ARP Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) Reporting
The U.S. Department of Education changed reporting requirements effective July 10, 2022. The changes are intended to align with the data reported in the annual report, on a quarterly basis, to streamline reporting, and create consistency. The HEERF Quarterly Report Posting 06.30.2022 can be found here.
The following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public. This information must also be updated no later than 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter (September 30, and December 31, March 31, June 30) thereafter, unless the Secretary specifies an alternative method of reporting:
1.) An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
Lake Area Technical College received revised notification of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for CRRSAA on January 19, 2021, and ARP on April 20, 2021.
2.) The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
Lake Area Technical College received $884,081 in CRRSAA funds and $2,588,630 in ARP funds.
3.) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the initial report and every calendar quarter thereafter).
As of September 30, 2021, Lake Area Technical College disbursed $134,074 to eligible students.
As of December 31, 2021, Lake Area Technical College disbursed $2,528,685 to eligible students.
As of March 31, 2022, Lake Area Technical College disbursed $2,548,210 to eligible students.
4.) The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs
Lake Area Technical College has determined there are approximately 1,598 students eligible to receive CRRSAA Emergency Financial Aid grants.
Lake Area Technical College has determined there are 2,308 students eligible for the ARP Emergency Financial Aid grants for fall semester.
5.) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
As of September 30, 2021, Lake Area Technical College disbursed ARP Emergency Financial Aid grants to 539 eligible students.
As of December 31, 2021, Lake Area Technical College disbursed ARP Emergency Financial Aid grants to 2,302 eligible students.
As of March 31, 2022, Lake Area Technical College disbursed ARP Emergency Financial Aid grants to 2,306 eligible students.
6.) The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
The funds will be spent utilizing a formula similar to the CRRSAA funds and will not require a special application to be completed by the student.
For students, including Dual Credit, enrolled during the Summer 2020-2021 semester
| CATEGORIES OF STUDENTS ENROLLED SUMMER | Award Amount |
| Students Enrolled at Least Half-Time (4 or more credits) | |
| Pell Grant Eligible | $300 |
| Non-Pell Grant Eligible (This included those students who did not complete a 20-21 FAFSA.) | $250 |
| Students Enrolled Less-Than-Half-Time (4 or more credits) | |
| Pell Grant Eligible | $200 |
| Non-Pell Grant Eligible (This included those students who did not complete a 20-21 FAFSA.) | $150 |
| Dual Credit Students (High School students taking college credits) | |
| Enrolled in 3 credits | $36 |
| Enrolled in 4 credits | $48 |
|
Enrolled in 6 credits |
$72 |
For Students Enrolled During the Fall 2021-2022 Semester
| CATEGORIES OF STUDENTS ENROLLED FALL 2021 |
Award Amount |
|
Students Enrolled at Least Half-Time (6 or more credits) |
|
| Pell Grant Eligible | $1,750 |
| Non-Pell Grant Eligible (This included those students who did not complete a 20-21 FAFSA.) | $1,150 |
| Students Enrolled Less-Than-Half-Time (less than 6 credits) | |
| Pell Grant Eligible | $750 |
| Non-Pell Grant Eligible (This included those students who did not complete a 20-21 FAFSA.) | $500 |
Dual Credit Students
| CATEGORIES OF STUDENTS ENROLLED FALL 2021 | Award Amount |
| Dual Credit Students (High School students taking college credits) | |
| Enrolled in 1 credit | $12 |
| Enrolled in 3 credit | $36 |
| Enrolled in 4 credit | $48 |
| Enrolled in 4.5 credit | $54 |
| Enrolled in 6 credit | $72 |
| Enrolled in 9 credit | $109 |
| Enrolled in 10 credit | $121 |
| Enrolled in 12 credit | $145 |
| Enrolled in 15.5 credit | $187 |
| Enrolled in 22 credit | $266 |
Lake Area Technical College also has a special application process for students with special circumstances to apply for additional ARP/HEERF III Emergency grants (maximum grant of $750).
7.) Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
Checks for eligible summer semester students were mailed and included a letter from President Mike Cartney.
Checks for eligible fall semester students were mailed and included a letter from President Mike Cartney. (Letter to Regular Students and Letter to Dual Credit Students)
LATC emails information to students who have been quarantined or otherwise impacted by COVID to inform them about additional funds that are available. Information is also posted in the LATC Food Pantry.
When a check has been generated for an eligible student via the special application process, the student is contacted that the check is available for pick up from the financial aid office.
CRRSAA Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) Reporting
The following information must appear in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public. This information must also be updated no later than 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter (September 30, and December 31, March 31, June 30) thereafter, unless the Secretary specifies an alternative method of reporting:
1.) An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
Lake Area Technical College received revised notification of funding from the U.S. Department of Education for CRRSAA on January 19, 2021, and ARP on April 20, 2021.
2.) The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
Lake Area Technical College received $884,081 in CRRSAA funds and $2,588,630 in ARP.
3.) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the initial report and every calendar quarter thereafter).
As of February 23, 2021 Lake Area Technical College disbursed $885,925 to eligible students.
4.) The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
Lake Area Technical College has determined there are approximately 1,598 students eligible to receive CRRSAA Emergency Financial Aid grants.
5.) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
As of February 23, 2001 Lake Area Technical College disbursed CRRSAA Emergency Financial Aid grants to 1,598 eligible students.
6.) The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
| Prioritize high need students – Enrolled at least half-time | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Pell Grant Eligible | $700 |
| Non-Pell Grant Eligible (Includes those who don’t have a FAFSA) | $475 |
| Prioritize high need students – Enrolled less-than-half-time | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Pell Grant Eligible | $250 |
| Non-Pell Grant Eligible (Includes those who don’t have a FAFSA) | $150 |
7.) Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
When a check has been generated for an eligible student and is prepared for mailing, a letter from LATC President Mike Cartney is included. You can view a copy of the letter below.
CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting
Each HEERF participating institution must post the following information listed below in a format and location that is easily accessible to the public 30 days after the date when the institution received its allocation under 18004(a)(1) and updated every 45 days thereafter until the final quarterly report is posted.
As of December 31, 2020, this final quarterly posting is the final report that covers all remaining HEERF fund expenditures for Section 18004(a)(1) Student Portion funds.
1.) An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Lake Area Technical College signed and returned to the U.S. Department of Education the Certification and Agreement on April 13, 2020. Notification that grant funds were available for draw down was received on April 24, 2020. You can view the Certification and Agreement here.
Lake Area Technical College intends to use no less than 50% of the funds received to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.
2.) The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
On April 24, 2020 Lake Area Technical College received $884,080.50.
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3.) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
As of May 14, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed $251,077 to eligible students.
As of July 1, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed $609,107 to eligible students.
As of August 14, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed $624,672 to eligible students.
As of September 30, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed $631,716 to eligible students.
As of December 31, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed $884,080.50 to eligible students.
4.) The estimated 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 to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
Lake Area Technical College has determined there are approximately 1,485 students eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid grants.
5.) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
As of May 14, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed Emergency Financial Aid grants to 572 eligible students.
As of July 1, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed Emergency Financial Aid grants to 987 eligible students.
As of August 14, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed Emergency Financial Aid grants to 1,002 eligible students.
As of September 30, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed Emergency Financial Aid grants to 1,009 eligible students.
As of December 31, 2020 Lake Area Technical College disbursed Emergency Financial Aid grants to 1,140 eligible students.
6.) The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
The funding model focused on two main criteria:
- If a student is eligible for a Federal Pell Grant for 2019-2020 based on FAFSA information; and
- The number of credits the student was enrolled in as of March 13, 2020 (excluding any credits for which a student may have been refunded due to the program not being able to offer that class to finish the semester).
For spring awards, a Pell Grant eligible student is eligible for a $100 base award in addition to the “per credit amount”. All students, including those who are Pell Grant eligible, will receive $25/credit.
Example A
- Student is enrolled in 18 credits for spring semester and is notPell Grant eligible.
- 18 credits x $25/credit = $450 award
Example B
- Student is enrolled in 18 credits and is Pell Grant eligible.
- Would receive $100 base award + 18 credits $25/credit = $550 award
A separate methodology will be used to determine awards for students enrolled in the summer semester.
For the remaining funds, we identified all students who were enrolled in Spring 2020 and had to move to an on-line environment to finish the semester, are enrolled at least half-time for the fall 2020 semester, have either a 2019-2020 FAFSA or 2020-2021 FAFSA on file, are maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), and met the basic eligibility requirements. We divided the remaining funds by the number of eligible students. This totaled $374. One student received the remaining $273. Read the accompanying letter from LATC President Mike Cartney. You can view a copy of the letter here.
7.) Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
An e-mail was sent to all students whom we had determined to be eligible for the grant based on the guidance received from the Department of Education. If a student had completed a 2019-2020 FAFSA and met the student eligibility requirements under Section 484 of Title IV of the Higher Education Act. You can view this e-mail here.
A separate e-mail was sent to all students whom we had determined met the basic eligibility requirements, but had not completed a 2019-2020 FAFSA. These students were informed of the grant and instructed to complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA if they wanted to be further considered. You can view this e-mail here.
When a check has been generated for an eligible student and is prepared for mailing, a letter from LATC President Mike Cartney is included. You can view a copy of the letter here.
