Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Program
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Campbellsville University received federal funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) as part of the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and the American Rescue Plan (ARP). These funds were designated to provide direct support to students facing financial hardships and to help institutions manage pandemic-related challenges. This page outlines how Campbellsville University has distributed these funds, including eligibility criteria, grant amounts, and federal reporting requirements. Our goal is to ensure transparency and to show how these resources have supported our students and strengthened our university during a time of unprecedented disruption.
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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reporting
Campbellsville University has received funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to support students and institutional operations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were made available through federal legislation, including the CARES Act, CRRSAA, and the American Rescue Plan (ARP).
Below is an overview of how funds were allocated and distributed.
CARES Act (HEERF I)
Total Funds Awarded: $3,363,843
- Student Portion: $1,600,734
- Institutional Portion: $1,600,734
- Strengthening Institutions Portion: $162,375
Degree-seeking students enrolled on March 16, 2020, who met the following criteria received a $500 block grant:
- Title IV eligible under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act
- Filed a 2019–2020 FAFSA with no flags
- Not enrolled in a fully online program
Students were notified via university email, with instructions for direct deposit or check delivery. Additional aid could be requested through the Student Emergency Aid Request Form for expenses related to food, housing, technology, healthcare, childcare, etc.
Funds Distributed to Students (as of 6/5/2020): $1,600,734
Number of Students Awarded: 1,956
Institutional & Strengthening Institutions Portions
- Institutional Portion Used: $1,600,734 (as of 12/22/2020 – final report)
- Strengthening Institutions Portion Used: $162,375 (as of 12/22/2020 – final report)
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reports:
CRRSAA Act (HEERF II)
Total Funds Awarded: $7,576,633
- Student Portion: $1,600,734
- Institutional Portion: $5,656,203
- Strengthening Institutions Portion: $319,696
Students were awarded grants based on financial need, using FAFSA data:
- $1,000 to Pell-eligible students
- $500 to non-Pell students
- Fully online and Title IV-eligible students were included
- Eligibility: Enrolled on January 19, 2021, and not withdrawn by February 8, 2021; FAFSA filed by January 19, 2021
Total Distributed to Students: $1,600,734
Students Awarded: 3,169
Institutional Funds Usage:
- Student Emergency Grants: $665,766
- Lost Revenue Recovery: $4,990,437
Strengthening Institutions Usage:
- Lost Revenue Recovery: $319,696
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reports:
American Rescue Plan (HEERF III)
Total Funds Awarded: $12,978,095
- Student Portion: $6,328,398
- Institutional Portion: $6,074,552
- Strengthening Institutions Portion: $575,145
Eligible undergraduate and certificate program students were awarded during the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 terms. FAFSA data was used to determine Pell status and need. Fully online and non-U.S. undergraduate students were included.
Eligibility Dates:
- Spring: Enrolled by May 8, 2021
- Summer: Enrolled by July 15, 2021
- Fall: Enrolled by October 25, 2021
| Spring 2021 | Summer 2021 | Fall 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell | $1250 | $750 | $1425 |
| Non-pell | $750 | $250 | $750 |
- Spring 2021: $2,580,500 to 2,503 students
- Summer 2021: $543,500 to 980 students
- Fall 2021: $3,205,575 to 2,889 students
- Total Distributed: $6,329,575 (as of Nov. 1, 2021 – all student funds fully awarded)
The institutional portion may be used for:
- Coronavirus-related expenses (lost revenue, technology, training, etc.)
- Additional student financial aid
- Evidence-based COVID-19 prevention practices
- Outreach for financial aid adjustments
Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reports: