NOTICE!
This governement relief program is no longer available
CRRSAA Act Funding (MSI)
The Financial Aid Emergency Grant Application is now available for qualified students who are eligible to receive funding from the CRRSA Act Grant-Minority Serving Institution. Laredo College students who were enrolled in the SUMMER 2021 semester and were impacted by the COVID -19 pandemic, can submit this online application.
Laredo College has received the U.S. Department of Education Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERFII) funded by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, which was passed by Congress and signed into law in December 27, 2020.
The CRRSAA Act Minority Serving Institution money will be distributed to students that meet certain requirements. These funds are used to support students with the most financial need arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
CRRSAA (MSI) funds will be used to address Financial Hardship due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (Including Mental), childcare and/or any component of student’s cost of attendance.
Criteria for CRRSAA Act Funding (MSI)
To receive the Summer CRRSAA Act Funds (MSI), eligible students must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled for at least 1 eligible credit hour or more for Summer Session I/II 2021
- Demonstrate exceptional financial need
Financial Hardship Allowable Expenses
- Housing/Rent/Utilities/Mortgage (cell bill)
- Lack of Educational Support/Course Materials
- Technology (Internet Services, Online Books, Equipment, Software/Hardware, Hotspot Internet Devices, Laptop, etc)
- Health Care/Medical Expenses/Health insurance (co-pays)
- Childcare/Dependent Expenses
- Transportation (Gas/Uber, Vehicle Repairs, Insurance, etc.)
Laredo College Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
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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) (2) of the CARES Act (MSI) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
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Total amount of CRRSA Act (MSI) distributed to students:
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Total estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate under CRRSAA-(MSI)
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Total number of students who have received CRRSA Act (MSI) funds
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The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive CRRSAA-(MSI) and how much they would receive under Section 314(a)(2) of the HEERF II (CRRSAA). As required by CRRSAA, Laredo College prioritize students with exceptional need.
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Laredo College awarded:
- $1,700.00 to students who had an EFC of Zero (0).
- $1,400.00 to students who had an EFC of 1 - 5700.
- $1,110.00 to students enrolled with EFC greater than 5700 and no FAFSA application
Q&A
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Do I need to complete a FAFSA to receive Summer CRRSAA Act (MSI) funds?
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How much funding is available?
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Can undocumented students and international students receive funds under the Summer CRRSAA Act (MSI)?
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Are students enrolled in a non-degree or certificate program eligible for Summer CRRSAA Act (MSI) funds?
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I have an outstanding tuition/housing balance for the current semester; would these funds be applied to that balance?
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How long before I receive funds?
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How will I receive funds if my request is approved?
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Can these funds affect other aid that I have already received?
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Are Summer CRRSAA Act (MSI) Funds taxable and included on a 1098-T?
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How much funding is available?
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If I have an institutional debt (Emergency Loans, TPEG Loans, Return 2 Title IV, Installment Plan, etc), will I have to use the Summer CRRSAA Act (MSI) Emergency Funding to cover this debt(s)?