CARES Act Funds
Updated: February 28, 2022
American Rescue Package
We are currently no longer accepting applications for the American Rescue Package for the Spring 2022 semester. Students will be notified if or when applications reopen.
CRRSAA FAQs (HEERF II)
What can I do to become eligible for CRRSAA money?
Do I have to repay the money the college sends me as part of the Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA)?
Where can I find the application to apply for this money?
Can I use these funds for rent/mortgage payments?
Can I use the award to pay for tuition?
What if I cannot submit the FAFSA?
Do I have to report back to Triton College how I use the money?
I filed my FAFSA but did not receive an email with a link to the application? Why not?
How soon will I get the money?
How do I ask a question?
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), directs institutions of higher education to provide emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
Triton College signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the HEERF I, II and II programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
Triton College will receive or has received $13,463,538 from the Department of Education pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the HEERF I, II and III programs.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students during this reporting quarter ending March 31, 2022 is $4,612,500.
The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants this quarter ending March 31, 2022 includes 3,540.
3,540 students were eligible as determined by the College, however, not all students applied during this quarter. Eligibility is as follows:
- Students who were enrolled in Spring 2022 in at least one credit hour (excluding dual credit)
- Students could be enrolled in a credit class, a non-credit class, or an Adult Education class
- Students must be pursuing a certificate or degree
- Students need to be in compliance with the State of Illinois Vax or Test mandate
- Students could only be awarded once in the spring semester
The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant includes 3,075 total students.
The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive is as follows:
Triton College notified eligible students that an application was available in their student portal under the criteria outlined above. Students were asked to provide information regarding their need/crisis level around key categories: Housing, Food, Utilities, Childcare, Transportation, Health, Mental Health, and Technology assistance due to the transition to online learning. Applicants were awarded $1,500.
Please see FAQs on this page for instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
Please reach out to caresact@triton.edu if you have any questions. This email address is staffed by those who work in the office of the Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III Frequently Asked Questions
Reports
- HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report: April 21, 2022
- HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report: January 10, 2022
- HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report: October 10, 2021
- HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report: July 10, 2021* (updated April 21, 2022)
- HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report: April 10, 2021* (updated April 1, 2022)
- HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report: January 10, 2021
- HEERF Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report: October 30, 2020