CARES Act

Stimulus payments to students

These are unprecedented and challenging times for the University and our students. We know you find yourself grappling with issues you never imagined, and we want to assure you that the University is here to support you and provide the resources and flexibilities you need to continue your education. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, allocates an amount to institutions of higher learning to provide emergency assistance to Marauders.

Central State has received this federal emergency financial aid and dispersed funds to eligible students enrolled during the spring 2020 semester. This stimulus payment is disbursed to students to assist with expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19. What does this mean for CSU students? The below Frequently Asked Questions have been created to address the most common questions related to this disbursement.

FAQs

Are any students excluded from the stimulus payment?

Stimulus funds are only available for U.S. citizens. Any student who is not a U.S. citizen or who has withdrawn or been suspended before March 23, 2020, will not be disbursed stimulus funds. In addition, Union Plus or 100% online students will also not be included in the disbursement of the CARES Act funds as they incurred no significant educational disruptions.

When will the funds be available?

The funds will be requested from the Department of Education as soon as available and are expected to be disbursed to students by early May 2020.

How will students be paid?

Students will be paid via direct deposit to an account they have selected.

What if I do not have direct deposit set up?

Stimulus payments will be processed and disbursed in the same manner as a typical refund. If you do not have a direct deposit account set up through Nelnet/TMS, use the following instructions to complete it. All accounts must be set up no later than April 29, 2020, to receive the stimulus payment.

Log on to Nelnet/TMS

1. Select Refund
2. Select Refund Payment Method –– Direct Deposit, or Check
3. Submit

Report for funds disbursed to students per the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Oct. 1, 2022-Dec. 30, 2022

The requirements for these funds must complete the below criteria.

An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or 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. Central State University (CSU) acknowledged the Certification and Agreement on April 13, 2020.

The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department of Education pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. CSU has received an $8,841,804 award amount. 

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (e.g., as of the 30- day Report and every 45 days after that). The University disbursed $2,869,038 to 2713 students.

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARESAct. The University disbursed Emergency Financial Aid to 2713 students. All eligible students were disbursed aid per allocation requirements, as outlined under Section 18004(a)(1).
 
The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The total pool of eligible students to apply for emergency aid from the CARES funding was 5471.
 
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University identified the eligible students after receiving the applications from students. Priority was given to those with exceptional financial needs. Refunds were based on the following allocations: Full time, pell eligible ($2,000), full-time, not pell eligible ($1,500), part-time, pell eligible ($750), part-time, not pell eligible ($750), Career Plus, pell eligible ($200), and Career plus, not pell eligible $150). The remaining funds were set-aside in an emergency pool for the emergency needs of the students. These funds will be disbursed through an application process administered by the Office of Financial Aid.
 
Any instructions, directions, or guidance the institution provides to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. The University used two methods to communicate with students regarding emergency financial aid funds. The University placed the information on the University Website and sent an All-FYI email to all students. In addition, a University Press Release was released to the public on the receipt of the funds and the timing of the disbursement to students.

Report for funds disbursed to students per the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Oct. 1, 2021-Dec. 31, 2021

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

The total pool of eligible students to apply for emergency aid from the CARES funding was 6,048.

Report for funds disbursed to students per the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, July 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2022

The requirements for these funds must complete the below criteria.

An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or 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. Central State University (CSU) acknowledged the Certification and Agreement on April 13, 2020.

The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department of Education pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. CSU has received $8,841,804 as of Sept. 30, 2021.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (e.g., as of the 30-day report and every 45 days thereafter). The University did not disburse any funds during this period (July 1 - September 30, 2021).

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University will determine the eligible students, as outlined under Section 18004(a)(1).

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

During this period, no awards have been granted.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University will determine the method and prioritize Pell eligible students. 

Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

The University will use two methods to communicate with students regarding emergency financial aid funds. The University will place the information on the University Website and send an All-FYI email to all students. In addition, a University Press Release was released to the public on the receipt of the funds and the timing of the disbursement to students.

Report for funds disbursed to students per the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act- April 01, 2021 – June 30, 2021

The requirements for these funds must complete the below criteria.  

An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or 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. Central State University (CSU) acknowledged the Certification and Agreement on April 13, 2020.

The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department of Education pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. CSU has received $8,841,804 as of June 30, 2021.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30- day Report and every 45 days after that). The University disbursed $815,175 to 1,291 students.

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University disbursed Emergency Financial Aid to 1,291 students. All eligible students were disbursed aid per allocation requirements, as outlined under Section 18004(a)(1).

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

The pool of eligible students to receive emergency aid from the CARES funding in this round was 1,291.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University identified the eligible students and award the Spring 2021 Federal Stimulus Emergency Cash Grant based on the following criteria:

Traditional students

Pell-eligible, residing on campus — $1,000

Pell-eligible, residing off campus — $750

No Pell, residing on campus — $500

No Pell, residing off campus — $250

Union students:

Pell-eligible — $100

No Pell — $75

The funds were either released as a payment to the student or applied to the student’s account per their request. These funds were disbursed through an application process administered by the Office of Financial Aid.

Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

The University used two methods to communicate with students regarding emergency financial aid funds. The University placed the information on the University Website and sent an All-FYI email to all students. In addition, a University Press Release was released to the public on the receipt of the funds and the timing of the disbursement to students.

Report for funds disbursed to students per the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Jan. 1, 2022-March 31, 2022

The requirements for these funds must complete the below criteria.

An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or 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. Central State University (CSU) acknowledged the Certification and Agreement on April 13, 2020.

The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department of Education pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. CSU has been awarded $3,645,812 as of March 31, 2021.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (e.g., as of the 30- day Report and every 45 days thereafter). The University did not disburse any funds during this period (January 1 - March 31, 2021).

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University will determine the eligible students, as outlined under Section 18004(a)(1).

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. During this period, the University did not issue any Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University will determine the method and prioritize Pell-eligible students.

Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

The University will use two methods to communicate with students regarding emergency financial aid funds. The University will place the information on the University Website and send an All-FYI email to all students. In addition, a University Press Release was released to the public on the receipt of the funds and the timing of the disbursement to students.

Report for funds disbursed to students per the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act- May 26, 2020

The requirements for these funds must complete the below criteria.

An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or 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. Central State University (CSU) acknowledged the Certification and Agreement on April 13, 2020.

The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department of Education pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. CSU has been awarded HEERF I funds in the amount of $2,493,175, HEERF II funds in the amount of $1,822,906, and HEERF III funds in the amount of $4,525,723.

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter). The University disbursed $2,351,127 to 3,138 students.

The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University disbursed Emergency Financial Aid to 3,138 students. All eligible students were disbursed aid per allocation requirements, as outlined under Section 18004(a)(1).

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. 
The total pool of eligible students to apply for emergency aid from the CARES funding was 6,048.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act. The University identified the eligible students after receiving the applications from students. Priority was given to those with exceptional financial needs. Refunds were based on the following allocations: Full time, pell eligible ($1,500), full-time, not pell eligible ($1,000), part-time, pell eligible ($500), part-time, not pell eligible ($500), Career Plus, pell eligible ($150), and Career plus, not pell eligible $100). The remaining funds were set-aside in an emergency pool for the emergency needs of the students. These funds will be disbursed through an application process administered by the Office of Financial Aid.

Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. 
The University used two methods to communicate with students regarding emergency financial aid funds. The University placed the information on the University Website and sent an All-FYI email to all students. In addition, a University Press Release was released to the public on the receipt of the funds and the timing of the disbursement to students.

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