As of June 23, 2020, MACC awarded $1,205,193 to 1,916 students who were adversely impacted by COVID-19 and campus closure. All funds are depleted at this time.
As of June 22, 2021 MACC has awarded $1,205,193 to 1522 students who were adversely impacted by COVID-19. All funds from CRRSAA HEERF II are depleted at this time.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, included additional COVID-19 relief through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). This new COVID stimulus bill included $23 billion for higher education institutions and students, using the same Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) model established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
This second round of money is referred to as HEERF II.
HEERF will provide emergency grants to students for any component of their cost of attendance for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, fees and other institutional charges, food, housing, transportation, course materials, technology, health care (including mental health), and child care.
Students who meet the following criteria:
Unfortunately, these funds cannot be distributed to students who are classified as international, DACA, non-degree seeking, visiting, dual credit, or dual enrolled.
MACC has developed two phases for distributing HEERF II Emergency Grants.
Phase 1: Automatic Grants
The HEERF II guidelines directed schools to prioritize students who demonstrate the greatest need, which generally translates to students who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant program. Therefore, all eligible students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,711 or less will be awarded an automatic award in Phase 1, as follows:
Students with an Expected Family Contribution of $5,711 or below
(according to their 2020-2021 FAFSA)
| Enrolled in spring 2021 semester as of March 1: | 1-5 hours | 6-8 hours | 9-11 hours | 12 + hours |
| $500.00 | $600.00 | $700.00 | $800.00 |
Phase 2
MACC understands there are a wide range of students and their families who have been impacted by the coronavirus and have incurred unexpected expenses. We know all of our students and their families experienced a hardship in some way; therefore, we have set aside a portion of these funds to help students who did not fall into the need-based category described in Phase 1.
Additional HEERF II Emergency Grants are available to students through an application-based funding request process. Students must meet the basic eligibility criteria, as described in the “Who is eligible” section above. The grant award amount will vary based on each applicant’s request and available funding. The maximum award amount will be $1,000. We expect to process funding decisions within five business days after receiving an application. If approved, best efforts will be made to process checks within ten business days from the decision date, if the student has requested the funds to be disbursed directly to them.
Students may apply by completing the HEERF II Emergency Grant application. Applications will be available on March 19, 2021. The application will remain open until all funds are depleted.
After the application is submitted, it will be reviewed within 5 business days. The student will receive a message via their MACC email account notifying them of the decision. If approved, the message will also include how much funding will be awarded.
Once approved, the Business Office will process funding as quickly as possible.
If the student requests the Grant to be applied toward any remaining balance on their student account, the Grant will be applied directly to the balance owed. If a credit balance is created as a result, a check will be issued to the student.
If the student requests the Grant to be disbursed directly to them, the awards will pass through the student’s account, but will not be retained for any unpaid balance. Payments will be issued by check and mailed to the student’s address on file with MACC. Best efforts will be made to process checks within ten business days after the application is approved. Checks will be unable to be cashed after 90 days from issue date.
MACC has applied for funding from the U.S. Department of Education and will start distributing grants to students in Phase 1 beginning the week of March 15. Recipients will be notified via a message to their MACC email account.
If you believe you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant and did not receive a HEERF II Emergency Grant, you should email to inquire about the status of your HEERF II award.
All other students should submit an application under Phase 2.
We know that many families’ income may have been impacted by the pandemic, and families may have also experienced additional expenses associated with the pandemic. Please consider completing the HEERF II Emergency Grant application to request help with your immediate needs.
Possibly. Phase 2 of the MACC HEERF II Emergency Grant distribution process will be an application-based funding request process. Students who received funding under Phase 1 may apply for a supplement if they have a greater need; however, in order to adequately serve a wider range of students within the MACC community, priority will be given to students who did not receive funding under Phase 1.
MACC reviews new FAFSA’s as they are received. If we identify your eligibility for the Emergency Grant under Phase 1, we will award it to you. Please note, a valid FAFSA must be received by MACC no later than the last day of the semester.
Students may submit applications for Phase 2 HEERF II funding until all funds are depleted.
Yes. Students who are not eligible for funding under the HEERF Emergency Grants may apply for the Director’s Choice Grant program.
The Director’s Choice Grant is a grant program offered generously by the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF). This program is designed to assist Missouri residents who have an urgent financial need that may prevent the student from continuing their degree or program. Students must be at least half-time status and be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). Potential applicants must contact the Financial Aid Office to confirm eligibility and to obtain an application for consideration. Additionally, unlike HEERF funds, this grant will impact an applicant’s total financial aid package and will be applied to outstanding institutional charges prior to being refunded to the student.
No. Distribution of HEERF II Emergency Grants under Phase 1 have been made directly to students and have not been applied to outstanding balances that may still be owed by a student. As such, receipt of these funds does not indicate the recipient has satisfied their financial obligations to MACC. Please check your current account balance to determine what you may still owe.
Yes. A student may authorize MACC to apply HEERF Emergency Grant funds toward any outstanding balances that may still be owed on their account.
If a student received an automatic payment from Phase 1, they may cash their check and submit payment directly to the MACC Business Office.
All students are invited to complete the Phase 2 application and, within the application, may authorize MACC to apply their HEERF Emergency Grant to their unpaid balance.
To view your Course and Fees Statement on myMACC, follow these steps:
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP), included additional COVID-19 relief for higher education institutions and students, using the same Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) model established in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
This third round of money is referred to as HEERF III.
HEERF III will provide emergency grants to students for any component of their cost of attendance for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, fees and other institutional charges, food, housing, transportation, course materials, technology, health care (including mental health), and child care.
Students who meet the following criteria:
MACC has developed the following plan for distributing HEERF III Emergency Grants during the 2021-2022 academic year, which includes fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters; as well as, summer 2021 for some health science programs.
There will be no application for the HEERF III Grant.
All degree-seeking students will receive a minimum of $500.
Award amounts will be determined as follows.
The HEERF III guidelines directed schools to prioritize students who demonstrate the greatest need, which generally translates to students who qualify for the Federal Pell Grant program. Therefore, all eligible students with a 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) received by the established census date each semester, with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,846 or less will be awarded as follows:
Students with an Expected Family Contribution of $5,846 or below
(according to their 2021-2022 FAFSA)
| Enrollment status date FALL 2021: September 22 SPRING 2022: February 17 | 1-5 hours | 6-8 hours | 9-11 hours | 12 + hours |
$500 – fall $600 – spring | $750 – fall $850.00 – spring | $1,000 – fall $1,100 – spring | $1,250 – fall $1,350 – spring |
If you are degree-seeking at MACC, and your EFC is higher than $5,846 and/or you did not submit a FAFSA to MACC by the designated date, you will receive $500 in the fall semester; $600 in the spring semester.
No adjustments will be made after the designated dates – for any reason.
MACC hopes to begin distributing grants to students after October 5 in the fall semester, and March 4 in the spring semester. Recipients will be sent a message to their MACC email account to notify of the expected amount and disbursement date.
MACC will automatically disburse HEERF III Emergency Grants directly to students. No application is required. The grants will pass through the student’s account, but will not be retained for any unpaid balance. Payments will be issued by check and mailed to the student’s address on file with MACC. Students should verify their address is correct.
Checks will expire, and will be unable to be cashed after 90 days from issue date.
No. There will be no application for supplemental funds. MACC developed the current plan to assist all degree-seeking students. We know that many families’ income may have been impacted by the pandemic, and families may have also experienced additional expenses associated with the pandemic. We believe this plan will help all MACC students equitably.
No. Distribution of HEERF III Emergency Grants are made directly to students and cannot be applied to outstanding balances that may still be owed by a student. As such, receipt of these funds does not indicate the recipient has satisfied their financial obligations to MACC. Please check your current account balance to determine what you may still owe.
Yes. You may cash your check and submit payment directly to the MACC Business Office. If you are unsure about the balance on your account, you may view your account balance on myMACC, following these steps:
If you have any questions please contact the CARES Act Emergency Grant review team by email at cares@macc.edu.