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CARES HEERF 6/12/20

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

In accordance with the reporting guidelines established by the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, with respect to Section 18004 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, William Edge Institute submits the following information:

1. William Edge Institute acknowledges it has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and assures it has used no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.
2. William Edge Institute received $22,022.00 on May 18, 2020 for OPEID # 00849800
3. William Edge Institute has made available and is distributing a total amount of $22,022.00 to students in 2 disbursements. The first on June 2, 2020 and the second on July 1, 2020
4. There are 27 students eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act is 27.
6. The methodology used by our institution to determine which students received the Emergency Financial Aid Grants was for any student meeting the criteria set forth by the department of education and was currently enrolled prior to starting Temporary Distance Learning (April 1, 2020) and not a graduate or drop on the date checks were issued. The funds were then distributed based on curriculum. For the first disbursement on June 2, 2020 Cosmetology students received 429.42 and Manicure student received $286.28.
7. William Edge Institute students should contact the Director for determinations on the student’s eligibility to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and detailed guidance on how to claim their grant funds.

Update July 27, 2020

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

In accordance with the reporting guidelines established by the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, with respect to Section 18004 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, William Edge Institute submits the following information:

1. William Edge Institute acknowledges it has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and assures it has used, or intends to use, no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.
2. William Edge Institute received $44,088.00 for OPEID # 00849800
3. William Edge Institute has made available and distributed a total amount of $22,044.00 to students in 2 disbursements. The first on June 2, 2020 and the second on July 1, 2020. Additional disbursements will follow.
4. There were 27 students eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act is 27.
6. The methodology used by our institution to determine which students received the Emergency Financial Aid Grants was for any student meeting the criteria set forth by the department of education and currently enrolled prior to starting Temporary Distance Learning (April 1, 2020) and not a graduate or drop on the date checks were issued. The funds were then distributed based on curriculum. For the first disbursement on June 2, 2020 Cosmetology students received 429.42 and Manicure student received $286.28. For the second disbursement on July 1, 2020 Cosmetology students received $635.89 and Manicure students received $423.93.
7. William Edge Institute met with its students to give guidance and direction on how to take part in the Cares Act Grant and Higher Education emergency Relief Fund. Instruction, direction or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency financial aid grants are outlined below. Should students have additional questions they should contact the Director.
   • William Edge Institute has determined that all currently enrolled students have experienced disruption and additional costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal law restricts the distribution of these funds to students who are eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid Programs, therefore all students who didn’t currently have a FASFA in their file were given the opportunity to complete one for their record. It also requires that students not be on a leave of absence as of March 13, 2020—the date that the President declared a national emergency. To qualify to receive a grant, students must:
     1. be currently enrolled in a Title IV eligible educational program at William Edge Institute
     2. be participating in or have a current FASFA on file showing eligibility;
     3. not have been on a leave of absence from their program as of the date that the President issued the federal disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020;
     4. not have graduated or dropped from the program at the time of distribution of funds and
     5. sign a verification under penalty of perjury that she/he meets these eligibility criteria and will use the funds for their intended purpose.
   • According to the U.S. Department of Education, CARES Act Grants are to be used for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care or childcare. Students must sign an acknowledgement that they will use the funds for their intended purpose.
   • Funds will be distributed by check and students will be required to sign a CARES Act Emergency Fund Award document acknowledging receipt of funds and that you understand that the funds are to be used for their intended purpose. You must also certify that you are either participating in Federal Student Aid programs or you must certify under penalty of perjury that you are eligible to do so. Please note that a false certification of eligibility is a federal crime.
   • This one-time grant is funded by the CARES Act and does not have to be repaid. These funds are to be used to help with increased expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care or childcare.

Update September 01, 2020

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students
In accordance with the reporting guidelines established by the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, with respect to Section 18004 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, William Edge Institute submits the following information (updated 9/5/20):

1. William Edge Institute acknowledges it has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and assures it has used, or intends to use, no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.
2. William Edge Institute received $44,088.00 for OPEID # 00849800
3. William Edge Institute has made available and distributed a total amount of $33,066.10 to students in 3 disbursements. The first on June 2, 2020, the second on July 1, 2020 and the third on September 1, 2020.
4. There were 27 students eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act is 27.
6. The methodology used by our institution to determine which students received the Emergency Financial Aid Grants was for any student meeting the criteria set forth by the department of education and currently enrolled prior to starting Temporary Distance Learning (April 1, 2020) and not a graduate or drop on the date checks were issued. The funds were then distributed based on curriculum. For the first disbursement on June 2, 2020 Cosmetology students received 429.42 and Manicure student received $286.28. For the second disbursement on July 1, 2020 Cosmetology students received $635.89 and Manicure students received $423.93. For the third distribution on Spetember1, 2020 Cosmetology students received $1002.02.
7. William Edge Institute met with its students to give guidance and direction on how to take part in the Cares Act Grant and Higher Education emergency Relief Fund. Instruction, direction or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency financial aid grants are outlined below. Should students have additional questions they should contact the Director.
   1. William Edge Institute has determined that all currently enrolled students have experienced disruption and additional costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal law restricts the distribution of these funds to students who are eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid Programs, therefore all students who didn’t currently have a FASFA in their file were given the opportunity to complete one for their record. It also requires that students not be on a leave of absence as of March 13, 2020—the date that the President declared a national emergency. To qualify to receive a grant, students must:
      1. be currently enrolled in a Title IV eligible educational program at William Edge Institute
      2. be participating in or have a current FASFA on file showing eligibility;
      3. not have been on a leave of absence from their program as of the date that the President issued the federal disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020;
      4. not have graduated or dropped from the program at the time of distribution of funds and
      5. sign a verification under penalty of perjury that she/he meets these eligibility criteria and will use the funds for their intended purpose.
   2. According to the U.S. Department of Education, CARES Act Grants are to be used for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care or childcare. Students must sign an acknowledgement that they will use the funds for their intended purpose.
   3. Funds will be distributed by check and students will be required to sign a CARES Act Emergency Fund Award document acknowledging receipt of funds and that you understand that the funds are to be used for their intended purpose. You must also certify that you are either participating in Federal Student Aid programs or you must certify under penalty of perjury that you are eligible to do so. Please note that a false certification of eligibility is a federal crime.
   4. This one-time grant is funded by the CARES Act and does not have to be repaid. These funds are to be used to help with increased expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care or childcare.

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

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In accordance with the reporting guidelines established by the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, with respect to Section 18004 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, William Edge Institute submits the following information (updated 9/5/20):

1. William Edge Institute acknowledges it has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and assures it has used, or intends to use, no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.
2. William Edge Institute received $44,088.00 for OPEID # 00849800
3. William Edge Institute has made available and distributed a total amount of $33,066.10 to students in 3 disbursements.  The first on June 2, 2020, the second on July 1, 2020 and the third on September 1, 2020.
4. There were 27 students eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004 (a)(1) of the CARES Act is 27.
6. The methodology used by our institution to determine which students received the Emergency Financial Aid Grants was for any student meeting the criteria set forth by the department of education and currently enrolled prior to starting Temporary Distance Learning (April 1, 2020) and not a graduate or drop on the date checks were issued.  The funds were then distributed based on curriculum.  For the first disbursement on June 2, 2020 Cosmetology students received 429.42 and Manicure student received $286.28. For the second disbursement on July 1, 2020 Cosmetology students received $635.89 and Manicure students received $423.93.  For the third distribution on Spetember1, 2020 Cosmetology students received $1002.02.
7. William Edge Institute met with its students to give guidance and direction on how to take part in the Cares Act Grant and Higher Education emergency Relief Fund. Instruction, direction or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency financial aid grants are outlined below.  Should students have additional questions they should contact the Director.
   1. 1. William Edge Institute has determined that all currently enrolled students have experienced disruption and additional costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal law restricts the distribution of these funds to students who are eligible to participate in Federal Student Aid Programs, therefore all students who didn’t currently have a FASFA in their file were given the opportunity to complete one for their record. It also requires that students not be on a leave of absence as of March 13, 2020—the date that the President declared a national emergency. To qualify to receive a grant, students must:
         1. be currently enrolled in a Title IV eligible educational program at William Edge Institute.
         2. be participating in or have a current FASFA on file showing eligibility;
         3.  not have been on a leave of absence from their program as of the date that the President issued the federal disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020;
         4. not have graduated or dropped from the program at the time of distribution of funds and
         5. sign a verification under penalty of perjury that she/he meets these eligibility criteria and will use the funds for their intended purpose.
      2. According to the U.S. Department of Education, CARES Act Grants are to be used for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care or childcare. Students must sign an acknowledgement that they will use the funds for their intended purpose.
      3. Funds will be distributed by check and students will be required to sign a CARES Act Emergency Fund Award document acknowledging receipt of funds and that you understand that the funds are to be used for their intended purpose. You must also certify that you are either participating in Federal Student Aid programs or you must certify under penalty of perjury that you are eligible to do so. Please note that a false certification of eligibility is a federal crime.
      4. This one-time grant is funded by the CARES Act and does not have to be repaid. These funds are to be used to help with increased expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19, such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care or childcare.

Update June 1st, 2021

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II Reporting for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

In accordance with the reporting guidelines established by the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, with respect to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), William Edge Institute submits the following information (updated 6/1/21):

1. William Edge Institute acknowledges it has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and assures it has used, or intends to use, 100% of the funds received under Section 314(d)(7) of the CRRSAA to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.
2. William Edge Institute received $38,349.00 for OPEID # 00849800
3. William Edge Institute has made available and distributed a total amount of $38,349.00 to students in a single disbursement. This disbursement was made on March 9, 2021.
4. There were 21 students eligible to participate and receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA).
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 314 (d)(7) of the CRRSAA Act is 21.
6. The methodology used by our institution to determine which students received the Emergency Financial Aid Grants was for any student meeting the criteria set forth by the department of education and currently enrolled as of (March 1, 2021) and not a graduate or drop as of the date checks were issued. The funds were then distributed based on the following criteria.
   1. Category I, included all cash pay only students and any student enrolled with VA benefits. These student received $958.72
   2. Category II, included any student receiving PELL Grants with an EFC higher than zero (0). These students received $1917.51
   3. Category III, included any student receiving PELL Grants with a zero (0) EFC. These students received $2876.16
7. William Edge Institute met with its students to give guidance and direction on how to take part in the CRRSAA Act Grant and Higher Education emergency Relief Fund. Instruction, direction or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency financial aid grants are outlined below. Should students have additional questions they should contact the Director.
   1. William Edge Institute has determined that all currently enrolled students have experienced disruption and additional costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal law states that funds can be awarded to ALL students. This includes students who are not Title IV eligible and students enrolled in distance education programs.
   2. Students were informed that funds can be used for any component of COA or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare. There is no longer a requirement that the cost be associated with a disruption of campus operations.
   3. If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic) affirmative consent, an institution is permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however, students must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the financial aid grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s account.
      To ensure we met this requirement all students received a check for the amount awarded based on their category. Student were told, these fund could be used for tuition however regardless of their balance is was not a requirement to receive the grant. Any students wishing to use the funds as tuition could simply endorse the check and return it to the school administrator to be applied toward their balance.
   4. Schools must prioritize disbursing of these funds to students with exceptional need such as PELL eligible students. Students are not, however, required to be PELL eligible. William Edge Institute used the following categories to determine need:
      • Category I, included all cash pay only students and any student enrolled with VA benefits.
      • Category II, included any student receiving PELL Grants with an EFC higher than zero (0).
      • Category III, included any student receiving PELL Grants with a zero (0) EFC.

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Update December 31, 2021

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III Reporting for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

In accordance with the reporting guidelines established by the Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, with respect to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) William Edge Institute submits the following information (updated 10/22/21):

1. William Edge Institute acknowledges it has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and assures it has used, or intends to use, 100% of the funds received to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.
2. William Edge Institute received $,22,803.00 for OPEID # 00849800
3. William Edge Institute has made available and distributed a total amount of $22,803.00 to students in a single disbursement.  This disbursement was made on October 22, 2021.
4. There were 29 students eligible to participate and receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP HEERF III).
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the American Rescue Plan Act, HEERF III is 29.
6. The methodology used by our institution to determine which students received the Emergency Financial Aid Grants was for any student meeting the criteria set forth by the department of education and currently enrolled as of (October 18, 2021) and not a graduate or drop as of the date checks were issued.  The funds were then distributed based on the following criteria.
   1. Category I, included all cash pay only students and any student enrolled with VA benefits. These student received $407.19
   2. Category II, included any student receiving PELL Grants with an EFC higher than zero (0). These students received $814.50
   3. Category III, included any student receiving PELL Grants with a zero (0) EFC. These students received $1221.57
7. William Edge Institute met with its students to give guidance and direction on how to take part in the American Rescue Act Grant and Higher Education emergency Relief Fund. Instruction, direction or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the emergency financial aid grants are outlined below.  Should students have additional questions they should contact the Director.
   1. William Edge Institute has determined that all currently enrolled students have experienced disruption and additional costs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal law states that funds can be awarded to ALL students. This includes students who are not Title IV eligible and students enrolled in distance education programs.
   2. Students were informed that funds can be used for any component of COA or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare. There is no longer a requirement that the cost be associated with a disruption of campus operations.
   3. If an institution obtains a student’s written (or electronic) affirmative consent, an institution is permitted to apply these grants directly to the student’s institutional account; however, students must be informed that they retain the option to receive a direct disbursement of the financial aid grant and that an institution may not require that the grant be applied to the student’s account.

To ensure we met this requirement all students received a check for the amount awarded based on their category.  Student were told, these fund could be used for tuition however regardless of their balance is was not a requirement to receive the grant.  Any students wishing to use the funds as tuition could simply endorse the check and return it to the school administrator to be applied toward their balance.

4. Schools must prioritize disbursing of these funds to students with exceptional need such as PELL eligible students. Students are not, however, required to be PELL eligible.                         William Edge Institute used the following categories to determine need:
   • Category I, included all cash pay only students and any student enrolled with VA benefits.
   • Category II, included any student receiving PELL Grants with an EFC higher than zero (0).
   • Category III, included any student receiving PELL Grants with a zero (0) EFC.