CARES Act
***The HEERF/CARES emergency student aid grant program has concluded. Students are encouraged to explore the many other financial aid and scholarship opportunities offered at Temple College.***
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
Updated December 9, 2022 and is Temple College’s final student aid report.
The CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-IHE/Student Aid provides funding to institutions to provide emergency financial aid grants to students whose lives have been disrupted, many of whom are facing financial challenges and struggling to make ends meet. Students cannot apply for assistance directly from the U.S. Department of Education but should contact their institutions for further information and guidance. Institutions have the responsibility of determining how grants will be distributed to students, how the amount of each student grant is calculated, and the development of any instructions or directions that are provided to students about the grant.
Institutional Acknowledgement:
Temple College signed and returned to the Department of Education a certification and agreement certifying that the college will use 50% of the funds under section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as well as HEERF II and HEERF III student aid allocations to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants directly to students as required by the CRRSA and ARP Acts.
Student Aid Reporting
Amount of Student Emergency Aid Grants Received:
The total award amount received by Temple College of emergency aid going directly to students is $8,520,255. The student awards granted in excess of that figure have been awarded using Temple College’s HEERF institutional funds.
Amount of Student Emergency Aid Grants Disbursed:
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| September 7, 2022 | 1,517 |
| September 9, 2022 | 9 |
| September 12, 2022 | 739 |
| September 13, 2022 | 4 |
| September 21, 2022 | 4 |
| November 3, 2022 | 90 |
| November 7, 2022 | 1 |
| November 10, 2022 | 4 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 2,299 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $3,159,435 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 11,032 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 6,644 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $10,821,978 |
Note: Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 students had the option to “opt-in” to apply their grant towards their bill for tuition and fees.
Below is a breakdown by emergency aid award type:
Student Fall 2022 Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount (Maximum) | Number of Students Awarded as of December 9, 2022 | Total Spring Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $800 Dual Credit $1,400 Traditional $1,500 Pell Eligible |
2,368 | $3,264,425 |
Note: There were 106 instances when CARES grants were returned in full or in part due to the student no longer qualifying for the aid. The total amount returned was $31,482.45.
The estimated total number of students at Temple College who are or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
3,500 Students per year
Number of Students Receiving Emergency Aid Grants:
As of December 9, 2022, 6,644 Temple College students have received a total of 11,032 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
The methods used by Temple College to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
A Temple College calling campaign was conducted in the spring 2020 semester immediately after student emergency aid funds were received by Temple College to identify the students who had been adversely impacted by COVID-19 and were experiencing the highest need. An initial 40 students were identified through the one-on-one calls followed by an additional 10 students in the summer semester. Emergency need-based aid was distributed immediately to the students identified through direct deposit if they had it set up through the college. Those who did not have direct deposit were sent a check.
The second distribution of funds were sent out to all students who were eligible for a summer 2020 award and were enrolled in at least 6 hours. Summer 2020 Emergency Aid was distributed to all eligible students through direct deposit if they had it set up through the college. Those who did not have direct deposit were sent a check.
The third distribution of funds were sent out to students enrolled in the fall 2020 term who completed an application and met the criteria specified for the award. Aid was distributed to all eligible students through direct deposit if they had it set up through the college. Those who did not have direct deposit were sent a check.
The fourth distribution of funds were sent out to students enrolled in the spring 2021 term who enrolled full-time or took all courses need to graduate with an associate’s credential in the spring term. Aid was distributed to all eligible students through direct deposit if they had it set up through the college. Those who did not have direct deposit were sent a check.
The fifth distribution of funds were sent out to all students who were eligible for a summer 2021 award and were enrolled in at least 6 hours. Summer 2021 Emergency Aid was distributed to all eligible students through direct deposit if they had it set up through the college. Those who did not have direct deposit were sent a check.
The seventh distribution of funds were sent out to students enrolled in the spring 2022 term who met the criteria specified for the award. Aid was distributed to all eligible students through direct deposit if they had it set up through the college. Those who did not have direct deposit were sent a check.
The eighth distribution of funds were sent out to students enrolled in the fall 2022 term who met the criteria specified for the award. Aid was distributed to all eligible students through direct deposit if they had it set up through the college. Those who did not have direct deposit were sent a check.
Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
HEERF Institutional Aid - Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting
CARES Act Reporting
As of July 25, 2020, 1,577 Temple College students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Student Need-Based Emergency Aid
| Award Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of July 20, 2020 | Total Awarded to Students |
| $1,000 | 50 | $50,000 |
Student Summer Emergency Aid
| Summer Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of July 20, 2020 | Total Summer Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $300 | 1527 | $458,100 |
Student Summer Emergency Aid
| Summer Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of December 2, 2020 | Total Summer Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $300 | 1472 | $441,600 |
| Date of Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| April 28, 2020 | 40 |
| May 5, 2020 | 60 |
| May 7, 2020 | 900 |
| May 12, 2020 | 99 |
| May 19, 2020 | 282 |
| May 26, 2020 | 100 |
| June 2, 2020 | 39 |
| June 9, 2020 | 12 |
| June 16, 2020 | 5 |
| June 17, 2020 | 10 |
| June 30, 2020 | 18 |
| July 20, 2020 | 12 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Summer | 1,577 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Summer | $508,100 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 1,577 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $508,100 |
As of September 16, 2020, 2,563 Temple College students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Student Need-Based Emergency Aid
| Award Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of September 16, 2020 | Total Awarded to Students |
| $1,000 | 50 | $50,000 |
Student Fall Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of September 16, 2020 | Total Fall Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $500 | 986 | $493,000 |
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| August 12, 2020 | 339 |
| August 19, 2020 | 275 |
| August 26, 2020 | 226 |
| September 2, 2020 | 100 |
| September 9, 2020 | 28 |
| September 16, 2020 | 18 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 986 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $493,000 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 2,563 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $1,001,100 |
As of December 2, 2020, 2,647 Temple College students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Student Need-Based Emergency Aid
| Award Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of December 2, 2020 | Total Awarded to Students |
| $1,000 | 50 | $50,000 |
Student Summer Emergency Aid
| Summer Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of December 2, 2020 | Total Summer Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $300 | 1472 | $441,600 |
Student Fall Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of December 2, 2020 | Total Fall Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $500 | 1125 | $562,500 |
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| August 12, 2020 | 339 |
| August 19, 2020 | 275 |
| August 27, 2020 | 227 |
| September 3, 2020 | 101 |
| September 10, 2020 | 29 |
| September 17, 2020 | 21 |
| September 24, 2020 | 11 |
| September 30, 2020 | 9 |
| October 8, 2020 | 2 |
| October 15, 2020 | 9 |
| October 22, 2020 | 5 |
| October 29, 2020 | 70 |
| November 5, 2020 | 26 |
| November 12, 2020 | 1 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 1,125 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $562,500 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 2,647 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $1,054,100 |
As of January 26, 2021, 2,647 Temple College students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Student Need-Based Emergency Aid
| Award Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of January 26, 2021 | Total Awarded to Students |
| $1,000 | 50 | $50,000 |
Student Summer Emergency Aid
| Summer Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of January 26, 2021 | Total Summer Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $300 | 1472 | $441,600 |
Student Fall Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of January 26, 2021 | Total Fall Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $500 | 1125 | $562,500 |
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| August 12, 2020 | 339 |
| August 19, 2020 | 275 |
| August 27, 2020 | 227 |
| September 3, 2020 | 101 |
| September 10, 2020 | 29 |
| September 17, 2020 | 21 |
| September 24, 2020 | 11 |
| September 30, 2020 | 9 |
| October 8, 2020 | 2 |
| October 15, 2020 | 9 |
| October 22, 2020 | 5 |
| October 29, 2020 | 70 |
| November 5, 2020 | 26 |
| November 12, 2020 | 1 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 1,125 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $562,500 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 2,647 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $1,054,100 |
As of June 8, 2021, 2,839 Temple College students have received a total of 4,517 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Spring 2021 Emergency Aid
| Summer Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of June 8, 2021 | Total Summer Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $300 | 1870 | $561,000 |
| Date of Spring Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| February 4, 2021 | 1147 |
| February 25, 2021 | 1 |
| March 4, 2021 | 1 |
| April 1, 2021 | 713 |
| April 15, 2021 | 8 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Spring | 1,870 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Spring | $561,000 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 4,517 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 2,839 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $1,615,100 |
As of August 31, 2021, 3,647 Temple College students have received a total of 5,129 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Summer 2021 Emergency Aid
| Summer Emergency Aid Amount | Number of Students Awarded as of June 8, 2021 | Total Fall Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $300 | 1139 | $341,700 |
| Date of Summer Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| June 23, 2021 | 1,090 |
| July 14, 2021 | 49 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Summer | 1,139 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Summer | $341,700 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 5,129 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 3,647 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $1,956,800 |
As of October 4, 2021, 4,692 Temple College students have received a total of 7,224 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Fall 2021 Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount (Maximum) | Number of Students Awarded as of October 4, 2021 | Total Fall Emergency Aid Awarded to Students | |
| $900 $1,400 $1,500 |
Dual Credit Traditional Pell Eligible |
2021 | $2,724,066 |
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| September 7, 2021 | 1,003 |
| September 8, 2021 | 951 |
| September 9, 2021 | 2 |
| September 10, 2021 | 15 |
| September 14, 2021 | 1 |
| September 15, 2021 | 49 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 2, 021 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $2,724,066 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 7,224 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 4,692 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $4,680,866 |
As of December 13, 2021, 4,955 Temple College students have received a total of 7,616 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Fall 2021 Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount (Maximum) | Number of Students Awarded as of December 13, 2021 | Total Fall Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $900 Dual Credit $450 Dual Credit - 2nd 8 weeks $1,400 Traditional $700 Traditional - 2nd 8 weeks $1,500 Pell Eligible $750 Pell Eligible - 2nd 8 weeks Varied Institutional or Foundation emergency aid loan forgiveness |
2,487 | $3,132,407 |
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| September 7, 2021 | 1,002 |
| September 8, 2021 | 950 |
| September 9, 2021 | 2 |
| September 10, 2021 | 15 |
| September 14, 2021 | 1 |
| September 15, 2021 | 49 |
| October 6, 2021 | 1 |
| October 12, 2021 | 1 |
| November 2, 2021 | 425 |
| November 3, 2021 | 1 |
| November 11, 2021 | 8 |
| November 15, 2021 | 30 |
| November 30, 2021 | 2 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 2,487 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $3,132,407 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 7,616 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 4,955 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $5,089,207 |
As of March 4, 2022, 5,307 Temple College students have received a total of 8,535 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Fall 2021 Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount (Maximum) | Number of Students Awarded as of December 13, 2021 | Total Fall Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $900 Dual Credit $450 Dual Credit - 2nd 8 weeks $1,400 Traditional $700 Traditional - 2nd 8 weeks $1,500 Pell Eligible $750 Pell Eligible - 2nd 8 weeks Varied Institutional or Foundation emergency aid loan forgiveness |
2,487 | $3,132,407 |
| Date of Spring Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| January 11, 2022 | 2 |
| February 8, 2022 | 1,705 |
| February 9, 2022 | 4 |
| February 10, 2022 | 16 |
| February 15, 2022 | 1 |
| February 21, 2022 | 72 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Spring | 1,800 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Spring | $2,395,680 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 8,535 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 5,307 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $7,484,887 |
As of June 3, 2022, 5,324 Temple College students have received a total of 8,582 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Spring 2022 Emergency Aid
| Spring Emergency Aid Amount (Maximum) | Number of Students Awarded as of June 3, 2022 | Total Spring Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $900 Dual Credit $450 Dual Credit - 2nd 8 weeks $1,400 Traditional $1,500 Pell Eligible Varied Institutional or Foundation emergency aid loan forgiveness |
1,892 | $2,499,829 |
| Date of Spring Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| January 11, 2022 | 2 |
| February 8, 2022 | 1,705 |
| February 9, 2022 | 4 |
| February 10, 2022 | 16 |
| February 15, 2022 | 1 |
| February 21, 2022 | 72 |
| March 29, 2022 | 1 |
| April 13, 2022 | 89 |
| April 20, 2022 | 2 |
| May 24, 2022 | 1 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Spring | 1,892 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Spring | $2,499,829 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 8,582 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 5,324 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $7,557,553 |
Note: Spring 2022 students had the option to “opt-in” to apply their grant towards their bill for tuition and fees. The disbursement posted as a credit to the account balance of 806 students that chose to opt-in.
As of October 19, 2022, 6,608 Temple College students have received a total of 8,582 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Fall 2022 Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount (Maximum) | Number of Students Awarded as of October 19, 2022 | Total Spring Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $800 Dual Credit $1,400 Traditional $1,500 Pell Eligible |
2,299 | $3,159,435 |
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| September 7, 2022 | 2 |
| September 9, 2022 | 1,705 |
| September 12, 2022 | 4 |
| September 13, 2022 | 16 |
| September 21, 2022 | 1 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 2,299 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $3,159,435 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 10,958 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 6,608 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $9,829,129 |
As of December 9, 2022, 6,644 Temple College students have received a total of 11,032 Emergency Financial Aid Grants funded through HEERF.
Student Fall 2022 Emergency Aid
| Fall Emergency Aid Amount (Maximum) | Number of Students Awarded as of December 9, 2022 | Total Spring Emergency Aid Awarded to Students |
| $800 Dual Credit $1,400 Traditional $1,500 Pell Eligible |
2,368 | $3,264,425 |
| Date of Fall Student Emergency Aid Disbursement | # of Students Awarded |
| September 7, 2022 | 1,517 |
| September 9, 2022 | 9 |
| September 12, 2022 | 739 |
| September 13, 2022 | 4 |
| September 21, 2022 | 4 |
| November 3, 2022 | 90 |
| November 7, 2022 | 1 |
| November 10, 2022 | 4 |
| Total # of Students Awarded - Fall | 2,299 |
| Total Amount Awarded - Fall | $3,159,435 |
| Total # of Awards Overall | 11,032 |
| Total # of Students Awarded Overall | 6,644 |
| Total Amount Awarded to Date | $10,821,978 |