CARES ACT Emergency Financial Aid Grants for Students
June 24 2020,
The CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-IHE/Student Aid provides funding to institutions to provide emergency financial aid grants to students whose lives have been disrupted, many of whom are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. On April 17 2020 Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. Wesley has received $71,460 in funding and we are committed to providing 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.
On February, 4th Wesley received $129,731. On March Wesley received an additional $186,938.
These funds are designed to be used to cover expenses related to the disruption of campus
operations due to coronavirus.
As of September 2, 2020 we are no longer accepting CARES Act applications
In order to be eligible to receive a CARES Act Emergency Financial Grant students
- Must be eligible to receive federal funds under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act
- Must have been enrolled in at least 1 credit for spring 2020
- Maintaining satisfactory Academic progress (C GPA)
- US Citizen or permanent resident
- Must have taken at least one face-to- face course during the Spring 2020 semester
- Cannot be in default on federal student loans
- Must be enrolled in degree or certificate program
- Cannot be co-enrolled at other college or university where they can receive funds
- Must not have a balance at Wesley of over $2,000
As of September 2, 2020 we are no longer accepting applications for Emergency Financial Grants.
To apply for the CARES Act Emergency Financial Grant, students must first have completed the 2019-2020 FAFSA if they have not already done so. Your application will not be processed until Wesley has a FAFSA on file.
The CARES Act Emergency Assistance applications can be found here. The application should be completed and sent to the Office of Community life at caresact@wesleyseminary.edu
*please note funds cannot be be applied towards tuition and fees*
Once a student's application has been processed, an email will be sent to their Wesley email accounts from the Office of Community Life notifying them of their acceptance status.
How will the grant funds be distributed?
Payments will be distributed in the form of a check. Checks will be mailed and student must provide a current address where their checks should be mailed
Once applications have been approved how long will it take for students to receive their checks?
Upon approval, the grant will be placed on the student’s account. Students are eligible to receive the full amount of the grant regardless of their current account balance The checks will be processed on a weekly basis just like student loan refunds
What emergency funds are available to international students?
International students seeking assistance should contact the Office of Community Life at caresact@wesleyseminary.edu
Do I have to repay the emergency financial aid grant I received from my university through the
CARES Act?
No. The funds provided by the CARES Act are grants, so they do not need to be repaid.
Can grant funds pay for housing tuition or other seminary fees?
No. CARES ACT funds are designed to be used for technological, health care, child care, course materials, transportation from campus, food, moving or other expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
Where can I submit my application?
Applications should be emailed to caresact@wesleyseminary.edu
If you have any additional questions please contact the Office of Community Life at caresact@wesleyseminary.edu
Initial Reporting Information
An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or 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.
On April 17 2020 Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to eligible students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. Funds were made available to Wesley on May 11 2020.
The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
Wesley has received $71,460 in funding
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
No Funds were distributed during the 30 day reporting period
The 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.
We estimate that we have 500 students eligible to receive funds
The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
No Cares act funds have been distributed as of June 10th.
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Wesley will use the financial hardship information provided on your form and the information from your FAFSA to determine the amount of aid each student receives
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
Wesley has provided instructions and guidance on applying for the Emergency Financial Aid Grants via email to the student body and on our web page.
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- On April 17, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to distribute to eligible students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act who had been impacted by the disruption of campus activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds were made available to Wesley on May 11, 2020.
- Wesley has received $ 71,460 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
- As of July 25, 2020 Wesley has distributed $20,750 to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- There are an estimated number of 500 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
- As of July 25, 2020, 25 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- Wesley used the information from the Emergency Financial Aid Grant applications as well as the Title IV eligibility information to determine who would receive funds section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The amount of funds each applicant received was based on the information provided on their application and the information from their FAFSA.
- On July 13th, 2020, students were notified again via the Weekly Announcements that Wesley was accepting applications for emergency financial aid grants. They were also directed to visit the CARES Act web page to fill out applications and for additional information. On Thursday, August 6th, 2020, students were also encouraged to apply for the CARES Act grants and directed to the web page for more information.
- On April 17, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to distribute to eligible students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act who had been impacted by the disruption of campus activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds were made available to Wesley on May 11, 2020.
- Wesley has received $ 71,460 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
- As of October 23, 2020, Wesley has distributed $23,250 to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- There are an estimated number of 500 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
- As of October 23, 2020, 28 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- Wesley used the information from the Emergency Financial Aid Grant applications as well as the Title IV eligibility information to determine who would receive funds section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The amount of funds each applicant received was based on the information provided on their application and the information from their FAFSA.
- On July 13th, 2020, students were notified again via the Weekly Announcements that Wesley was accepting applications for emergency financial aid grants. They were also directed to visit the CARES Act web page to fill out applications and for additional information. On Thursday, August 6th, 2020 and August 31st, 2020, students were also encouraged to apply for the CARES Act grants and directed to the web page for more information.
- On April 17, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to distribute to eligible students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act who had been impacted by the disruption of campus activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds were made available to Wesley on May 11, 2020.
- Wesley has received $ 71,460 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
- As of December 8, 2020, Wesley has distributed $66,783 to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- There are an estimated number of 500 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
- As of July 25, 2020, 25 students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- Wesley used the information from the Emergency Financial Aid Grant applications as well as the Title IV eligibility information to determine who would receive funds section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The amount of funds each applicant received was based on the information provided on their application and the information from their FAFSA.
- On July 13th, 2020, students were notified again via the Weekly Announcements that Wesley was accepting applications for emergency financial aid grants. They were also directed to visit the CARES Act web page to fill out applications and for additional information. On Thursday, August 6th , 2020, students were also encouraged to apply for the CARES Act grants and directed to the web page for more information. Students were notified again on August 31st, 2020 via their student emails.
- On January 19, 2021, the Department of Education provided an additional $71,460 under HEERF II grant provisions, bringing the total student grant provided for student emergency relief to $142,929.
- As of March 31, 2021 Wesley has distributed $64.850 in financial aid grants to 243 students who were 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.
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On May 20, 2021, the Department of Education provided an additional $186,939 under HEERF III grant provisions, bringing the total student grant provided for student emergency relief to $329,868.
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As of June 30, 2021, Wesley has distributed $64.850 in financial aid grants to 243 students who were 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.
- On May 20, 2021, the Department of Education provided an additional $186,939 under HEERF III grant provisions, bringing the total student grant provided for student emergency relief to $329,868.
- As of August 12 2021, Wesley has distributed $250,800 in financial aid grants to 246 students who were 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 under one of the three HEERF provisions.
CARES/HEERF Student Grant Reporting September 30 , 2021 Reporting date 10/1/2021
On May 20, 2021 the Department of Education provided an additional $186,939 under HEERF III grant provisions, bringing the total student grant provided for student emergency relief to $329,868.
As of August 12 2021 Wesley has distributed $250,800 in financial aid grants to 246 students who were 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 under the three HEERF provisions.
During the quarter ending December 31, 2021, there were no disbursement made from the student portion from HEERF I, II or III.
- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- Wesley has received $ 71,459 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of June 30, 2020 Wesley has spent $11,560 on campus safety equipment including the LiveSafe App reporting tool, PPE, air filters and deep cleaning offices and dorm facilities. Wesley also issued housing refunds to residents and commuter students in the amount of $20,078 and meal plan refunds of $1,275 for a total refunded to students of $21,353.
- The total year to date expenditures are $32,913
- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- Wesley has received $ 71,459 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of September 30, 2020 Wesley has spent an additional $34,545 on plexi-glass shields for all offices, disinfectant supplies and PPE. The seminary also invested in technology for classroom distance learning for the summer and fall terms. This included camera equipment, Zoom licenses and other peripherals.
- Year to date spending as of 9/30/20 is $67,458.
- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- Wesley has received $ 71,459 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of September 30, 2020 Wesley has spent an additional $3,608.10 on campus safety LiveSafe services and classroom technology.
- Year to date spending as of 12/31/20 is $71,066.
- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- On February 4, 2021, Wesley received additional institutional grant funding from the Department of Education in the amount of $129,731. This brings the total grant funding to $201,191 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of March 31, 2021, Wesley has spent an additional $737 on campus safety on PPE and LiveSafe app technology.
- Total spending to date as of 3/31/21 is $71,803.
- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- On May 21, 2021, Wesley received additional institutional grant funding from the Department of Education in the amount of $186,938. This brings the total grant funding to $388,138 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of June 30, 2021, Wesley has spent an additional $10,204 on classroom technology and campus safety technology.
- Total spending to date as of 6/30/21 is $82,007.
- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- On May 21, 2021, Wesley received additional institutional grant funding from the Department of Education in the amount of $186,938. This brings the total grant funding to $388,138 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of September 30, 2021, Wesley had no reportable expense for the quarter.
- Total spending to date as 9/30/21 is $82,007.
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- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- On May 21, 2021, Wesley received additional institutional grant funding from the Department of Education in the amount of $186,938. This brings the total grant funding to $388,138 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of December 31, 2021 Wesley had no reportable expense for the quarter.
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- On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
- On May 21, 2021, Wesley received additional institutional grant funding from the Department of Education in the amount of $186,938. This brings the total grant funding to $388,138 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
- As of March 31, 2022 Wesley had no reportable expense for the quarter.
On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
On May 21, 2021, Wesley received additional institutional grant funding from the Department of Education in the amount of $186,938. This brings the total grant funding to $388,138 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
As of March 31, 2022 Wesley had no reportable expenses for the quarter.
For the quarter ending June 30, 2022 there were no reportable expenses for the quarter. The total CARES institutional funds used since the inception of the grant is $338,128.
On May 21, 2020, Wesley signed the Certification and Agreement form and submitted it to the Department of Education in order to receive funds the institutional portion of the CARES grant. Funds were made available to Wesley on June 2, 2020.
On May 21, 2021, Wesley received additional institutional grant funding from the Department of Education in the amount of $186,938. This brings the total grant funding to $388,138 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement.
For the quarter ending September 30, 2022 there were no reportable expenses for the quarter. The total CARES institutional funds used since the inception of the grant is $338,128.
For the quarter ending March 31, 2023, the Seminary used $50,000 of institutional funds to help students reduce their outstanding student debt with the seminary. The $50,000 is remainder of unexpended funds for all grants received. Therefore, this report is the final report for the grant performance period.
