American Rescue Plan Student Aid
Applications are no longer being accepted for the American Rescue Plan Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) grant.
The American Rescue Plan (ARP) emergency aid funding grant application for Spring 2022 Semester classes will no longer be available after Wednesday, April 6. The application will reopen the week of April 11 for Pell students only enrolled in CTC Summer 2022 classes. Deadline for Pell students to apply is May 1 or when funds are no longer available. If funds are still available the application will open for non-Pell “domestic” students May 2 and open May 31 for CTC international students. Pell students may still apply after May 1 if funds are still available but the application will be processed in the order received. All students must have been impacted by the pandemic. Grant awards up to $500 are available for the summer semester.
Eligible students include domestic, high school, and continuing education students enrolled in CTC credit courses or designated noncredit programs. International students must be enrolled in CTC credit courses or Central Campus classroom courses. Funds may be used for tuition and fees or for emergency costs such as food, housing, health care (including mental health) or child care.
Contact heerfgrant@ctcd.edu if you need help with the ARP Application Please review the eligibility requirements below prior to beginning the application.
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- Be enrolled in at least three (3) semester credit hours at Central Texas College for Summer 2022 classes. Or have equivalent enrollment status in a CTC designated noncredit program.
- Were adversely impacted in some way by the coronavirus (COVID-19).
- Related expenses/impact must have occurred on or after March 13, 2020, the date the National Emergency was declared due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- To demonstrate exceptional need you must be an eligible Pell recipient at CTC in the 2021-2022 academic year.
The ARP requires institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants, in awarding emergency aid grants to students. Although students do not need to be Pell recipients or eligible for Pell to receive a grant, based on the government’s identification of Pell students as having exceptional need, students receiving Pell at CTC will be prioritized through the ARP student application process.
The maximum award amount is $500 for CTC Summer 2022 classes. Only one grant award is available per student for enrollment in Summer I or Summer II or both Summers I and II.
- $500 if enrolled in at least three semester credit hours
High school students (early admission, dual credit, home schooled, etc.):
- $125 if enrolled in at least three semester credit hours
Payment Information
- Final determinations of eligibility will be made on disbursement dates.
- Eligible students will receive payment via ACH deposit if they have bank information on file with the business office. Otherwise, payments will be made via check.
- Award amounts are based on class enrollment at the time the ARP application is submitted. Please be sure you have registered for all classes.
- Eligible students have the option to have their funds applied to their CTC account balance for Summer 2022. You can indicate you want your grant applied to your account balance in the section of the application “Disbursement of Grant Monies” on the ARP application.
- Grant monies are released after the class census date(s). Students who drop a class or are dropped on or before their class census date and are no longer enrolled in at least three semester credit hours (or equivalent noncredit) are not eligible for a grant and will be responsible for any tuition and fee charges owed. The census date is the last day to drop a class. Class census dates can be found in the Summer 2022 Enrollment Guide.
Students enrolled in one of the CTC noncredit programs listed below are eligible to apply for the ARP grant when the CTC ARP application opens to all domestic students (non-Pell students).
- EKG Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Project Management
- Project Management Boot Camp
- Truck Driving (CDL)
- Ford Technician of Tomorrow (Ford Certifications)
- Police Academy—sponsored noncredit students (TCOLE Certification)
- SAP (TS410 certification)
- How much can I apply for?
Grant amounts are subject to the application submission process and subject to the availability of funds. The maximum amount is $500.00. - Do I have to apply for the ARP financial aid grant?
Yes, you must complete the ARP eForm that can be found in your Etrieve student account. Submission of a ARP application does not guarantee a grant will be awarded. - Do I have to apply for Pell at CTC to be eligible for the ARP grant?
No, you do not need to apply for Pell. However, applications for students who are awarded Pell at CTC in the semester for which the application opens will receive priority processing. If ARP funds are still available after the deadline for Pell students to apply, the CTC ARP application will be opened to non-Pell students. - Can anyone receive a ARP grant at CTC?
Individuals must be enrolled at CTC in at least three semester credit hours during the semester(s) the ARP application is open (or enrolled in a designated noncredit program at CTC) and indicate they have been financially impacted by the coronavirus. Submission of a ARP application does not guarantee a grant will be awarded. - How much can I apply for?
Grant amounts are subject to the application submission process and subject to the availability of funds. The maximum amount is $500.00 - What expenses are allowable under the ARP grant?
You must have been impacted in some way by the Coronavirus pandemic. Funds can be used for the cost of your attendance at CTC such as tuition and fees or for emergency costs such as food, housing, health care, or child care. - If awarded a ARP grant, how will I receive the funds?
- Monies may be applied to your outstanding balance only if you provide your written (or electronic) affirmative consent.
- Monies will be electronically deposited to your bank account if you have provided your banking information to CTC. Review your current bank information in Eagle Self Service under Financial Information.
- If an approved bank account is not on file, a check will be mailed to your current address. Review your current address in Self Service by accessing the User Options in the menu on the left.
- Does the ARP grant need to be repaid?
No, monies received through ARP do not need to be repaid. - Will a ARP grant reduce my financial aid?
No, the grant is not calculated into your federal and/or state financial aid eligibility. - I am military and using military tuition assistance. Can I still apply for a ARP grant?
Yes. The ARP grant has no impact on third party sponsorship billing. - I am attending CTC using Veterans education benefits. Can I still apply for a ARP grant?
Yes. The ARP grant has no impact on your Veterans education benefits. - I am already receiving Pell at CTC. Do I have to apply for the ARP grant?
Yes, all students are required to apply for the grant. - Will ARP grants be awarded to students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses?
Yes, unlike the CARES Act, grants may be awarded for CTC distance education courses. - I received a CARES Act and/or a CRRSAA grant in the 2020-21 academic year. Am I still eligible to apply for a ARP grant?
Yes, ARP are additional funds made available by the federal government and previous awards won't impact your eligibility.
