HEERF Grants
American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) (HEERF III) Grant
January 7, 2022 Update
Federal HEERF emergency financial aid grants to students were made possible under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act, CRRSA Act, and ARP Act. HEERF I did not apply to Nazarene Bible College as our students were enrolled fully online when the legislation was enacted. When congress passed HEERF II and III, they stipulated that emergency grants should be awarded to students enrolled fully online. Nazarene Bible College has received a total of $177,218 from HEERF II and III in emergency financial aid grants for students.
December 31, 2021 Update
Nazarene Bible College received $112,729.00 in funds pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. A total of 614 students were considered eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act.
As of November 8, 2021, NBC distributed 100 percent of the funds by providing Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. A total of $112,729 was awarded to 121 students by the following method:
- Grant applications were dated as received for consideration on a first-come, first served basis.
- Priority was given to students who demonstrated exceptional need. Exceptional need refers to any student whose Expected Family Contribution (EFC) was $5,711 or less as determined by the 2021-22 FAFSA. Each student in this group received a standard award amount of $1200.00.
- Students who had an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,712 or more, as determined by the 2021-22 FAFSA, received a standard award amount of $900.00.
- Students who had no FAFSA on file and were enrolled in a qualified degree program received a standard award amount of $600.00.
- Students who had no FAFSA on file and were enrolled in a certificate program received a standard award amount of $450.00.
- The application process was closed once all funding was exhausted
Quarterly reports are available at https://nbc.edu/consumer-information/
September 30, 2021 Update
The U.S Department of Education has released additional funds through the American Rescue Plan (HEERF III). Nazarene Bible College received notification on June 23, 2021 of additional funding in the amount of $112,729.00 pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
Who is eligible?
- Active students taking classes for college credit at NBC
- Inactive students who were enrolled and attending college credit classes on or after March 20, 2020
- Exceptional financial need as demonstrated through the 2021-22 FAFSA Application. For students who have not submitted the 2021-22 FAFSA, the ARP Grant Application Covid-related expense statement will be considered.
What expenses are considered allowable?
Emergency grants for students may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as but not limited to tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare.
How do I apply?
Return the ARP Grant Application to the Financial Aid Office by 10/29/21 5:00 p.m. CST. You will receive an email confirmation of your award eligibility within 5 business days from the application deadline.
How are the grant funds awarded?
This grant will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those students that have exceptional financial need as determined by the 2021-22 FAFSA and until funds are exhausted. For students who have not submitted the 2021-22 FAFSA, a standard grant amount will be awarded based on completion of the Covid-related expense statement on the grant application. A student may only qualify for one ARP (HEERF III) emergency grant disbursement.
How will I receive my grant funds?
Nazarene Bible College will issue your grant funds as designated on your grant application. You may authorize NBC to apply the grant funds to your student account or you may request a check to be issued to you by postal mail. Funds will be disbursed according to the established Financial Aid Schedule of funds located in the NBC Student Portal under "Financial Aid Information".
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) (HEERF II) Grant
March 24, 2021 Update
Nazarene Bible College received $64,489 in funds pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. A total of 210 students were considered eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under Section 18004(a) (1) of the CARES Act.
As of March 24, 2021, NBC distributed 100 percent of the funds by providing Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. A total of $64,489 was awarded to 86 students by the following method:
- Grant applications were dated as received for consideration on a first-come, first served basis
- Priority was given to students enrolled in the Spring 2021 term who demonstrated exceptional need. Exceptional need refers to any student whose Expected Family Contribution (EFC) was $5,711 or less as determined by the 2020-21 FAFSA. Each student in this group received a standard award amount of $900.00.
- Students who were enrolled in the Spring 2021 term and had an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,712 or more, as determined by the 2020-21 FAFSA, received a standard award amount of $450.00.
- The application process was closed once all funding was exhausted
Quarterly reports are available at https://nbc.edu/consumer-information/
March 4, 2021
Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds II (HEERF II) was created under Section 314 (a)(1) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA).
Nazarene Bible College signed and returned to the U.S. Department of Education the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. The U.S. Department of Education confirmed approval and NBC received notification of funding on March 4, 2021. NBC 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. The total award allocated to Nazarene Bible College under this grant is $64,489.
Who is eligible?
- Active student in a degree program, currently enrolled in Spring 2021
- U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen*
- Financial need*
- High School or GED completed*
- Not in default on any federal student loan*
- Maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (or eligible for Financial Aid while on Financial Aid Warning or Probation status)
What expenses are considered allowable?
Emergency grants for students may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as but not limited to tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare.
How do I apply?
Return the CRRSAA Grant Application to the Financial Aid Office by 3/15/21 5:00 p.m. CST. Complete a 2020-21 FAFSA if one is not currently on file. You will receive email confirmation of your award eligibility within 5 business days from receipt of your application.
How are the grant funds awarded?
This grant will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those that are determined to have need* and until funds are exhausted. A student may only qualify for one emergency grant disbursement.
How will I receive my grant funds?
Nazarene Bible College will issue your grant funds as designated on your grant application. You may request a check to be issued to you by postal mail or you may authorize NBC to apply the grant funds to your current or future student account balance. Funds will be disbursed according to the established Financial Aid Schedule of funds located in the NBC Student Portal under "Financial Aid Information".
*Nazarene Bible College has determined that the FAFSA is the best way to verify that this requirement is met. If you do not have a valid 2020-21 FAFSA on file one must be completed for this grant.