Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding
Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF) provides funding to institutions of higher education to ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding includes emergency financial support for students who are and/or have been impacted directly by the pandemic.
HEERF includes three separate acts:
- CARES – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
- CRRSAA – Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act
- ARP – American Rescue Plan Act
CARES Act Funding
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 18004(e) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act” or the “Act”)), Pub. L. No. 116-136, 134 Stat. 281 (March 27, 2020), the College of Western Idaho (CWI) is publishing the following information regarding the awarding and disbursement of funds to students in the form of emergency grants.
CWI has signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and intends to use no less than 50% of the funds received from Section 18004(a)(1) and Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
CARES Act Information
As of June 30, 2024, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22024_070924 Report
As of March 31, 2024, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12024_040824 Report
As of December 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q42023_010924 Report
As of September 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q32023_100623 Report
As of June 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q22023_071023 Report
As of March 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q12023-040723 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2022, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q42022-011023 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2022, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q32022-100722 Report
As of June 30, 2022, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22022_071122 Report
As of March 31, 2022, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12022_041022 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2021, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_010722 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2021, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
HEERF Quarterly Reporting 9/30/21
As of June 30, 2021, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
HEERF Quarterly Reporting 6/30/21 –Original
- The June 30, 2021, report was revised as of Aug. 3, 2021. The updated categories have been highlighted in yellow.
HEERF Quarterly Reporting 6/30/21 – Revised
As of March 31, 2021, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
HEERF Quarterly Reporting 3/31/21
As of Dec. 31, 2020, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
HEERF Quarterly Reporting 12/31/20
As of Oct. 30, 2020, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
As of June 30, 2024, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22024_070924 Report
As of March 31, 2024, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12024_040824 Report
As of December 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q42023_010924 Report
As of September 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q32023_100623 Report
As of June 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q22023_071023 Report
As of March 31, 2023, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q12023-040723 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2022, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q42022-011023 Report
As of June 30, 2022, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of March 31, 2022, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of Dec. 31, 2021, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of Sept. 30, 2021, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of June 30, 2021, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of March 31, 2021, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of Dec. 31, 2020, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of Sept. 30, 2020, CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
As of June 30, 2022:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,242 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion 195,676
- TOTAL HEERF: CARES $2,211,000
As of March 31, 2022:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,242 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion 195,676
- TOTAL HEERF: CARES $2,211,000
As of Dec. 31, 2021:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,242 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion 195,676
- TOTAL HEERF: CARES $2,211,000
As of Sept. 30, 2021:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,243 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion 195,676
- TOTAL HEERF: CARES $2,211,000
As of June 30, 2021:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,259 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion $ 195,676
- Total HEERF: CARES $2,211,000
As of March 31, 2021:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,266 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion $ 195,876
- Total HEERF: CARES $2,211,200
As of Dec. 31, 2020:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,259 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion $ 194,176
- Total HEERF: CARES $2,209,500
As of Sept. 30, 2020:
CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,314 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion $ 204,876
- Total HEERF: CARES $2,220,200
CWI followed the methodology below to determine which students received Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
CWI remains committed to Student Financial Success while retaining Organizational Stewardship. We consider that all students incurred unanticipated expenses related to the disruption of campus operations in response to COVID-19. As such, funds allocated to CWI were distributed to all eligible students based on the model below.
The combination of a tiered approach partnered with a student application process allows CWI to disburse these funds to the majority of eligible students quickly while still providing an avenue for students to request additional funds, if needed. This model is designed to best meet the particular needs of our CWI student population.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled & eligible at the time of disbursement
- Degree-seeking or enrolled in an approved certificate program
- Title IV eligible as determined by the FAFSA
- Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Distribution Process for Spring & Summer Semesters 2020:
- Distribution is tiered by eligible student’s attendance at the time of disbursement:
- $400 – Full-time (12 credits or more)
- $300 – Quarter-time (9 - 11 credits)
- $200 – Half-time (6 - 8 credits)
- $100 – Less than half-time (less than 6 credits)
- Students were able to submit an application for additional funding. Amounts disbursed were determined on a case-by-case basis.
For the Spring & Summer Semesters 2020, CWI has estimated the 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 under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to be 4,485 students.
Distribution Process for Fall Semester 2020:
- Distribution is the following amount for each eligible student at the time of disbursement: $100
- Students were able to submit an application for additional funding. Amounts disbursed were determined on a case-by-case basis.
For the Fall Semester 2020, CWI has estimated the 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 under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to be 4,134 students as of the time of awarding.
All students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants received the following email.
Dear Student,
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been felt by everyone, and the Department of Education has awarded additional grant funding to the College of Western Idaho to provide assistance to our students. This funding is provided to help you cover costs related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID19 and is intended to assist you with expenses such as course materials, technology, food, housing, healthcare, and childcare. A grant has been added to your account, which can be viewed in your Self-Service Toolkit on myCWI. Depending on your refund method, you will be receiving this within the next 10 business days. If you have yet to set up a refund method, please visit Refunds to do so.
This is a grant and is money that you do not need to pay back. If you would like to request additional grant funding, please complete the application here. You will receive an email from us within a week regarding your request.
CWI Financial Aid Office
P.O. Box 3010
Nampa, ID 83653
financialaid@cwi.edu
208.562.3000 phone
888.562.3216 fax
Locations
CRRSA Act Funding
CWI was awarded funding established through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) to disburse $2,015,324 in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to students with exceptional need. We have acknowledged and certified that the institution will provide no less than designated under CRRSAA (a)(1) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
CRRSA Act Information
As of June 30, 2024, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22024_070924 Report
As of March 31, 2024, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12024_040824 Report
As of December 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q42023_010924 Report
As of September 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q32023_100623 Report
As of June 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q22023_071023 Report
As of March 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q12023-040723 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2022, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q42022-011023 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2022, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q32022-100722 Report
As of June 30, 2022, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22022_071122 Report
As of March 31, 2022, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12022_041022 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2021, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_010722 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2021, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
CRRSAA Quarterly Reporting 9/30/21
As of June 30, 2021, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
CRRSAA Quarterly Reporting 6/30/21 – Original
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The June 30, 2021, report was revised as of Aug. 3, 2021. The updated categories have been highlighted in yellow.
As of March 31, 2021, CWI was awarded $8,656,173 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
As of June 30, 2024, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22024_070924 Report
As of March 31, 2024, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12024_040824 Report
As of December 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q42023_010924 Report
As of September 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q32023_100623 Report
As of June 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $2,015,324 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q22023_071023 Report
As of March 31, 2023, CWI has received & distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q12023-040723 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2022, CWI has received & distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q42022-011023 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2022, CWI has received & distributed $2,015,324 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q32022-100722 Report
CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to 6034 students as of June 30, 2022.
CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to 6034 students as of March 31, 2022.
CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of Dec. 31, 2021.
CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of Sept. 30, 2021.
CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of June 30, 2021.
CWI has received and distributed $2,015,324 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of March 31, 2021.
As of June 30, 2022:
CWI has determined that there were 53,830 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 8,545 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion 4,024,681
- TOTAL HEERF: CRSSA $6,040,005
As of March 31, 2022:
CWI has determined that there were 50,771 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 8,586 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion 4,081,181
- TOTAL HEERF: CRRSA $6,096,505
As of Dec. 31, 2021:
CWI has determined that there were 43,831 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,738 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324
- Institutional Portion 1,567,809
- TOTAL HEERF: CRRSA $3,583,133
As of Sept. 30, 2021:
CWI has determined that there were 43,408 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,913 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324.00
- Institutional Portion 1,605,412.55
- TOTAL HEERF: CRRSA $3,620,736.55
As of June 30, 2021:
CWI has determined that there were 38,265 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,979 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324.00
- Institutional Portion $1,608,964.55
- Total HEERF: CRRSA $3,624,288.55
As of March 31, 2021:
CWI has determined that there were 37,484 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 6,168 students.
- Student Portion $2,015,324.00
- Pending Adjustment $ 1,000.00
- Institutional Portion $ 90,627.00
- Total HEERF: CRRSA $2,106,951.00
CWI followed the methodology below to determine which students received Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
CWI remains committed to Student Financial Success while retaining Organizational Stewardship. As such, funds allocated to CWI were distributed to all eligible students based on the model below. The combination of a tiered approach partnered with a student application process allows CWI to disburse these funds to the majority of eligible students quickly while still providing an avenue for students to request additional funds, if needed. This model is designed to best meet the particular needs of our CWI student population.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled and eligible at the time of disbursement
Distribution Process for Spring & Summer Semesters 2021:
- Distribution is tiered by eligible student’s attendance at the time of disbursement:
- $400 – Full-time (12 credits or more)
- $300 – Quarter-time (9 - 11 credits)
- $200 – Half-time (6 - 8 credits)
- $100 – Less than half-time (less than 6 credits)
- Students were able to submit an application for additional funding. Amounts disbursed were determined on a case-by-case basis.
All students awarded for Emergency Financial Aid Grants received the following email:
Dear Student,
The Department of Education has awarded additional COVID-19 Emergency Grant Funding to College of Western Idaho. This funding is intended to assist students with educational costs, including tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, etc.
You have been awarded an emergency grant, which can be viewed in your Self-Service toolkit on myCWI. Depending on which refund method preference you have set up, you may receive your refund within 10 business days. If you have not already done so, be sure to set up your refund method here. Please contact Student Accounts at studentaccounts@cwi.edu with additional questions regarding your refund method and timing.
If you need additional funds due to the financial challenges related to the pandemic, you can submit a request by clicking here. For more information, please visit the College of Western Idaho COVID resources page.
This grant is money that you do not need to pay back. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
CWI Financial Aid Office
Students who were awarded Emergency Financial Aid Grants due to completing an application for additional funds received the following email:
Dear Student,
Your COVID-19 Emergency Grant Funding application has been reviewed and you have been awarded additional grant money. This funding is intended to assist students with educational costs, including tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, etc. This grant can be viewed in your myCWI.
If you marked on your application that you would like your funds applied to your student account first, it will be posted to your account. If you have excess funds after the grant has been applied to your balance, you will receive a refund. If you did not choose that option or do not have an outstanding balance, you will be refunded the full amount of your grant. Depending on which refund method preference you have set up, you will receive your refund within 10 business days. If you have not already done so, be sure to set up your refund method preference here. Please contact Student Accounts at studentaccounts@cwi.edu with additional questions regarding your refund method and timing.
This grant is money that you do not need to pay back. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
CWI Financial Aid Office
ARP Act Funding
CWI was awarded funding established through the ARP – American Rescue Plan Act to disburse $9,756,478 in Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to students with exceptional need. We have acknowledged and certified that the institution will provide no less than $9,756,478 designated under ARP (a)(1) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
ARP Act Information
As of June 30, 2024, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22024_070924 Report
As of March 31, 2024, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12024_040824 Report
As of December 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q42023_010924 Report
As of September 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q32023_100623 Report
As of June 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q22023_071023 Report
As of March 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q12023-040723 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2022, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q42022-011023 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2022, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q32022-100722 Report
As of June 30, 2022, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22022_071122 Report
As of March 31, 2022, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12022_041022 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2021, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_010722 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2021, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
ARP Quarterly Reporting 9/30/21
As of June 30, 2021, CWI was awarded $9,450,422 for institutional assistance for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).
ARP Quarterly Reporting 06/30/21 – Original
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The June 30, 2021, report was revised as of Aug. 3, 2021. The updated categories have been highlighted in yellow.
As of March 31, 2021, CWI had not received an award for institutional assistance for the HEERF III – American Rescue Plan (HEERF III - ARP).
As of June 30, 2024, CWI was awarded $9,756,478 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q22024_070924 Report
As of March 31, 2024, CWI was awarded $9,756,478 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q12024_040824 Report
As of December 31, 2023, CWI was awarded $9,756,478 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800_HEERF_Q42023_010924 Report
As of September 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $9,756,478 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q32023_100623 Report
As of June 30, 2023, CWI was awarded $9,756,478 for institutional assistance for the HEERF.
View 04211800__HEERF_Q22023_071023 Report
As of March 31, 2023, CWI has received and distributed $9,756,478 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q12023-040723 Report
As of Dec. 31, 2022, CWI has received and distributed $9,756,478 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q42022-011023 Report
As of Sept. 30, 2022, CWI has received and distributed $9,658,978 in HEERF to students.
View 04211800-HEERF-Q32022-100722 Report
CWI has distributed $9,658,978 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to 10,789 students as of June 30, 2022
CWI has distributed $9,750,978 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to 10,696 students as of March 31, 2022.
CWI has distributed $8,768,400 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of Dec. 31, 2021.
CWI has distributed $0 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of Sept. 30, 2021.
CWI has distributed $0 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of June 30, 2021.
CWI has distributed $0 of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students as of March 31, 2021.
DISTRIBUTION
As of June 30, 2022:
CWI has determined that there were 53,830 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 12,256 students.
- Student Portion $ 9,658,978
- Institutional Portion 4,817,750
- TOTAL HEERF: ARP $14,476,728
As of March 31, 2022:
CWI has determined that there were 50,771 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 12,180 students.
- Student Portion $ 9,750,978
- Institutional Portion 4,826,000
- TOTAL HEERF: ARP $14,576,978
As of Dec. 31, 2021:
CWI has determined that there were 43,831 students eligible for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. CWI has distributed the following HEERF to 10,063 students.
- Student Portion $8,768,400
- Institutional Portion 0
- TOTAL HEERF: ARP $8,768,400
Eligibility Requirements
CWI followed the methodology below to determine which students received Emergency Grants.
- Academic Transfer / Career Technical Education Students – established enrollment for the fall semester
- Workforce Development / Adult Education students – enrolled in any course with a start date of July 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021, and/or a start date of Jan. 1, 2022, through Jan. 31, 2022.
Note: Full-time employees of CWI are not eligible.
Methodology
One block grant per student was awarded to eligible students enrolled in the time period from July 1, 2021, through Dec. 31, 2021, and/or a start date of Jan. 1, 2022, through Jan. 31, 2022.
The amount per student was based on the following at time of disbursement.
| Student Type: | Amount: |
|---|---|
| Adult Education | $ 500 |
| Workforce Development | $ 500 |
| Academic/CTE | |
| EFC=0 | $1,500 |
| EFC between 1 & 2100 |
$1,250 |
| EFC between 2101 & 5500 | $1,000 |
| EFC between 5501 & 9000 | $ 750 |
| EFC over 9000 | $ 500 |
| no FAFSA | $ 500 |
Students were able to submit an application for additional funding. Amounts disbursed were determined on a case-by-case basis.
Academic Transfer and Career & Technical Education (CTE) students awarded Emergency Grants received the following email:
Dear Student,
As a part of the American Rescue Plan, the Department of Education has awarded additional COVID-19 Emergency Grant to College of Western Idaho (CWI). This funding is intended to assist students with educational costs, including tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, etc.
You have been awarded an emergency grant based on your current EFC, If we do not have a FAFSA on file for you, you do not have an EFC and were awarded the base amount. For a breakdown of grant amounts, see the ARP Act Information section under Eligibility & Distribution. This grant is money that you do not need to pay back.
Refunds are usually available within 1-2 business days, provided a student has a refund preference set up. If you have not set up a preference, visit the Refunds page. Please contact Student Accounts with additional questions regarding your refund method and timing.
If you would like to request additional funds due to financial challenges related to the COVID, you can submit an application.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Financial Aid Office
Workforce Development (WD) and Adult Education (AE) students awarded Emergency Grants received the following email:
Dear Student,
As part of the American Rescue Plan, The Department of Education has awarded an additional COVID-19 Emergency Grant to the College of Western Idaho. This funding is intended to assist students with educational costs, including tuition costs and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, etc.
As a result of this grant, CWI is awarding you a $500 emergency grant.
The college has processed and mailed a refund check to the address we have on file for you. Please allow 2 weeks to receive your check in the mail.
Please email Student Accounts with questions about your refund.
This grant is money that you do not need to pay back. (Please note that CWI's use of the term "refund check" is for internal documentation only and does not mean the college is refunding your money-you are getting an award of money.) Since this is an Emergency grant, it is not taxable. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Emergency financial aid grants, such as this money, may be used for any component of cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care. Students determine how they may use their emergency financial aid grant within the allowable uses.
Additional emergency funds may be available to students based on needs related to Covid-19. The following link will provide further information regarding application for emergency funds: Be Safe Page.
Thank you.
Student Accounts Office
Academic / CTE Students awarded Emergency Grants due to completing an application for additional funds receive the following email:
Dear Student,
Your COVID-19 Emergency Grant application has been reviewed. You have been awarded additional grant money.
Refunds are usually available within 1-2 business days, provided a student has a refund preference set up. If you have not set up a preference, go to the Refunds page. Please contact Student Accounts with additional questions regarding your refund method and timing.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Financial Aid Office
WD / AE Students awarded Emergency Grants due to completing an application for additional funds receive the following email:
Dear Student,
Your COVID-19 Emergency Grant application has been reviewed. You have been awarded additional grant money.
Please allow 2 weeks to receive your check in the mail. Students who do not have a current address on file will need to update their address with the college. Please email student accounts at studentaccounts@cwi.edu with questions about your refund.
Student Accounts Office
Students denied application for an Emergency Grants receive the following email:
Your COVID-19 Emergency Grant application has been reviewed. At this time, you are not eligible for these funds. You may have already received the maximum $1500 grant or your application may have been incomplete. If you did not complete the signature portion of your application, you will need to submit another application. Please ensure the application is completely filled out before submitting it again.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Financial Aid Office
All students awarded Emergency Grants received the following email:
Dear Student,
As a part of the American Rescue Plan, the Department of Education has awarded additional COVID-19 Emergency Grant to the College of Western Idaho. This funding is intended to assist students with educational costs, including tuition and fees, housing and meals, books and supplies, transportation, etc.
You have been awarded an emergency grant based on your current EFC, which can be found on your Offer Letter. For help understanding your grant amount, see the ARP Act Information section under Eligibility & Distribution.
Refunds are usually available within 1-2 business days, provided a student has a refund preference set up. If you do not, go to the Refunds page. Please contact Student Accounts with additional questions regarding your refund method and timing.
If you need additional funds due to the financial challenges related to the COVID, you can submit an application by going to the Be Safe page.
This grant is money that you do not need to pay back. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Students awarded Emergency Grants due to completing an application for additional funds received the following email:
Dear Student,
Your COVID-19 Emergency Grant application has been reviewed. You have been awarded additional grant money.
Refunds are usually available within 1-2 business days, provided a student has a refund preference set up. If you have not set up a preference, go to the Refunds page. Please contact Student Accounts with additional questions regarding your refund method and timing.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.