CARES Act

On March 27th, 2020, the federal government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (Cares Act) which established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). HEERF is to assist enrolled students and higher education institutions during the unprecedented financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

College of Alameda (CoA) received CARES/ HEERF Act Relief Funding. The college submitted an Agreement and certification to the Department of Education with the assurance that the college 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.

Timeline and Description of Emergency Financial Aid Grants

American Rescue Plan: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)

Method to Determine Awards:The College’s initial award to students ranged from $750-1500. Students were awarded based on Pell eligibility/ CA ISIR and their enrollment load. The College provided additional funding for home campus students* in the following categories: Students demonstrating financial need according to Cal ISIRS (Fall/ Spring) (awards equivalent to Title IV aid); Students actively earning Federal Work Study funds (Fall/ Spring) ($4200); AB 540 students deemed ineligible to receive Early Action Emergency Financial Assistance Grants as of 1/21/22) ($560); students who were eligible for CARES/ SEA funds but were under-awarded due to system error ($50-300). The College authorized additional Grocery Grant awards ($300) to COA students enrolled in a minimum of 3 units at the college (application required). In Fall 2022 COA awarded $500 to COA students enrolled in a minimum of 3 units at the college who submitted a financial aid application. In Spring 2023 COA awarded $500 to students enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at the college who submitted a financial aid application. International and special admit students excluded. <td

HEERF III	As of 6/30/23	As of 3/31/23	As of 12/31/22	As of 9/30/22	As of 6/30/22	As of 3/31/22	As of 12/31/21	As of 9/30/21	As of 6/30/21	As of 4/25/21
Total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770	2,942,770
Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 2003(a)(1) of the ARP	2,868,182	2,868,182	2,641,932	2,569,750*	$2,622,897	$1,449,250	–	–	–	–
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP(a)(1)	2742	2742	2624	2567	2,346	1861	–	–	–	–
Total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 2003(a)(1) of the ARP	2742	2742	2624	2567	2,346	1861	–	–	–	–

* Student awards were returned from prior quarter and reused for next quarter.

American Rescue Plan: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)

Method to Determine Awards: The College’s initial award to students ranged from $750-1500. Students were awarded based on Pell eligibility/ CA ISIR and their enrollment load. The College provided additional funding for home campus students* in the following categories: Students demonstrating financial need according to Cal ISIRS (Fall/ Spring) (awards equivalent to Title IV aid); Students actively earning Federal Work Study funds (Fall/ Spring) ($4200); AB 540 students deemed ineligible to receive Early Action Emergency Financial Assistance Grants as of 1/21/22) ($560); students who were eligible for CARES/ SEA funds but were under-awarded due to system error ($50-300(. The College authorized additional Grocery Grant awards ($300) to COA students enrolled in a minimum of 3 units at the college (application required). In Fall 2022 COA awarded $500 to COA students enrolled in a minimum of 3 units at the college who submitted a financial aid application. In Spring 2023 COA awarded $500 to students enrolled in a minimum of 6 units at the college who submitted a financial aid application. international and special admit students excluded. <td<td<td

HEERF II	As of 6/30/23	As of 3/31/23	As of 12/31/22	As of 9/30/22	As of 6/30/22	As of 3/31/22	As of 12/31/21	As of 9/30/21	As of 6/30/21	As of 3/31/21	As of 2/27/21
Total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585
Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 2003(a)(1) of the ARP	1,487,984	1,487,984	1,487,984	1,485,584**	1,485,584**	1,268,652**	1,039,440*	904,500*	671,250*	–	–
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under	1,240	1,240	1,240	1,232	1,232	997**	953	855	646	–	–
Total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 314(a)(1) of the CRRSAA	1,240	1,240	1,240	1,232	1232	997**	953	855	646	–	–

* The college utilized institution allocated funds for emergency grants above the student direct aid allocations. ** Includes Emergency Food Grant funds given to students

CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I)

* The college utilized institution allocated funds for emergency grants above the student direct aid allocations.

Method to determine awards: Emergency Financial Aid Grants were distributed to students enrolled in the spring 2020 semester on March 10, 2020. This date coincides with the Peralta Community College District decision to move to remote and online programs and instruction due to COVID-19. Grant amounts range from $150 to $500 and are distributed based on enrollment status as well as a student’s level of financial need as defined by the 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Students should have completed a 2019-2020 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application for College of Alameda.

Students should be enrolled for the Spring 2020 semester at CoA and have at least one active class as of March 10, 2020.

Students should be enrolled in at least one on-campus course for the Spring 2020 semester.

Students who are 100 percent distance learning (fully online) class loads are ineligible for funding under CARES Act regulations.

CARES/ HEERF I	As of 9/30/21	As of 6/30/21	As of 3/31/21	As of 12/31/20	As of 9/30/20	As of 6/30/20	As of 3/31/20	As of 3/10/20
Total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585	524,585
Total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act	579,025	578,875	554,325	552,025	524,500	–	–	–
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1)	1588	1586	1441	1430	1262	–	–	–
Total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act	1588	1586	1441	1430	1262	–	–	–

Guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants

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College of Alameda (CoA) delivers your refund via BankMobile, our third-party vendor. It’s important that you are able to get your refund quickly and securely. If you are not a financial aid student, you may still receive other sources of money from CoA, including HEERF. Make sure you list a valid mailing address on Campus Solutions- Profile so that you will be able to select a refund preference. If your address is invalid or does not exist, you will not be able to select a refund preference.

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Year One Annual Report

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Campus Public Safety Report July 2023 CLERY Log

HEERF quarterly reporting – Sept 30, 2020

HEERF quarterly reporting – Dec 31, 2020

HEERF quarterly reporting – March 31, 2021

HEERF quarterly reporting – June 30, 2021

HEERF quarterly reporting – September 30, 2021

HEERF quarterly reporting – December 31, 2021

HEERF quarterly reporting – March 31, 2022