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This information is intended to provide needed communication for students and families while meeting federal reporting requirements for the receipt and use of these funds.
This web page addresses frequently asked questions related to financial assistance and billing.
Review the budget and expenditure reports required per HEERF CARES Act Section 18004(a)(1) Institutional funds portion by clicking the links below.
This information is intended to provide needed communication for students and families while meeting federal reporting requirements for the receipt and use of these funds.
As part of the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, HEERF provides funding for emergency grants to students whose lives have been disrupted and are facing financial challenges to meet their most basic needs. Additional HEERF funds were authorized through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) and the American Rescue Plan (ARP); these additional funds are referred to as HEERF II and HEERF III funds, respectively.
Northwest signed and returned the required HEERF certification and agreement on April 28, 2020. The University used the required $2,396,395 of HEERF I funds, $2,396,395 of HEERF II funds and $6,861,615 of HEERF III funds to provide emergency financial aid grants to students. In addition, the University used $25,860 of institutional HEERF II funds and $19,142.58 of institutional HEERF III funds to provide additional emergency grant payments to students.
This information is intended to provide needed communication for students and families while meeting federal reporting requirements for the receipt and use of these funds.
Northwest identified all HEERF-eligible students in May 2020 and offered payments to all 3,855 eligible students on May 8, 2020. The University provided each student with the opportunity to self-certify eligibility, and students were instructed to opt out if they did not or would not meet the conditions of the payment. After accounting for opt outs, the University provided $2,354,700 to 3,850 students through this initial effort. Additional emergency grant payments are being provided on an as-needed, case-by-case basis to qualifying students who request assistance from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance.
As of Dec. 31, 2020, additional emergency grant funding of $22,300 had been provided to 81 students. In some cases, a student could have been eligible for an initial emergency grant payment in May 2020 and also receive an additional emergency grant payment prior to Dec. 31, 2020.
In January 2021, a remaining HEERF I amount of $17,095 was combined with available HEERF II funds, based on Federal guidance received and awarded to students. Additional emergency grant funding of $2,300 was provided to eight students. In some cases, a student could have been eligible for an initial emergency grant payment in May 2020 and also receive an additional emergency grant payment in early January 2021.
In March 2021, Northwest identified all HEERF II-eligible students and offered payments to all 4,515 eligible students. Payments totaling $2,439,650 were processed for 4,513 students.
In August 2021, Northwest identified all HEERF III-eligible students who were Pell grant eligible and enrolled in the summer 2021 term, and offered payments to 504 students. Payments totaling $126,000 were processed for 504 students.
In October 2021, Northwest identified all HEERF III-eligible students who were enrolled during the fall 2021 term and offered payments to all 7,307 eligible students. Payments totaling $3,460,050 were processed for 7,298 students.
In February 2022, Northwest identified all HEERF III-eligible students who were enrolled during the spring 2022 term and offered payments to all 6,943 eligible students. Payments totaling $3,294,707.58 were processed for 6,935 students.
This information is intended to provide needed communication for students and families while meeting federal reporting requirements for the receipt and use of these funds.
Northwest initially used estimated living expense costs calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and published by the College Board to determine a reasonable amount of additional living expenses a student would incur from the campus disruption due to COVID-19.
In our effort to prioritize students with the greatest need, we determined a higher payment amount for our Pell Grant-eligible students was appropriate. All HEERF-eligible students were offered an initial emergency grant payment of $450 or $875.
An additional total of $6,800 was paid to 10 students during the summer 2020 term, with award amounts ranging from $450 to $1,500.
During the fall 2020 term, quarantined or isolated federal work employees and institutional student employees were encouraged to request additional HEERF I emergency grant funds, if needed. This effort resulted in 71 students receiving emergency grant payments, totaling $15,500, with award amounts ranging from $100 to $450.
During January 2021, a remaining HEERF I amount of $17,095 was combined with available HEERF II funds, based on federal guidance, and awarded to students.
During March 2021, payments of $200, $450, or $1,000 were offered to students, with higher emergency grant payments being processed for those with greater financial need.
During August 2021, $250 payments were sent to 504 eligible students, using $126,000 of the HEERF III allocation.
During October 2021, payments of $250, $500, or $1,100 were offered to students, with higher emergency grant payments being processed for those with greater financial need.
During February 2022, payments of $250, $500, or $1,150 were offered to students, with higher emergency grant payments being processed for those with greater financial need.
In total, students have received $11,699,407.58 in HEERF I, HEERF II, and HEERF III emergency grant payments.
This information is intended to provide needed communication for students and families while meeting federal reporting requirements for the receipt and use of these funds.
