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Whitman College Reporting Information
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting: Student Portion
CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) Programs
P425E200054
July 10, 2022 (Q2 2022 Report, April 1-June 30, 2022)—REVISED
The CRRSAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III programs provided funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds was designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of CSSRAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $3,148,179 in emergency relief funds under the CRRSAA/ARP programs. Of that, $1,392,400 was designated as the student aid portion. Whitman received the student aid portion of CRRSAA/HEERF II funds on January 29, 2021, and ARP/HEERF III funds on May 20, 2021.
[3] Cumulatively, as of the date of submission, the total amount of emergency financial aid grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is $1,392,059. In Quarter 2, 2022 (April 1-June 30, 2022), Whitman College awarded $0 in ARP grants.
[4] Under Whitman College’s criteria for CRRSAA, 517 students were eligible to receive CRRSAA emergency financial aid grants. CRRSAA funds were completely expended after Quarter 4, 2021. In Quarter 2, 2022, 0 students were eligible to receive ARP emergency financial aid grants.
[5] The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is 1,185. In Quarter 2, 2022 (April 1-June 30), 0 students received ARP emergency financial aid grants.
CRRSAA:
[6] For CRRSAA, the method used by the institution to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid was as follows: In April 2021, Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 or less Expected Family Contribution. Maximum award was $3,700.
[7] The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for CRRSAA funds. The notification said:
“Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.”
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
ARP:
[6] For ARP, the institution used three methods to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid, as follows:
1) Initially, eligibility was based on exceptional financial need, especially Pell grant eligibility. The College identified eligible students who experienced a qualified expense or demonstrated critical need. Based on information provided on the CSS Profile and information from families, we prioritized those who were impacted by COVID and a loss of wages or business. Individual students were awarded ARP funds on a case-by-case basis based on the critical need they indicated. The award amounts varied depending on the expense indicated.
2) In Quarter 4, 2021, all students with an Expected Family Contribution of $15,000 or less were considered eligible, as well as students who contacted the Dean of Students Office with requests for emergency financial assistance. Eligibility was determined based on their CSS profile application. Funds were awarded in block grants of $1500 per student.
3) In Quarter 1, 2022, all students who experienced a qualified expense or had critical need due to COVID were considered for ARP funding. Eligibility was based on exceptional financial need for students with an Expected Family Contribution of <$14,000, and was determined based on a combination of the FAFSA and/or their CSS profile application or WISFAA. Funds were awarded in block grants of $500 per student. No funds were available or distributed in Quarter 2, 2022.
[7] The following guidance was provided by the institution:
1) Initially, students who experienced a qualified expense or had a critical need due to COVID were considered for this round of ARP funding; they did not need to submit an application. These funds were posted to the student's account to be disbursed to the student directly, unless the student specifically opted in to having the funds applied to the charges on their Whitman student account.
2) In Spring 2021 the Office of Financial Aid sent letters to all students reminding them to reapply for financial aid for the following academic year. The letter included language related to the pandemic's impact on finances and explained how families could report a change. The letter indicated that students with negative financial impacts had the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment.
3) In Quarter 1, 2022, no instructions or applications were required. Students who received block grants received an email communication that the funds were being distributed to them. There were no communications in Quarter 2, 2022.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting: Student Portion
CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) Programs
P425E200054
April 10, 2022 (Q1 2022 Report, January 1-March 31, 2022)—REVISED
The CRRSAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III programs provided funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds was designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of CSSRAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $3,148,179 in emergency relief funds under the CRRSAA/ARP programs. Of that, $1,392,400 was designated as the student aid portion. Whitman received the student aid portion of CRRSAA/HEERF II funds on January 29, 2021, and ARP/HEERF III funds on May 20, 2021.
[3] Cumulatively, as of the date of submission, the total amount of emergency financial aid grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is $1,392,059. In Quarter 1, 2022 (January 1-March 31, 2022), Whitman College awarded $307,574 in ARP grants.
[4] Under Whitman College’s criteria for CRRSAA, 517 students were eligible to receive CRRSAA emergency financial aid grants. CRRSAA funds were completely expended after Quarter 4, 2021. In Quarter 1, 2022, 1,559 students were eligible to receive ARP emergency financial aid grants.
[5] The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is 1,185. In Quarter 1, 2022 (January 1-March 31), 456 students received ARP emergency financial aid grants.
CRRSAA:
[6] For CRRSAA, the method used by the institution to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid was as follows: In April 2021, Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 or less Expected Family Contribution. Maximum award was $3,700.
[7] The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for CRRSAA funds. The notification said:
“Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.”
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
ARP:
[6] For ARP, the institution used three methods to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid, as follows:
1) Initially, eligibility was based on exceptional financial need, especially Pell grant eligibility. The College identified eligible students who experienced a qualified expense or demonstrated critical need. Based on information provided on the CSS Profile and information from families, we prioritized those who were impacted by COVID and a loss of wages or business. Individual students were awarded ARP funds on a case-by-case basis based on the critical need they indicated. The award amounts varied depending on the expense indicated.
2) In Quarter 4, 2021, all students with an Expected Family Contribution of $15,000 or less were considered eligible, as well as students who contacted the Dean of Students Office with requests for emergency financial assistance. Eligibility was determined based on their CSS profile application. Funds were awarded in block grants of $1500 per student.
3) In Quarter 1, 2022, all students who experienced a qualified expense or had critical need due to COVID were considered for ARP funding. Eligibility was based on exceptional financial need for students with an Expected Family Contribution of <$14,000, and was determined based on a combination of the FAFSA and/or their CSS profile application or WISFAA. Funds were awarded in block grants of $500 per student.
[7] The following guidance was provided by the institution:
1) Initially, students who experienced a qualified expense or had a critical need due to COVID were considered for this round of ARP funding; they did not need to submit an application. These funds were posted to the student's account to be disbursed to the student directly, unless the student specifically opted in to having the funds applied to the charges on their Whitman student account.
2) In Spring 2021 the Office of Financial Aid sent letters to all students reminding them to reapply for financial aid for the following academic year. The letter included language related to the pandemic's impact on finances and explained how families could report a change. The letter indicated that students with negative financial impacts had the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment.
3) In Quarter 1, 2022, no instructions or applications were required. Students who received block grants received an email communication that the funds were being distributed to them.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting: Student Portion
CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) Programs
P425E200054
April 10, 2022 (Q1 2022 Report, January 1-March 31, 2022)—FINAL REPORT
The CRRSAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III programs provided funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds was designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of CSSRAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $3,148,179 in emergency relief funds under the CRRSAA/ARP programs. Of that, $1,392,400 was designated as the student aid portion. Whitman received the student aid portion of CRRSAA/HEERF II funds on January 29, 2021, and ARP/HEERF III funds on May 20, 2021.
[3] Cumulatively, as of the date of submission, the total amount of emergency financial aid grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is $1,392,059. In Quarter 1, 2022 (January 1-March 31, 2022), Whitman College awarded $307,574 in ARP grants. All ARP funds have been expended as of March 31, 2022.
[4] Under Whitman College’s criteria for CRRSAA, 517 students were eligible to receive CRRSAA emergency financial aid grants. CRRSAA funds were completely expended after Quarter 4, 2021. In Quarter 1, 2022, 1,559 students were eligible to receive ARP emergency financial aid grants.
[5] The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is 1,185. In Quarter 1 (January 1-March 31, 2021), 456 students received ARP emergency financial aid grants.
CRRSAA:
[6] For CRRSAA, the method used by the institution to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid was as follows: In April 2021, Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 or less Expected Family Contribution. Maximum award was $3,700.
[7] The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for CRRSAA funds. The notification said:
“Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.”
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
ARP:
[6] For ARP, the institution used three methods to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid, as follows:
1) Initially, eligibility was based on exceptional financial need, especially Pell grant eligibility. The College identified eligible students who experienced a qualified expense or demonstrated critical need. Based on information provided on the CSS Profile and information from families, we prioritized those who were impacted by COVID and a loss of wages or business. Individual students were awarded ARP funds on a case-by-case basis based on the critical need they indicated. The award amounts varied depending on the expense indicated.
2) In Quarter 4, 2021, all students with an Expected Family Contribution of $15,000 or less were considered eligible, as well as students who contacted the Dean of Students Office with requests for emergency financial assistance. Eligibility was determined based on their CSS profile application. Funds were awarded in block grants of $1500 per student.
3) In Quarter 1, 2022, all students who experienced a qualified expense or had critical need due to COVID were considered for ARP funding. Eligibility was based on exceptional financial need for students with an Expected Family Contribution of <$14,000, and was determined based on a combination of the FAFSA and/or their CSS profile application or WISFAA. Funds were awarded in block grants of $500 per student.
[7] The following guidance was provided by the institution:
1) Initially, students who experienced a qualified expense or had a critical need due to COVID were considered for this round of ARP funding; they did not need to submit an application. These funds were posted to the student's account to be disbursed to the student directly, unless the student specifically opted in to having the funds applied to the charges on their Whitman student account.
2) In Spring 2021 the Office of Financial Aid sent letters to all students reminding them to reapply for financial aid for the following academic year. The letter included language related to the pandemic's impact on finances and explained how families could report a change. The letter indicated that students with negative financial impacts had the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment.
3) In Quarter 1, 2022, no instructions or applications were required. Students who received block grants received an email communication that the funds were being distributed to them.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting: Student Portion
CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) Programs
P425E200054
January 10, 2022 (Q4 2021 Report, October 1-December 31, 2021)--REVISED
The CRRSAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III programs provided funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds was designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of CSSRAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $3,148,179 in emergency relief funds under the CRRSAA/ARP programs. Of that, $1,392,400 was designated as the student aid portion. Whitman received the student aid portion of CRRSAA/HEERF II funds on January 29, 2021, and ARP/HEERF III funds on May 20, 2021.
[3] Cumulatively, as of the date of submission, the total amount of emergency financial aid grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is $1,084,485 . In Quarter 4 (October 1-December 31, 2021), Whitman College awarded $611,912 in CRRSAA/ARP grants.
[4] Under Whitman College’s criteria for CRRSAA, 517 students were eligible to receive CRRSAA emergency financial aid grants. Under Whitman College’s criteria for ARP, 476 students were eligible to receive ARP emergency financial aid grants.
[5] The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is 729. In Quarter 4 (October 1-December 31, 2021), 407 students received CRRSAA/ARP emergency financial aid grants.
CRRSAA:
[6] For CRRSAA, the method used by the institution to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid was as follows: In April 2021, Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 or less Expected Family Contribution. Maximum award was $3,700.
[7] The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for CRRSAA funds. The notification said:
“Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.”
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
ARP:
[6] For ARP, the institution used two methods to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid, as follows:
1) Initially, eligibility was based on exceptional financial need, especially Pell grant eligibility. The College identified eligible students who experienced a qualified expense or demonstrated critical need. Based on information provided on the CSS Profile and information from families, we prioritized those who were impacted by COVID and a loss of wages or business. Individual students were awarded ARP funds on a case-by-case basis based on the critical need they indicated. The award amounts varied depending on the expense indicated.
2) Subsequently, all students with an Expected Family Contribution of $15,000 or less were considered eligible, as well as students who contacted the Dean of Students Office with requests for emergency financial assistance. Eligibility was determined based on their CSS profile application. Funds were awarded in block grants of $1500 per student.
[7] The following guidance was provided by the institution:
1) S tudents who experienced a qualified expense or had a critical need due to COVID were considered for this round of ARP funding; they did not need to submit an application. These funds were posted to the student's account to be disbursed to the student directly, unless the student specifically opted in to having the funds applied to the charges on their Whitman student account.
2) In Spring 2021 the Office of Financial Aid sent letters to all students reminding them to reapply for financial aid for the following academic year. The letter included language related to the pandemic's impact on finances and explained how families could report a change. The letter indicated that students with negative financial impacts had the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting: Student Portion
CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) Programs
P425E200054
January 10, 2022 (Q4 2021 Report, October 1-December 31, 2021)
The CRRSAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III programs provided funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds was designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of CSSRAA/HEERF II and ARP/HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $3,148,179 in emergency relief funds under the CRRSAA/ARP programs. Of that, $1,392,400 was designated as the student aid portion. Whitman received the student aid portion of CRRSAA/HEERF II funds on January 29, 2021, and ARP/HEERF III funds on May 20, 2021.
[3] Cumulatively, as of the date of submission, the total amount of emergency financial aid grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is $1,169,740. In Quarter 4 (October 1-December 31, 2021), Whitman College awarded $606,920 in CRRSAA/ARP grants.
[4] Under Whitman College’s criteria for CRRSAA, 517 students were eligible to receive CRRSAA emergency financial aid grants. Under Whitman College’s criteria for ARP, 476 students were eligible to receive ARP emergency financial aid grants.
[5] The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant under the CRRSAA and ARP programs is 729. In Quarter 4 (October 1-December 31, 2021), 294 students received CRRSAA/ARP emergency financial aid grants.
CRRSAA:
[6] For CRRSAA, the method used by the institution to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid was as follows: In April 2021, Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 or less Expected Family Contribution. Maximum award was $3,700.
[7] The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for CRRSAA funds. The notification said:
“Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.”
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
ARP:
[6] For ARP, the institution used two methods to determine eligibility for emergency financial aid, as follows:
1) Initially, eligibility was based on exceptional financial need, especially Pell grant eligibility. The College identified eligible students who experienced a qualified expense or demonstrated critical need. Based on information provided on the CSS Profile and information from families, we prioritized those who were impacted by COVID and a loss of wages or business. Individual students were awarded ARP funds on a case-by-case basis based on the critical need they indicated. The award amounts varied depending on the expense indicated.
2) Subsequently, all students with an Expected Family Contribution of $15,000 or less were considered eligible, as well as students who contacted the Dean of Students Office with requests for emergency financial assistance. Eligibility was determined based on their CSS profile application. Funds were awarded in block grants of $1500 per student.
[7] The following guidance was provided by the institution:
1) S tudents who experienced a qualified expense or had a critical need due to COVID were considered for this round of ARP funding; they did not need to submit an application. These funds were posted to the student's account to be disbursed to the student directly, unless the student specifically opted in to having the funds applied to the charges on their Whitman student account.
2) In Spring 2021 the Office of Financial Aid sent letters to all students reminding them to reapply for financial aid for the following academic year. The letter included language related to the pandemic's impact on finances and explained how families could report a change. The letter indicated that students with negative financial impacts had the opportunity to receive a financial aid adjustment.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Student Portion: Section 2003 (a)(1)
American Rescue Plan (ARP)
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)
October 10, 2021 (Q3 2021 Report: July 1-September 30, 2021)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021. The ARP/HEERF III program provides support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds are designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of ARP/HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $2,020,033 in emergency relief funds through ARP/HEERF III. Of that, $1,010,017 was designated as the student aid portion (ARP Section 2003(a)(1)). Whitman received the student aid portion on May 20, 2021.
[3] In Quarter 3 (July 1- September 30, 2021), Whitman College awarded $182,704 in ARP/HEERF III grants.
[4] 476 students were eligible to receive ARP/HEERF III emergency financial aid grants.
[5] In Quarter 3 (July 1- September 30, 2021), 29 students received ARP/HEERF III emergency financial aid grants.
[6] Eligibility criteria for this distribution of ARP/HEERF III emergency financial aid grants were based on exceptional financial need, especially Pell grant eligibility. The College identified eligible students who experienced a qualified expense or demonstrated critical need. Based on information provided on the CSS Profile and information from families, we prioritized those who were impacted by COVID and a loss of wages or business. Individual students were awarded HEERF III funds on a case-by-case basis based on the critical need they indicated. The award amounts varied depending on the expense indicated.
[7] S tudents who experienced a qualified expense or had a critical need due to COVID were considered for this round of HEERF III funding; they did not need to submit an application. These funds were posted to the student's account to be disbursed to the student directly, unless the student specifically opted in to having the funds applied to the charges on their Whitman student account.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Student Portion: Section 2003 (a)(1)
American Rescue Plan (ARP)
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)
October 10, 2021 (Q3 2021 Report: July 1-September 30, 2021)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021. The ARP/HEERF III program provides support to institutions of higher education to serve students and ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds are designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of ARP/HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $2,020,033 in emergency relief funds through ARP/HEERF III. Of that, $1,010,017 was designated as the student aid portion (ARP Section 2003(a)(1)). Whitman received the student aid portion on May 20, 2021.
[3] As of September 30, 2021, Whitman College has awarded $182,704 in ARP/HEERF III grants.
[4] 476 students were eligible to receive ARP/HEERF III emergency financial aid grants.
[5] 29 students have received ARP/HEERF III emergency financial aid grants.
[6] Eligibility criteria for this distribution of ARP/HEERF III emergency financial aid grants were based on exceptional financial need, especially Pell grant eligibility. The College identified eligible students who experienced a qualified expense or demonstrated critical need. Based on information provided on the CSS Profile and information from families, we prioritized those who were impacted by COVID and a loss of wages or business. Individual students were awarded HEERF III funds on a case-by-case basis based on the critical need they indicated. The award amounts varied depending on the expense indicated.
[7] Students who experienced a qualified expense or had a critical need due to COVID were considered for this round of HEERF III funding; they did not need to submit an application. These funds were posted to the student's account to be disbursed to the student directly, unless the student specifically opted in to having the funds applied to the charges on their Whitman student account.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Student Portion: Section 314(a)(1)
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)
October 10, 2021 (Q3 2021 Report, July 1-September 30, 2021) (REVISED)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. The CRRSAA/HEERF II program provides funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds are designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of CSSRAA/HEERF II funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $1,128,146 in emergency relief funds through CRRSAA/HEERF II. Of that, $382,383 was designated as the student aid portion (CRRSAA Section 314(a)(1)). Whitman received the student aid portion on January 29, 2021.
[3] In Quarter 3 (July 1-September 30, 2021), Whitman College awarded $0 in CRRSAA/HEERF II grants.
[4] 517 students were eligible to receive CRRSAA/HEERF II emergency financial aid grants.
[5] In Quarter 3 (July 1-September 30, 2021), 0 students received CRRSAA/HEERF II emergency financial aid grants. 293 students to date have received CRRSAA/HEERF II emergency financial aid grants.
[6] In April 2021, Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 or less Expected Family Contribution. Maximum award was $3,700.
[7] The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for CRRSAA/HEERF II funds. The notification said:
“Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.”
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Student Portion: Section 314(a)(1)
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)
October 10, 2021 (Q3 2021 Report, July 1-September 30, 2021)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. The CRRSAA/HEERF II program provides funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. A portion of the funds are designated specifically to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[1] Whitman signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement, assuring that the institution used the applicable amount of CSSRAA/HEERF II funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
[2] Whitman College received $1,128,146 in emergency relief funds through CRRSAA/HEERF II. Of that, $382,383 was designated as the student aid portion (CRRSAA Section 314(a)(1)). Whitman received the student aid portion on January 29, 2021.
[3] As of September 30, 2021, Whitman College has awarded $380,116 in CRRSAA/HEERF II grants.
[4] 517 students were eligible to receive CRRSAA/HEERF II emergency financial aid grants.
[5] 293 students have received CRRSAA/HEERF II emergency financial aid grants.
[6] In April 2021, Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 or less Expected Family Contribution. Maximum award was $3,700.
[7] The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for CRRSAA/HEERF II funds. The notification said:
“Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.”
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
Whitman College Reporting Information
Student Portion: Section 314(a)(1)
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)
June 25, 2021
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. The CRRSAA provides funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitman College has received $1,128,146 in emergency relief funds through HEERF II. Of that, $382,383 is designated as the student aid portion (CRRSAA Section 314(a)(1)) to provide emergency aid to students. Whitman received the student aid portion on January 29, 2021.
Whitman offered the opportunity to apply for HEERF II grants to all enrolled students who receive need-based financial aid, with first priority given to students with a $40,000 Expected Family Contribution.
The College notified eligible students via a Google form of the opportunity to apply for funds. The notification said:
Whitman has received additional emergency grant funding for students, and we are offering all students who receive need-based financial aid the opportunity to apply for these funds. Since funds are limited, Whitman College must prioritize students with demonstrated financial need. We are currently accepting applications from students who have a family contribution of $40,000 or less.
Many students recently received emergency grant aid to help with food insecurity. If you already received emergency grant aid for food, please only tell us about *new* expenses related to the pandemic. In addition to food, other things we can consider are tuition, housing, health care (including mental), and child care.
If you wish to apply for emergency grant funding, please complete the following form as soon as possible, but no later than Friday, April 23.
Based on these criteria, 517 students were eligible to receive these grants. Maximum award was $3,700.
When filling out the application form, students were given the option to authorize the College to apply the awards directly to their student accounts or to request a direct payment.
As of Friday, June 25, Whitman College has awarded $380,116 in HEERF II grants to 293 students.
HEERF I/CARES Act
CARES Act (HEERF 1): HEERF Section 18004(a)(1) Student Portion — FINAL REPORT
The CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund provides funding to institutions to respond to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitman College has signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement form, assuring that the College has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received to provide emergency financial aid grants to students whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic.
Whitman College has received a total of $764,766. Fifty percent of that amount — $382,383 — was distributed directly to students. Whitman received the student portion of CARES Act funding on April 20, 2020.
The Department of Education instructs institutions to distribute the emergency funds to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Examples of eligible expenses related to a student’s cost of attendance include food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and child care.
The Office of Financial Aid distributed the CARES Act emergency funds to students based on financial need. Any current, degree-seeking student who was enrolled at least half time in spring 2020 and is eligible for Title IV financial aid was eligible for CARES Act funds. Students whose expected family contribution is less than $40,000 received an email with instructions on how to apply for CARES Act funds .
The estimated total number of students eligible to receive CARES Act emergency funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is 560.
In the last 45 days, since the last report on September 14, we assisted 27 students with a total of $43,079. We have now expended all of the CARES HEERF student portion. A total of 259 students received funds from this grant.
The federal government is not allowing CARES Act money to be used to support international or undocumented students, however, Whitman College is committed to providing alternative emergency aid funding. International and undocumented students who are facing financial hardship because of COVID-19 should also submit the funding application .
If you have questions about CARES Act funds or other emergency funds, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@whitman.edu .
HEERF Section 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion — FINAL REPORT
Fifty percent of Whitman’s CARES Act funding allotment ($382,383) was used to help offset the College’s expenses that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Whitman received the institutional portion of CARES Act funding on July 30, 2020.
The institutional portion of CARES Act funding was used to provide reimbursement to the College of a portion of the net room and board expenses (totaling $1,267,101.51) that were refunded to students when the College ceased on-campus instruction on March 13, 2020. These funds were utilized during the period from award date through September 30, 2020.
The HEERF quarterly budget and expenditure report on these CARES Act Section 18004(a)(1) funds can be found here: Whitman College HEERF Report - October 2020.