HEERF funds are no longer available as of the spring 2023 semester.
Austin 社区 College received Higher Education 紧急 Relief Fund (HEERF) aid to support eligible students financially impacted by the COVID-19 p和emic.
ACC must adhere to federal guidelines set forth by the Department of Education. 因此, priority will be given to students who are registered for Spring 2023 classes, are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant, or other populations highly impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 p和emic. Undocumented students are eligible to apply.
Funds are limited to a maximum of $1,200 per student for Spring 2023. Submitting an application does not guarantee you will receive funds. The application is open to all students enrolled at the college. Applications are reviewed in the order they are received.
*Funds will be distributed when classes begin in January 2023. If you are using awarded funds to pay your Spring 2023 tuition, your classes will be held, despite the January 3 payment deadline.
资格 & 需求
- You must have been an ACC student taking college credit, continuing education, dual credit or adult education courses anytime since March 13, 2020 (the date the President declared the COVID-19 national emergency).
- You must indicate on the HEERF application that you have been financially impacted in some way by the COVID-19 p和emic.
- Your related expenses must have occurred on or after March 13, 2020.
- You can apply for 和 receive HEERF once each semester.
HEERF常见问题
HEERF funds are distributed to you based on the refund preference you have selected with BankMobile. Select or verify your refund preference 现在. If you do not select a refund preference with BankMobile, your funds will be returned to ACC 和 your application will be denied.
What can I use HEERF funds for?
HEERF funds may be used by students for any component of their cost of attendance such as tuition, 食物, 住房, health care (including mental health care), 照顾孩子, or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus.
If I receive HEERF funds, do I need to repay them?
HEERF funds do not have to be repaid. HEERF funds are not considered taxable income.
Can I apply for HEERF funds more than once per semester?
ACC will allow you to apply for funds only once each semester (fall, spring, or summer).
Will HEERF funds be available in future semesters?
HEERF funds will no longer be available after the spring 2023 semester.
Will HEERF funds impact or reduce my 金融援助 or benefits?
No. HEERF funds are not taken into account when determining your eligibility for federal 金融援助 or veterans benefits.
What if my application to receive HEERF funds is denied?
There are limited funds 和 it is possible that your request will be denied. We encourage you to explore other resources at ACC that can help you meet your financial needs including community resources, ACC scholarships 和 金融援助.
