The American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. The Plan created a third Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF III”) for distribution to colleges and universities, intended to help offset costs to students and institutions resulting from campus disruptions due to the Coronavirus. This report is required by Section 314(e) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) and is published here pursuant to the guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education.
The University of Rochester signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants for Students under the Act on April 27, 2020.
The University received $7,551,244 on May 26, 2021. This funding has been allocated among Arts, Sciences & Engineering, Eastman School of Music, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. Each school will distribute its funding allocation based on the unique needs of its student population.
ARP/HEERF III Quarterly Report – June 2021
ARP/HEERF III Quarterly Report – September 2021
ARP/HEERF III Quarterly Report – Institutional Share – September 2021*
*As of the date of this report, University of Rochester has not determined how these funds will be allocated or drawn down any funds
ARP/HEERF III Quarterly Report – December 2021
ARP/HEERF III Quarterly/Final Report – Institutional Share – December 2021