Date of Application
On June 21, 2020, Furman University signed and returned to the U.S. Department of Education the Certification, Agreement, and the assurance that Furman University intends to use no less than 50 percent of the total funds received under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Department of Education Authorization
On May 19, 2021, Furman University received authorization for $2,122,968 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
ARP Act Funds Distributed
As of September 30, 2022, $849,042.21 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants have been distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
Estimated Number of Eligible Students
2468 students at Furman University are estimated to be 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 the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
Number of Recipients to Date
As of September 30, 2022, 1916 students at Furman University have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.
Award Methodology
Furman University used the following methods 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. General eligibility for funding is limited by federal regulations to students who (1) are eligible to receive Title IV federal aid which is determined through completion of the FAFSA, and (2) were enrolled on or after March 7, 2020. Priority is given to students with the highest financial need.
- Payment Method 1: Furman University awarded an automatic payment/disbursement of $300 to all eligible students. Furman also used passive confirmation by instructing students to notify Enrollment Services if they do not or cannot meet the conditions listed in the email or if they wish to decline funds.
- Payment Method 2: Furman University students who meet eligibility requirements, but wish to request additional funds in excess of the automatic payment, may apply for HEERF assistance through the Student Emergency Fund application process if they have relevant, documented, and unreimbursed expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.
- Payment Method 3: If federal ARP Act funds remain, reimbursement will be made to Furman University for funds previously provided to students, on or after March 27, 2020 (the date the CARES Act was enacted) if they meet all federal funding criteria.
Communications
Furman University is providing the following information and instructions to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
Email to automatic payment recipients:
Dear Student:
Furman University has received funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) authorized by the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. You have been identified as meeting eligibility requirements for Federal CARES Act funding. Funds are intended to be used to help cover expenses for any component of your cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to COVID-19.
The University determined you meet eligibility requirements to receive a HEERF grant payment. Payment will be processed on or after Tuesday, July 1, 2022. To receive these funds, you are encouraged to sign up for/review Direct Deposit payment information in Workday by Monday, June 27th. To receive funding quickly, you are encouraged to sign up for/review Direct Deposit payment information in Workday by November 8, 2021. Recipients not enrolled in direct deposit will receive payment via a paper check mailed to their permanent address on file with the University.
Instructions on Payment Elections for Student Refunds
- Login to Workday
- Click on the Finance application
- Click More under My Account
- Click on Set Up Payment Elections
- Click Add in the Accounts section
- Complete the required fields indicated by a red asterisk*
- Select the Account Type, and enter the Bank Name, Routing Transit Number, and Account Number
- Click OK
- Scroll Down
- Click Add under Payment Elections Requiring Setup for Student Refunds
- Complete the required fields indicated by an asterisk*
- Country, Currency, Payment Type (Direct Deposit), Select Bank Account, Select Balance
- Click OK
If you have banking information in Workday, then you will pick up with step 9 to select that account for Refunds.
By accepting the HEERF grant payment, you are certifying the following:
- I have experienced at least $300 in expenses for my cost of attendance and I will use the funds for these expenses.
- I understand that funds awarded are not part of my Title IV Federal Student Aid package for this year and will not count as estimated financial assistance in calculating my aid eligibility for next year.
- I understand that distribution of funds to me will be reported to the U.S. Department of Education as required by the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA).
- I understand funds will be disbursed directly to me and not applied toward any outstanding balance without my permission.
- I understand that receipt of these funds does not necessarily indicate I have satisfied my financial obligations to Furman University for any prior, current, or future debts incurred.
If you do not or cannot meet these conditions or wish to decline these funds, notify Enrollment Services (enroll@furman.edu) by Monday, June 27, 2022, and we will exclude you from this HEERF grant payment process.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Enrollment Services
Furman University
864-834-2240
enroll@furman.edu
Web posting for the application process:
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