On April 24, Owens Community College was granted $1,968,893 in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding I (HEERF I) to provide emergency grants to students. To receive these grants, Students meeting eligibility requirements set forth by the United States Department of Education on May 14, 2020 have had an automatic award processed on their student account. Students that were not initially awarded or who are requesting additional funds may apply using the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Grant Application available in Ozone.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I provides emergency funds to college students to assist with expenses related to the disruption of college operations due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. These grants can be used for expenses such as:
- Food
- Housing
- Course Materials
- Technology
- Health Care
- Child Care
On May 6, 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education published requirements for HEERF I reporting. Reporting of funds distributed to Owens Community College will begin 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter.
Section 18004(a)(1) Student Portion Public Reporting
30-Day Fund Report – June 23, 2020
45-Day Fund Report – July 8, 2020 – FINAL REPORT