NW-SCC CARES

NW-SCC to disburse CARE Act funds to eligible spring semester students

May 15, 2020 NW-SCC Cares

Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) cares about our students and we recognize how difficult it has been during the COVID-19 pandemic. The College is excited to announce it will be disbursing funds to eligible students through the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Eligible students are based on guidelines issued by the DOE. The funds provide economic relief for students enrolled in one or more on-campus, traditional classroom, courses when COVID-19 measures were instituted and instruction was moved to online or alternative delivery methods.

Students receiving checks must be “eligible” as defined by DOE guidelines and may use the funds “for expenses under a student’s cost of attendance, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care and childcare.” Students can update their mailing and other information at https://www.nwscc.edu/current-students/nw-scc-change-of-information-form.

If you have additional questions about CARE Act funds after reading the below Frequently Asked Questions About the CARES Act , please email cingle@nwscc.edu or call 256-331-5291.

Frequently Asked Questions About the CARES Act

How much in CARES Act funds were distributed to NW-SCC for emergency student aid?

$1,034,735

How many NW-SCC students have been deemed eligible to receive CARES Act funds?

1,455 students (approximately 46% of students enrolled in the 2020 spring semester)

Who is eligible for CARES Act funds?

Students who meet ALL of the following criteria:

Students working towards a degree or certificate at NW-SCC
Students enrolled in at least one on-campus, traditional (in-person), course on the NW-SCC Shoals or Phil Campbell campus as of March 16, 2020
Students who have a completed 2019-2020 FAFSA on file and have satisfied all requirements with the Financial Aid Office
Students who have a satisfactory academic progress (SAP) status
Students enrolled at NW-SCC during the Spring Semester

Who is NOT eligible for CARES Act funds?

Students enrolled exclusively in online courses
Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents (green card holders)
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students
Dual-enrolled high school students
Students who do not have a valid high school diploma or equivalent
Incarcerated students
Students who withdrew from classes as of close of business on March 16

Did NW-SCC determine the eligibility requirements?

No. The guidelines for eligibility were issued by the U.S. Department of Education.

How will students be notified about their eligibility?

Students who can expect a CARES Act check will be notified via email by May 19, 2020. The eligibility email will be sent to the primary email address the student has listed in their OneACCS/MY NW-SCC account. Students can update their information at https://www.nwscc.edu/current-students/nw-scc-change-of-information-form.

How will NW-SCC spend/disburse CARES Act funds?

Technology Grants – A total of 1,455 students have been deemed eligible to receive emergency financial assistance in the amount of $711.16 per student.

How will eligible students receive CARES Act funds?

A check will be mailed to the student to the address on record by May 27, 2020. Those eligible should log into MY NW-SCC and verify their home address to ensure the check will arrive in a timely manner. Students can update their information at https://www.nwscc.edu/current-students/nw-scc-change-of-information-form.

Are there guidelines/requirements on how students can spend CARES Act funds?

No.

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