The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) (HEERF III) provides support to students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and reimburses institutional costs associated with coronavirus.
Am I eligible to receive the Relief Grant?
To be eligible, you must meet the the following requirements:
- Be enrolled as of the university’s census date
- Dual enrolled and cross-enrolled students do not qualify
How do I apply for Relief Grant?
Eligible students have automatically been identified and awarded. No additional application is required.
How was the award amount determined?
| EFC Range | Award Amount for Students Enrolled Part-time | Award Amount for Students Enrolled Full-time |
| 0 | 950 | 1,900 |
| 1-4,999 | 900 | 1,800 |
| 5,000-6,999 | 800 | 1,600 |
| 7,000-9,999 | 750 | 1,500 |
| 10,000+ | 550 | 1,100 |
| No EFC | 450 | 900 |
More About the HEERF III Student Financial Aid Grant
Nicholls HEERF III grant allocation was $ 7,588,284.40. The remaining will be allocated to eligible students meeting the qualifications until the fund is fully depleted. No awards will be made once our allocation is exhausted.
