CARES Act Reporting
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Student Portion
Maine College of Art & Design accepted online applications for emergency financial assistance grants provided through the federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act through May 11, 2020.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law in March, will provide $507,454 to Maine College of Art & Design in higher education emergency relief funding.
By law, half of the funds received by institutions must be distributed directly to students in the form of emergency grants to help cover expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. This means that $253,727 will be available to qualifying Maine College of Art & Design students in the form of emergency grants through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).
Reporting for 2022/2023
Fourth Quarter Report FY 2022/2023:
As of June 30, 2023, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of June 30, 2023, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 21 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, 10 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded for Q4 totaled $61,215. HEERF III funds have been awarded to date to 244 students, 130 were new applicants totaling $646,160.
We have issued funding for 289 students to date, which represents 49% of the eligible population.
There are 590 students in the 2022/23 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Third Quarter Report FY 2022/2023:
As of March 31, 2023, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of March 31, 2023, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 9 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, 3 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded for Q3 totaled $20,258. HEERF III funds have been awarded to date to 223 students, 120 were new applicants totaling $584,945.
We have issued funding for 279 students to date, which represents 47% of the eligible population.
There are 590 students in the 2022/23 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Second Quarter Report FY 2022/2023:
As of December 31, 2022, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of December 31, 2022, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 19 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, 8 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded for Q2 totaled $52,240. HEERF III funds have been awarded to date to 214 students, 117 were new applicants totaling $564,687
We have issued funding for 276 students to date, which represents 47% of the eligible population.
There are 590 students in the 2022/23 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
First Quarter Report FY 2022/2023:
As of September 30, 2022, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of September 30, 2022, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 21 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, 8 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded for Q1 totaled $68,563. HEERF III funds have been awarded to date to 195 students, 109 were new applicants totaling $512,447.
We have issued funding for 268 students to date, which represents 45% of the eligible population.
There are 590 students in the 2022/23 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Reporting for 2021/2022
Fourth Quarter Report FY 2021/2022:
As of June 30, 2022, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of June 30, 2022, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 13 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, 5 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded for Q4 totaled $40,235. HEERF III funds have been awarded to date to 174 students, 101 were new applicants totaling $443,884.
We have issued funding for 260 students to date, which represents 45% of the eligible population.
There are 573 students in the 2021/22 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Third Quarter Report FY 2021/2022:
As of March 31, 2022, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of March 31, 2022, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 64 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, 51 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded totaled $174,702.
We have issued funding for 255 students to date, which represents 45% of the eligible population.
There are 573 students in the 2021/22 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Second Quarter Report FY 2021/2022:
As of December 31, 2021, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of December 31, 2021, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 40 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, only 22 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded totaled $97,071.
We have issued funding for 204 students to date, which represents 43% of the eligible population.
There are 476 students in the 2021/22 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
First Quarter Report FY 2021/2022:
As of September 30, 2021, HEERF I funds fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
HEERF II funds are fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 136 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the second round of HEERF funding.
As of September 30, 2021, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 57 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF III funds, only 23 were new applicants. These HEERF III funds awarded totaled $131,876.
We have issued funding for 182 students to date FY21/22, which represents 44% of the eligible population.
There are 410 students in the 2021/22 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Reporting for 2020/2021
Fourth Quarter Report FY 2020/2021:
As of June 30, 2021, HEERF I funds have been fully issued for a total of $253,727. Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF . These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
Maine College of Art & Design students were awarded a second round of funding named HEERF II for a total of $253,727. As of June 30, 2021, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 106 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF II funds, approximately 57 were new applicants. These HEERF II funds awarded totalled $171,603.
We have issued funding for 159 students to date, which represents 41% of the eligible population.
On May 16, 2021, Maine College of Art & Design students were awarded a third round of funding named HEERF III for a total of $646,160. The students had left the college for the summer, so these funds will be held and issued in the Fall of 2021.
There were 385 students in the 2020/21 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Third Quarter Report FY 2020/2021:
As of March 31, 2021, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 102 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF for a total of $253,727. These funds are the first of three rounds of funding and named HEERF I. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
On February 19th, 2021, Maine College of Art & Design students were awarded a second round of funding named HEERF II for a total of $253,727. Of the 80 Maine College of Art & Design students awarded an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF II funds, only 44 were new applicants. These HEERF II funds awarded totaled $120,903.
We have issued funding for 146 students to date, which represents 38% of the eligible population.
There were 385 students in the 2020/21 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Second Quarter Report FY 2020/2021:
As of December 31, 2020, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 95 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF for a total of $236,380. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
There were 385 students in the 2020/21 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. There remains $17,341 in available funds that will be awarded by April 24, 2021.
First Quarter Report FY 2020/2021:
As of August 31, 2020, Maine College of Art & Design awarded 93 students an Emergency Student Grant funded by the HEERF for a total of $230,250. These grants were awarded based on an application demonstrating qualifying expenses and eligibility for the Emergency Grant.
There were 444 students in the 2019/2020 academic year who were or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. There remains $23,471 in available funds that will be awarded by April 24, 2021.
The Department has placed the neediest students as a priority, and the funds are limited to only those students eligible for Title IV funding. To understand Title IV eligibility, click here.
If you are eligible to file a FAFSA but have not yet filed for 2019-20 and need assistance, please file a FAFSA at studentaid.gov.
The CARES Act directed institutions of higher education to prioritize undergraduate and graduate students whose family income is in the low- to low-middle income categories. Maine College of Art & Design is also prioritizing students who have experienced significant financial hardship in the spring semester due to COVID-19. Given the funding criteria, not every student will receive a grant.
Please complete this application, and provide supporting documentation related to your request. The application deadline is May 11, 2020.
Qualifying expenses can be anything within the meaning of “cost of attendance” as defined in the Higher Education Act, including but not limited to food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, moving, and child care expenses.
If you are not eligible for federal financial aid programs and therefore not eligible for a federal CARES grant, Maine College of Art & Design may be able to help you with emergency aid from other institutional or private donations.
For more information on the CARES Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grants, or institutionally funded grants, please contact Director of Financial Aid, Carri Frechette, cfrechette@meca.edu.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Institutional Portion
In accordance with the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting Requirements, Section 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) Public Reporting:
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through September 30, 2020;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through December 31, 2020;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through March 31, 2021;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through June 30, 2021;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through September 30, 2021;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through December 31, 2021;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through March 31, 2022;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through June 30, 2022;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through September 30, 2022;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through December 31, 2022;
Here is Maine College of Art & Design's Quarterly report through March 31, 2023.