If you are a current Fairmont State student facing financial hardships as a result
of COVID-19 you may qualify to receive CARES Act funding. Fairmont State University
has received additional funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security
(CARES) Act to assist students facing financial hardships as a result of COVID-19.
Based on the latest guidance available from the Department of Education, in order
to be eligible to receive a CARES Act grant, you must be Title IV eligible and among
the neediest students based on financial need. For the University to determine your
eligibility, you must: *
- Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2020-2021 academic
year.
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Be eligible for Title IV aid (e.g. Pell, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity
Grant, Work Study, etc.) for the 2020-2021 award year
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Be an eligible citizen or eligible non-citizen
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Be registered with the Selective Service (if born male)
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Not be in default on a prior student loan or owe a grant overpayment
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Be making Satisfactory Academic Progress
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Be enrolled at least half-time (defined as 6 credit hours or more)
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Be admitted as a regular, degree-seeking student
*This information is based on the latest guidance available from the Department of
Education and may not be the final update to how the government requires the University
to distribute the funds. Fairmont State continues to seek guidance from the federal
government and will notify students and families as soon as possible of any further
changes.
If you have not completed your FAFSA for the 2020-2021 academic year and you wish
to apply, you may do so now. You may complete your FAFSA online.
Fairmont State is committed to working with you to complete this process. If you have
any questions about the FAFSA or you need assistance with a portion of the FAFSA process
please contact Financial Aid Services at financialaid@fairmontstate.edu or 304-367-4141.
Fairmont State signed the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid
Grants to Students under the CARES Act on April 9, 2020, submitted it to the U.S.
Department of Education on April 11, 2020, received approval on April 27, 2020 and
intends to use $1,713,280 to provide emergency grants to assist students. These funds
are to be distributed to eligible students who complete an application and have experienced
a COVID-19 related expense due to the disruption of campus operations, such as food,
housing, course materials, technology, child care, medical and travel expense. Students
who meet the eligibility requirements provided by the U.S. Department of Education
may be awarded a one-time emergency grant of $750 for full-time students (enrolled
in at least 12 credit hours) and $500 for part-time (enrolled in 6-11 credit hours).
It was estimated that 2,693 students were eligible for the first allocation of CARES
Act funds. The chart below shows statistics regarding actual disbursements. As of
December 31, 2020, Fairmont State had awarded 100% of the first allocation of funds
under the CARES Act.
*In July 2021, returns were processed for uncashed award checks for two students and
funds were re-awarded to one student by the end of the September 30, 2021 reporting
period.
Number of CARES Act Grants awarded per reporting date:
| Total Number of Students Awarded |
Total Number of Awards |
Total Amount of Awards |
Reporting Date |
Reporting Period |
| 504 |
504 |
$367,250 |
May 27, 2020 |
May 27, 2020 |
| 800 |
800 |
$583,500 |
July 13, 2020 |
July 13, 2020 |
| 942 |
942 |
$687,250 |
August 27, 2020 |
August 27, 2020 |
| 1584 |
2250 |
$1,645,500 |
October 10, 2020 |
September 30, 2020 |
| 1656 |
2342 |
$1,713,280 |
January 10, 2021 |
December 31, 2020 |
| *1654 |
*2341 |
*$1,713,280 |
*October 8, 2021 |
*September 30, 2021 |
Fairmont State received notice of an additional allocation of funding under the Coronavirus
Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) on January 19, 2021.
The amount of additional funding received was $1,713,280. Students who meet the eligibility
requirements provided by the U.S. Department of Education may be awarded a one-time
emergency grant of $800 for students with an EFC between 0-5,711 and $600 for students
with an EFC between 5,712-12,000. An estimated 2,516 students will be eligible to
apply for the emergency grant. The deadline to apply for the CRRSAA Emergency Grant
was March 15, 2021. Should there be sufficient funds in the future, additional opportunities
may be available and will be subject to the eligibility requirements of the most recent
award.
*In July 2021, returns were processed for uncashed award checks for two students,
and funds were re-awarded to two students by the end of the September 30, 2021 reporting
period.
Number of CRRSAA Grants awarded per reporting date:
| Total Number of Students Awarded |
Total Number of Awards |
Total Amount of Awards |
Reporting Date |
Reporting Period |
| 925 |
925 |
$699,800 |
April 9, 2021 |
March 31, 2021 |
| 1058 |
1058 |
$806,200 |
July 9, 2021 |
June 30, 2021 |
| *1381 |
*1662 |
*$1,713,280 |
*October 8, 2021 |
*September 30, 2021 |
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January 10, 2022 |
December 31, 2021 |
Fairmont State received notice of an additional allocation of funding under the American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) on May 17, 2021. The amount of additional funding received
was $5,154,975. Students who meet the eligibility requirements provided by the U.S.
Department of Education may be awarded a one-time Summer 2021 Term emergency grant
of $500 based on eligibility; however, an application was not required for receipt
of the summer award. For the Fall 2021 Term, students who meet the eligibility requirements
provided by the U.S. Department of Education may be awarded a one-time emergency grant
of $1,000 or $1,500 based on eligibility criteria. An estimated 2,919 students will
be eligible to apply for the emergency grant. Should there be sufficient funds in
the future, additional opportunities may be available. The deadline to apply for the
ARPA Emergency Grant was September 1, 2021.
Number of ARPA Grants awarded per reporting date:
| Total Number of Students Awarded |
Total Number of Awards |
Total Number of Awards |
Reporting Date |
Reporting Period |
| 1946 |
2090 |
$2,608,320 |
October 8, 2021 |
September 30, 2021 |
| 1946 |
2090 |
$2,608,320 |
January 10, 2022 |
December 31, 2021 |
| 2571 |
3904 |
$5,154,975 |
April 8, 2022 |
March 31, 2022 |
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After submitting this request form, the Office of Financial Aid will review your information,
contact you with next steps (if necessary), and make a final determination of your
eligibility to receive HEERF emergency funds.
While the University will make every effort to accommodate all students facing financial
hardships, due to the limited availability of HEERF funds and the evolving nature
of guidance from the Department of Education, submitting this request form does not
guarantee approval for a HEERF Grant. If the Office of Financial Aid cannot provide
you with this type of grant though, we will make every effort to assist you through
further guidance and support.
Fairmont State University is required to report to the U.S. Department of Education
the number of students awarded 30 days from the day of receiving notification of the
award and then every 45 days thereafter until the funds are depleted. Fairmont State
received updated reporting requirements on September 23, 2020, requiring a report
be submitted on the 10th of the month following the end of the quarter (April 10th,
July 10, September 10th, and January 10th).
On September 23, 2020, Fairmont State was advised of reporting requirements regarding
the institutional portion of the HEERF funding it received. Please find the link(s)
below to the required reporting:
HEERF I Institutional Reporting for Quarter ended September 30, 2020
HEERF I Institutional Reporting for Quarter ended December 31, 2020
HEERF I & II Institutional Reporting for Quarter ended March 31, 2021
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ended June 30, 2021
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ended September 30, 2021
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ending December 31, 2021
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ending March 31, 2022
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ending June 30, 2022
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ending September 30, 2022
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ending December 31, 2022
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ending March 31, 2023
HEERF I, II, & III Institutional Reporting for Quarter ending June 30, 2023
*The information provided regarding HEERF funding is based on the latest guidance
available from the Department of Education. However, the Department of Education sets
the criteria for distribution of HEERF funding, and the University will update and
follow this guidance as the information becomes available.
