CARES Act

February 2022 Disbursement

Round 3 funding was based on

  • EFC (students with no FAFSA were not funded at this time)
  • number of terms the student was enrolled (Fall20, Spring21, Summer21, Fall21)
  • student type (traditional undergraduate student, non-traditional undergraduate student, graduate student)
  • students enrolled Fall21 only were not funded at this time

Students are awarded the grant amount per number of terms enrolled. 

Student Criteria Grant per Semester Attended Number of Students Awarded Total Granted Amount
Traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $0 $500 489 $612,500
Traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $1-$10,000 $350 637 $581,000
Traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $10,001-$20,000 $250 248 $162,000
Traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $20,001+ $150 631 $271,650
Non-traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $0   $200 61 $25,800
Non-traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $1-$10,000   $200 97 $41,200
Non-traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $10,001-$20,000 $150 51 $15,450
Non-traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $20,001+ $100 46 $93,850
Graduate with EFC of $0 $250 272 $214,500
Graduate with EFC of $1-$10,000  $200 275 $156,000
Graduate with EFC of $10,001+ $150 309 $139,050
TOTAL   3,116 $2,233,300

*This report was amended as of 12/31/2023

 

We received 769 appeals

  • 525 Traditional Undergraduates
  • 234 non-traditional undergraduates and graduate students
    • 3 of these students were last enrolled prior to Fall 2020 and their appeals were not funded.

Appeal decisions were based on:

  • EFC
  • number of items checks on the appeal form (1, 2 or 3)
  • enrollment in 20/21, 21/22 (1 year) or both (2 years)
Student Criteria Range of Funding Number of Students Awarded Total Granted Amount
Traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $0-$24,999 $1,250-$2,250 393 $705,000
Traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $25,000-$74,999 $1,000-$2,000 57 $83,500
Traditional Undergraduate with EFC of $75,000+ or no FAFSA filed $750-$1,750 85 $120,500
Non-Traditional Undergraduate or Graduate with EFC of $0-$24,999 $950-$1,650 172 $224,050
Non-Traditional Undergraduate or Graduate with EFC of $25,000-$74,999 $700-$1,400 21 $22,400
Non-Traditional Undergraduate or Graduate with EFC of $75,000+ or no FAFSA filed $450-$1,150 38 $30,650
TOTAL   766 $2,095,100

Lastly, we allocated additional funds to students with documented debt.

Student Criteria Amount Granted Number of Students Awarded Total Granted Amount
Debt greater than $5,000 and less than $10,000 $1,250 41 $51,250
Debt greater than $10,000 and less than $15,000 $1,810.10 20 $36,202
Debt greater than $15,000 and less than $20,000 $2,250 12 $27,000
Debt greater than $20,000 and less than $25,000 $3,000 8 $24,000
Debt greater than $25,000 $3,500 7 $24,500
TOTAL   88 $162,952

April 2021 Disbursement

Jacksonville University received $3.7 million from the U.S. Department of Education through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. A portion of that money -- $1.1 million -- was designated for Student Aid to be distributed directly to students based on need.

As of April 28, $1,103,900 has been distributed to 1,234 students. 1,234 students met the eligibility requirements to be considered for an Emergency FInancial Aid Grant.

Grant amounts ranged from $700 to $1,000 and were determined based on these criteria:

  • Pell-eligible undergraduate students received $1,000 if their EFC was $5,711 or less.
  • Pell-ineligible undergraduate students received $750 if their EFC was between $5,712 and $10,000.
  • Graduate students received $700 if their EFC was $5,000 or less.
  • Students had to be registered on or before December 27, 2020, to be eligible for this grant.
Student Criteria Total Grant
Pell Eligible Undergraduate Student with EFC $5,711 or less $1,000
Pell Ineligible Undergraduate Student with EFC $5,712 to $10,000 $750
Graduate Student with EFC $5,000 or less $700

Eligibility

Students who meet basic eligibility criteria for federal financial aid and who have the greatest financial need based on the FAFSA can be considered for these funds.

The CARES Act does not allow these funds to be used for international students.

Communications

You are eligible to receive this funding from the federal grant made available to Jacksonville University through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This funding is to provide emergency financial grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student qualification was determined based on the results of your FAFSA, Title IV eligibility criteria, and expenses incurred due to the university's operational disruption and transition to remote learning. This funding is to offset these costs. Grants can be used to cover the costs related to housing, food, course materials, technology, health care, childcare, or other related expenses.

Appeals were determined based on the matrix below and the expenses you certified on the electronic appeal application:

Amounts awarded to eligible students on appeal by Expected Family Contribution and expense category
EFC Housing Meals Technology Course Materials Childcare Healthcare Other
Undergrad 0 - 5711 $225 $225 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
Undergrad 5712 - 10000 $175 $175 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
Grad 0 - 5000 $175 $175 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100

Funds are being distributed to students via the refund preference indicated in the JU student self-service portal. This grant is one-time funding provided by the federal government and will be disbursed until funds are depleted. Based on federal criteria, strictly online students and international students are excluded from eligibility.

JU is committed to supporting our students during this challenging time of uncertainty. Our generous alumni and friends of the university have been contributing to the NELLIE Fund to assist students with immediate emergency financial needs. Additionally, if you and your family have experienced a significant change in your financial situation, such as loss of employment, know that you can file a professional judgment appeal and submit it to finaid@ju.edu for consideration.

We wish you and your family safety and good health.

Sincerely,

Tara Jones, AVP Enrollment/Chief Student Financial Aid Officer

May 2020 Disbursement

Jacksonville University has received $2.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. A portion of that money -- $1.1 million -- will be distributed directly to students based on need until funding is expended.

As of May 13, $822,200 has been disbursed to 1,807 students. 2,208 students meet the eligibility requirement to be considered for an Emergency Financial Aid Grant.

Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $1,000 and were determined in an 'a la carte' fashion based on these criteria:

  • All qualified students, regardless of Pell eligibility, got $150 for technology.
  • Pell-eligible students received $400 if their EFC was 0 or $150 if their EFC was above 0.
  • Pell-eligible students also received $225 if they were living in student housing and an additional $225 if they had a meal plan.
  • Students who were not Pell-eligible received $175 if they were living in student housing and an additional $175 if they had a meal plan.
Student Criteria Technology Pell Eligibility Housing Meal Plan Total Grant
Pell Eligible Student with 0 EFC $150 $400 $225 $225 $1,000
Pell Eligible Student with EFC > 0 $150 $150 $225 $225 $750
Student Not Eligible for Pell $150 $175 $175 $500

Eligibility

Students who meet basic eligibility criteria for federal financial aid and who have the greatest financial need based on the FAFSA can be considered for these funds.

Unfortunately, the CARES Act does not allow these funds to be used for international students or for strictly online students.

Communications

The email below goes to all eligible appeal recipients. Those not eligible are receiving an individualized email explaining why they are not eligible.

You are eligible to receive this funding from the federal grant made available to Jacksonville University through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This funding is to provide emergency financial grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student qualification was determined based on the results of your FAFSA, Title IV eligibility criteria, and expenses incurred due to the university's operational disruption and transition to remote learning. This funding is to offset these costs. Grants can be used to cover the costs related to housing, food, course materials, technology, health care, childcare, or other related expenses.

Appeals were determined based on the matrix below and the expenses you certified on the electronic appeal application:

Amounts awarded to eligible students on appeal by Expected Family Contribution and expense category
EFC Housing Meals Technology Course Materials Childcare Healthcare Other
0 $225 $225 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
1 - 5576 $225 $225 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
5577 - 29,999 $175 $175 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
30,000+ $175 $175 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100

Funds are being distributed to students via the refund preference indicated in the JU student self-service portal. This grant is one-time funding provided by the federal government and will be disbursed until funds are depleted. Based on federal criteria, strictly online students and international students are excluded from eligibility.

JU is committed to supporting our students during this challenging time of uncertainty. Our generous alumni and friends of the university have been contributing to the NELLIE Fund to assist students with immediate emergency financial needs. Additionally, if you and your family have experienced a significant change in your financial situation, such as loss of employment, know that you can file a professional judgment appeal and submit it to finaid@ju.edu for consideration.

We wish you and your family safety and good health.

Sincerely,

Tara Jones, AVP Enrollment/Chief Student Financial Aid Officer

Appeals

Eligible students can appeal to receive CARES Act student funding through an electronic application. The application asks the student to certify they have experienced COVID-19 related expenses, check the specific category, and list the dollar amount.

Appeals will be determined by the matrix below, not to exceed $1000:

Amounts awarded to eligible students on appeal by Expected Family Contribution and expense category
EFC Housing Meals Technology Course Materials Childcare Healthcare Other
0 $225 $225 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
1 - 5576 $225 $225 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
5577 - 29,999 $175 $175 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100
30,000+ $175 $175 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100

Communications

You are eligible for and may now have received funding made available to Jacksonville University through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This funding is to provide emergency financial grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student qualification was determined based on the results of your FAFSA and expenses incurred due to the university's operational disruption and transition to remote learning. This funding is to offset these costs. Grants can be used to cover the costs related to housing, food, course materials, technology, health care, childcare, or other related expenses.

Jacksonville University has developed a tiered approach to provide funding based on the expected family contribution (EFC) amount from the FAFSA. Undergraduate Pell-eligible students with 0 to 5711 EFC are eligible for up to $1,000; UG non-Pell eligible students with 5712 to 10,000 EFC are eligible for up to $750. Graduate students with 0 to 5,000 EFC can receive up to $700.

Awards are calculated based on the following:

Student Criteria Technology Pell Eligibility Housing Meal Plan Maximum Total
Pell Eligible Student with 0 EFC $150 $400 $225 $225 $1,000
Pell Eligible Student with EFC > 0 $150 $150 $225 $225 $750
Student Not Eligible for Pell $150 $0 $175 $175 $500

Funds are being distributed to students by check through the mail. Please note that this disbursement may have been labeled “Emergency Loan,” but it is in fact a grant and will not require repayment.

This grant is one-time funding provided by the federal government and will be disbursed until funds are depleted. Based on federal criteria, international students are excluded from eligibility.

JU is committed to supporting our students during this challenging time of uncertainty. Our generous alumni and friends of the university have been contributing to the NELLIE Fund to assist students with immediate emergency financial needs. Additionally, if you and your family have experienced a significant change in your financial situation, such as loss of employment, know that you can file a professional judgment appeal and submit it to finaid@ju.edu for consideration.

We wish you and your family safety and good health.

Sincerely,

Teresa MacGregor, PhD, VP Enrollment Management

You are eligible to receive this funding from the federal grant made available to Jacksonville University through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This funding is to provide emergency financial grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student qualification was determined based on the results of your FAFSA and expenses incurred due to the university's operational disruption and transition to remote learning. This funding is to offset these costs. Grants can be used to cover the costs related to housing, food, course materials, technology, health care, childcare, or other related expenses.

Jacksonville University has developed a tiered approach to provide funding based on the expected family contribution (EFC) amount from the FAFSA. Undergraduate Pell eligible students with 0 EFC are eligible to receive up to $1000; UG Pell eligible students with 1-5576 EFC are eligible for up to $750; UG non-Pell eligible students with 5577 to 29,999 EFC can receive up to $500. Graduate students with 0-29,999 EFC students can receive up to $150.

Awards are calculated based on the following:

Student Criteria Total Grant
Pell eligible 0 EFC $1,000
Pell eligible > 0 $750
Student not eligible for Pell $700

Funds are being distributed to students via the refund preference indicated in the JU student self-service portal. This grant is one-time funding provided by the federal government and will be disbursed until funds are depleted. Based on federal criteria, strictly online students and international students are excluded from eligibility.

If you have additional qualified expenses related to housing, food, course materials, technology, healthcare, or childcare that exceed the amount you are receiving, you are welcome to file this electronic appeal. Appeals will be reviewed upon receipt considering the reason and amount requested, and additional funds will be distributed to eligible recipients until funding is expended.

JU is committed to supporting our students during this challenging time of uncertainty. Our generous alumni and friends of the university have been contributing to the NELLIE Fund to assist students with immediate emergency financial needs. Additionally, if you and your family have experienced a significant change in your financial situation, such as loss of employment, know that you can file a professional judgment appeal and submit it to finaid@ju.edu for consideration.

We wish you and your family safety and good health.

Sincerely,

Tara Jones, AVP Enrollment/Chief Student Financial Aid Officer

Frequently Asked Questions

Appeals received by Tuesday each week will receive a response by Friday.

No, students who meet the initial eligibility requirement have been sent their CARES ACT grant via the pre-selected refund option they chose: either direct deposit or check.

We distributed the grant funds based on the pre-selected option by the student of their refund preference.

The refund preference is located in the JU student portal.

Go to:

  1. My JU
  2. Student Portal
  3. Financial Information
  4. Bank Information (Not for Payroll)

Yes, you can file an appeal listing the qualified category of your expense and the amount you would like to request. We will consider appeal requests for additional funds until they are depleted.

This webpage contains information regarding the amount of funding and awarding parameters used.

Unfortunately, yes, it is too late to file and receive funding. The funding is intended to assist those enrolled for the spring 2020 semester that filed the FAFSA, expressed need, and have expenses. Please consider submitting a request to the Nellie Fund, which is JU sponsored and supported by generous donors. This fund assists students with emergency financial needs.

The guidelines of the CARES ACT funding from the Department of Education did not allow this federal funding to extend to international students. However, I will direct you to the JU Nellie Fund to apply for emergency funding.

Unfortunately, no. The CARES ACT student fund Department of Education guidelines exclude strictly online students.

At this point, no. The $1.1M JU received to disburse to qualified students is one-time funding.

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