HEERF III/American Rescue Plan Report: Sept. 30, 2021

Sept. 30, 2021 Report (Revised Nov. 23, 2021)

The College of Central Florida (CF) has signed and returned the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Certification and Agreement Form. CF has used, or intends to use, no less than the required amount of funds received to provide HEERF grants to students.

CF has been awarded $18,645,368 under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). It is our goal to reach as many students as possible and comply with all U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Under the ARP (a)(1) program, as authorized under section 2003 of the ARP, fifty-percent ($9,322,684) of the awarded funds is to be distributed to students. The other fifty percent will be used for allowable institutional needs.

As of Sept. 30, 2021:

CF has disbursed a total of $2,577,000 to 1,853 students under the ARP (a)(1). Distribution of funds is anticipated to occur in two phases in the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.

In Fall 2021, CF has disbursed $2,577,000 to 1,853 students.

• Eligible students are currently enrolled students. Eligible students were not required to apply to receive funds. It is estimated that 5,900 students are eligible to receive funds.
• Federal Pell Eligible students received $1,500.
• Non-Federal Pell Eligible students who are eligible for other Title IV funding received $1,000.
• Non-Title IV Eligible students received $500.