consumer program initiatives created through the implementation of CRRSAA. 

    Attached is a copy of the College's Higher Education Emergency Relief Special Circumstances Worksheet. 

    Download Full Message and Worksheet

  • July 5, 2021 Update (ARP)

    July 5, 2021

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s American Recovery Plan Act (ARP): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgement was not required under ARP since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgement under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the ARP program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $4,497,276 under the ARP program from the Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of June 30, 2021, the College had not drawn any of these funds.

    3. As of June 30, 2021, the College had not distributed any funds to students under the ARP program.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,730 students 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 the ARP program.

    5. As of June 30, 2021, no students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the ARP program.

    6. The College has spent significant time developing the optimum program methodology and currently plans to use an opt-in/application method to determine student eligibility requirements for Emergency Financial Aid Grants and the amounts for which students are eligible. The College will provide further details upon approval of the award methodology. The College expects to finalize the methodology by mid-August 2021.

    7. The College will develop and provide instructions and guidance to the students upon completion of determining the award methodology. The College will communicate to the students through e-mail, portal announcements, web pages and other written forms.

  • June 28, 2021 Update (CRRSAA)

    June 28, 2021

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education. 

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus. 

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(l) ofthe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional acknowledgement was not required under CRRSAA since President Gunter-Smith provided this acknowledgement under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the required amount received under the CRRSAA program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania had access to $1,641,892 under the CRRSSAp rogram from the Department of Education pursuant to the College's Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of March 31, 2021, the College had not drawn any of these funds. 

    3. As of March 31, 2021, the College had distributed no funds to students under the CRRSAA program.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,700 students 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 the CRRSAA program.

    5. As of March 31, no students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA program.

    6. The College used a methodology that prioritized exceptional need students and provided funds without application to registered students for the Spring 2021 semester based on an enrollment date of 3/22/2021. Prioritization of exceptional need took place as follows: 

    • Group 1: PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the highest award. 
    • Group 2: PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the second highest award. 
    • Group 3: Non- PELL eligible residential students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the third highest award. 
    • Group 4: Non-PELL eligible non-residential (off-campus/commuter) students meeting citizenship requirements and enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester. These students received the lowest award. 

    The College has made any remaining funds to students demonstrating exceptional need outside of the prescribed formula used for initial grant awards. Students have submitted and may continue to submit Special Circumstance applications/worksheets requesting funds for additional assistance to the Financial Assistance Office. Assistance is granted based on a review of the submitted document(s) by the Financial Assistance Office. 

    7. Students received instructions/directions/guidance via email in which the College notified them of grant eligibility along with the amount of funding made available to them. Notification of the opportunity to request a special circumstance review was included in this same email. In addition, the College made a mass portal announcement along with a supplemental email to students regarding the special circumstances opportunity. The College made two subsequent more targeted portal announcements to PELL eligible students and students demonstrating financial need. The College has also provided students with portal announcements/emails regarding other economic opportunities or new consumer program initiatives created through the implementation of CRRSAA. 

    Attached is a copy of the College's Higher Education Emergency Relief Special Circumstances Worksheet. 

    Download Full Message and Worksheet

  • June 28, 2021 Update (ARP)

    June 28, 2021 

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s American  Recovery Plan Act (ARP): Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III, which addresses the impact of the  COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.  

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus. 

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and  returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency  Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security  (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the  Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Formula Grants Authorized by Section  18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. An additional  acknowledgement was not required under ARP since President Gunter-Smith provided this  acknowledgement under the CARES Act. York College of Pennsylvania will use no less than the  required amount received under the ARP program to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to  students. 

    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $4,497,276 under the ARP program from the  Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency  Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of March 31, 2021, the College had not drawn any of these  funds. 

    3. As of March 31, 2021, the College had not distributed any funds to students under the ARP program.  

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,730 students 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 the ARP program.  

    5. As of March 31, 2021, no students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students  under the ARP program. 

    6. The College has spent significant time developing the optimum program methodology and  currently plans to use an opt-in/application method to determine student eligibility  requirements for Emergency Financial Aid Grants and the amounts for which students are  eligible. The College will provide further details upon approval of the award methodology. The  College expects to finalize the methodology by mid-August 2021. 
    7. The College will develop and provide instructions and guidance to the students upon completion  of determining the award methodology. The College will communicate to the students through  e-mail, portal announcements, web pages and other written forms. 
  • January 7, 2021 Update

    January 7, 2021

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. York College 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.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania had access to $1,641,892 from the Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of January 5, 2021, the College had drawn all of these funds. 

    3. As of January 5, 2021, the College had distributed $1,641,892 to students, under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,066 students 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.

    5. As of January 5, 2021, 937 students had received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    6. The College used an opt-in/application method and used the application to determine which students met eligibility requirements to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The opt-in/application asked students to identify incurred eligible expenses and the associated amounts.

    7. Students received instructions/directions/guidance from York College concerning the application for Emergency Financial Aid Grants via email, portal announcements, etc. Reminder emails and announcements were also sent and posted.  The College completed three application processes, the first for expenses incurred for the period from March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020 and the second for expenses incurred during the period of March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020, and/or May 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020.  The third application process was for expenses incurred from June 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020.

    Since the College has distributed all funds accessible to it from the CARES Act [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students, there will be no further updates related to this funding.

     

  • October 9, 2020 Update

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. York College 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.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $1,641,892 from the Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of October 8, 2020, the College has drawn $1,345,435.51 of these funds.

    3. As of October 8, 2020, the College has distributed $1,345,435.51 to students, under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,066 students 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.

    5. As of October 8, 2020, 850 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    6. The College is using an opt-in/application method and using the application to then determine which students meet eligibility requirements to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The opt-in/application asks students to identify incurred eligible expenses and the associated amounts.

    7. Students have received instructions/directions/guidance from York College concerning the application for Emergency Financial Aid Grants via email, portal announcements, etc. Reminder emails and announcements have also sent and posted. The College has completed two application processes, the first for expenses incurred for the period from March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020; the second for expenses incurred during the period of March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020, and/or May 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020.

    The College began its third application process on September 14, 2020.  Applications were due on September 30, 2020 and the College is in the process of reviewing the applications to determine grant awardees and amounts. Funds awarded will be no more than the remaining available balance of $296,456.49, and first priority will be given to student applicants with an expected family contribution (EFC) of $12,000 and below on the 2020-2021 FAFSA. Award distributions are expected to occur within the next thirty days. A copy of the September 14, 2020 invitation to students to apply for funds is included below.

    Dear Students:

    York College is once again accepting applications for the CARES Act Student Relief Fund grants.  In response to the COVID-19 situation, the federal government has provided resources to colleges and universities for expenses resulting from a disruption of campus operations. Part of the federal CARES Act is a direct grant program for students who are in need of emergency financial aid. As a point of clarification; please do not request reimbursement for tuition, fees, job loss, and/or wage reductions as these do not constitute qualifying expenses according to the language contained within the Federal CARES Act. We are unable to honor these types of requests.

    Purpose:

    The CARES Act student grants are designated for “...emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care)…”

    Eligibility:

    The criteria to participate in this grant program include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service (if the student is male); satisfactory academic progress; and a high school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved homeschool setting. Verification of eligibility based on FAFSA completion. 

    If you wish to be considered for funding from the federal CARES Act, please complete the Federal CARES Act Grant Application at https://www.ycp.edu/caresgrant. After completion and submission, the form will automatically be sent to the Financial Assistance Office for review. Please understand that funding is limited, and first priority will be given to student applicants with an excepted family contribution (EFC) of 12,000 and below on the 2020-2021 FAFSA. This application is for expenses during the time period of June 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020. Applications are due by September 30, 2020. Let us know if you have any questions by emailing financialaid@ycp.edu. 

    The College admires and appreciates the resilience, flexibility, and understanding demonstrated by members of the Spartan family as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and seek to utilize our resources for the betterment of our community.

  • August 18, 2020 Update

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. York College 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.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $1,641,892 from the Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of August 17, 2020, the College has drawn $1,345,435.51 of these funds.

    3. As of August 17, 2020, the College has distributed $1,345,435.51 to students, under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,066 students 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.

    5. As of August 17, 2020, 850 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    6. The College is using an opt-in/application method and using the application to then determine which students meet eligibility requirements to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The opt-in/application asks students to identify incurred eligible expenses and the associated amounts.

    7. Students have received instructions/directions/guidance from York College concerning the application for Emergency Financial Aid Grants via email, portal announcements, etc. Reminder emails and announcements have also sent and posted. The College has completed two application processes, the first for expenses incurred for the period from March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020; the second for expenses incurred during the period of March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020, and/or May 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020.  The College intends to commence its next application process on September 14, 2020. Information provided for both completed application processes was similar, and the College expects the upcoming application process to be the same, although funds awarded will be no more than the remaining available balance of $296,456.49. The first application process included the following communication:

    Dear Students:

    York College is now accepting applications for the CARES Act Student Relief Fund grants.  In response to the COVID-19 situation, the federal government has provided resources to colleges and universities for expenses resulting from a disruption of campus operations. Part of the federal CARES Act is a direct grant program for students who are in need of emergency financial aid.  

    Purpose:

    The CARES Act student grants are designated for “...emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care)…”

    Eligibility:

    Only students who have or could be eligible to file a FAFSA may receive emergency financial aid grants. The criteria to participate in this grant program include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service (if the student is male); satisfactory academic progress; and a high school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved homeschool setting.

    If you wish to be considered for funding from the federal CARES Act, please complete the 2019-2020 Federal CARES Act Grant Application. After completion and submission, the form will automatically be sent to the Financial Assistance Office for review. Please understand that funding is limited, and resources may not be available to provide the amount requested. This application is for expenses during the time period of March 27 through April 30, 2020. Applications are due by May 8, 2020. Let us know if you have any questions by emailing financialaid@ycp.edu. 

    The College admires and appreciates the resilience, flexibility, and understanding demonstrated by
    members of the Spartan family as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and seek to utilize
    our resources for the betterment of our community.

  • June 30, 2020 Update

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.

    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.

    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. York College 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.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $1,641,892 from the Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of June 30, 2020, the College has drawn $1,345,435.51 of these funds.

    3. As of June 30, 2020, the College has distributed $1,345,435.51 to students, under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,066 students 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.

    5. As of June 30, 2020, 850 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    6. The College is using an opt-in/application method and using the application to then determine which students meet eligibility requirements to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The opt-in/application asks students to identify incurred eligible expenses and the associated amounts.

    7. Students have received instructions/directions/guidance from York College concerning the application for Emergency Financial Aid Grants via email, portal announcements, etc. Reminder emails and announcements have also sent and posted. The College has completed two application processes, the first for expenses incurred for the period from March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020; the second was for expenses incurred during the period of March 27, 2020 through April 30, 2020, and/or May 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020.  Information provided for both processes was similar, the first application process included the following:

    Dear Students:

    York College is now accepting applications for the CARES Act Student Relief Fund grants.  In response to the
    COVID-19 situation, the federal government has provided resources to colleges and universities for expenses
    resulting from a disruption of campus operations. Part of the federal CARES Act is a direct grant program for
    students who are in need of emergency financial aid.  

    Purpose:
    The CARES Act student grants are designated for “...emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses
    related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s
    cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care)…”

    Eligibility:
    Only students who have or could be eligible to file a FAFSA may receive emergency financial aid grants. The criteria
    to participate in this grant program include but are not limited to the following:

    U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service (if the
    student is male); satisfactory academic progress; and a high school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in
    an approved homeschool setting.

    If you wish to be considered for funding from the federal CARES Act, please complete the 2019-2020 Federal
    CARES Act Grant Application. After completion and submission, the form will automatically be sent to the
    Financial Assistance Office for review. Please understand that funding is limited, and resources may not be
    available to provide the amount requested. This application is for expenses during the time period of March 27
    through April 30, 2020. Applications are due by May 8, 2020.

    Let us know if you have any questions by emailing financialaid@ycp.edu. 

    The College admires and appreciates the resilience, flexibility, and understanding demonstrated by
    members of the Spartan family as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and seek to utilize
    our resources for the betterment of our community.

  • May 28, 2020 Update

    York College of Pennsylvania has received funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which addresses the impact of the COVID-19 situation on institutions of higher education.


    Below, please find additional information regarding the Act and its implementation on our campus.


    1. York College of Pennsylvania acknowledges that President Pamela Gunter-Smith signed and returned to the Department both the Funding Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funding and the Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Formula Grants Authorized by Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. York College 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.

    2. York College of Pennsylvania has access to $1,641,892 from the Department of Education pursuant to the College’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. As of May 8, 2020, the College has not drawn any of these funds.

    3. As of May 8, 2020, the College has distributed $0 to students, under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    4. At the College, there are an estimated 3,066 students 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.

    5. As of May 8, 2020, no students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

    6. The College is using an opt-in/application method and using the application to then determine which students meet eligibility requirements to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The opt-in/application asks students to identify incurred eligible expenses and the associated amounts.

    7. Students have received instructions/directions/guidance from York College concerning the application for Emergency Financial Aid Grants via email, portal announcements, etc. Reminder emails and announcements were also sent and posted. The information provided included the following:

    May 11, 2020


    Dear Students:

    York College is now accepting applications for the CARES Act Student Relief Fund grants. In response to the COVID-19 situation, the federal government has provided resources to colleges and universities for expenses resulting from a disruption of campus operations. Part of the federal CARES Act is a direct grant program for students who are in need of emergency financial aid.  

    Purpose:

    The CARES Act student grants are designated for “...emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care)…”


    Eligibility:


    Only students who have or could be eligible to file a FAFSA may receive emergency financial aid grants. The criteria to participate in this grant program include but are not limited to the following: U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service (if the student is male); satisfactory academic progress; and a high school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved homeschool setting.

    If you wish to be considered for funding from the federal CARES Act, please complete the 2019-2020 Federal CARES Act Grant Application. After completion and submission, the form will automatically be sent to the Financial Assistance Office for review. Please understand that funding is limited, and resources may not be available to provide the amount requested. This application is for expenses during the time period of March 27 through April 30, 2020. Applications are due by May 8, 2020.

    Let us know if you have any questions by emailing financialaid@ycp.edu. 

    The College admires and appreciates the resilience, flexibility, and understanding demonstrated by members of the Spartan family as we all continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and seek to utilize our resources for the betterment of our community.

    --

    May 28, 2020

    Dear Students:

    York College is again accepting applications for the CARES Act Student Relief Fund grants.  In response to the COVID-19 situation, the federal government has provided resources to colleges and universities for expenses resulting from a disruption of campus operations. Part of the federal CARES Act is a direct grant program for students who are in need of emergency financial aid.  As a point of clarification; tuition, fees, job loss, or wage reductions do not constitute qualifying expenses according to the language contained within the Federal CARES Act.

    Purpose:

    The CARES Act student grants are designated for “...emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus (including eligible expenses under a student’s cost of attendance such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care)…”

    Eligibility:

    Only students who have or could be eligible to file a FAFSA may receive emergency financial aid grants. The criteria to participate in this grant program include but are not limited to the following:
    U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen; a valid Social Security number; registration with Selective Service (if the student is male); satisfactory academic progress; and a high school diploma, GED, or completion of high school in an approved homeschool setting.

    If you wish to be considered for funding from the federal CARES Act, please complete the 2019-2020 Federal CARES Act Grant Application at https://www.ycp.edu/caresgrant. After completion and submission, the form will automatically be sent to the Financial Assistance Office for review. Please understand that funding is limited, and resources may not be available to provide the amount requested. This application is for expenses during the time period of March 27 through April 30, 2020 and/or May 1, 2020 through May 31, 2020.  Applications are due by June 12, 2020.

    If you have already applied and received a grant for the first time period (March 27 to April 30), please be sure that the expenses are for new expenses not previously submitted.  Let us know if you have any questions by emailing financialaid@ycp.edu. 

    Information about applying for CARES Act funding was also made available on a Coronavirus FAQ page for York College students and families.