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The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), also known as Public Law 110-315 or the Student Right-to-Know Act, was enacted on August 14, 2008, and reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).

The University of Rochester, in compliance with student consumer information regulations, is making this information available to prospective students, parents, prospective staff, current students, current staff, and the public.

Notice of availability of institutional and financial aid information

  • Financial Aid Office – River Campus: serves undergraduates and graduates enrolled in the College (the School of Arts and Sciences and the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences), School of Nursing, Simon School of Business, and Warner School of Education
  • Financial Aid Office – Eastman School of Music: serves undergraduates and graduates at the Eastman School of Music
  • Financial Aid Office – School of Medicine and Dentistry: serves graduates at the School of Medicine and Dentistry

Contact information for assistance in obtaining institutional or financial aid information

    • Financial Aid Office – River Campus
    • Financial Aid Office – Eastman School of Music
    • Financial Aid Office – School of Medicine and Dentistry

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 30 Day Report

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

ARP/HEERF III Quarterly/Final Report – March 2022 

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Section 314 of the CRRSAA created a second Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund called HEERF II to provide emergency financial aid assistance to students. Funds may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, technology, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.

The University received $3,005,849 on January 17, 2021 to be allocated across 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.

Awards will be distributed to eligible students based on an analysis of financial need, using information from a student’s financial aid application and/or appeal process, with an emphasis on providing additional support to the neediest populations and those experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Undergraduates and graduates in the School of Arts & Sciences, the Hajim School of Engineering, the Warner School of Education, the Simon Business School, and the School of Nursing should reach out to their financial aid counselor to initiate the application process if they are experiencing a financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Undergraduates and graduates at the Eastman School of Music should reach out to the Office of Financial Aid to initiate the appeal process if they are experiencing a financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Students at the School of Medicine and Dentistry should reach out to the Financial Aid Office to initiate the appeal process if they are experiencing a financial hardship due to COVID-19.

CRRSAA/HEERF II 30 Day Report

CRRSAA/HEERF II Quarterly Report – June 2021

CRRSAA/HEERF II – Quarterly/Final Report – Institutional Funds – June 2021

CRRSAA/HEERF II – Quarterly/Final Report – September 2021

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (the “Act”) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. Section 18004 of the Act created the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”) 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 18004(e) of the Act and is published here pursuant to the guidance issued by the U.S. Department of Education.

As required by Section 18004(c) of the Act, the University intends to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. 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 $3,005,849 – 50 percent of its total HEERF allocation — on May 6, 2020.  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.  The allocations among schools and to various groups of students are described below.

As of the date of this report, 9/6/20, a total of $3,005,849 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants have been distributed to students under Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act.

The estimated total number of students at the institution 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, is 4,442.

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act as of the date of this report is 4,442.

The methods used by the University of Rochester to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they receive under Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act are described here by school.

Arts, Sciences, and Engineering

The Eastman School of Music

The School of Medicine & Dentistry

CARES Act/HEERF 30 Day Report – Emergency Grants for Students

CARES Act/HEERF 45 Day Report – Emergency Grants for Students

CARES Act/HEERF Final Report – Emergency Grants for Students

CARES Act/HEERF Final Report – Institutional Funds

Instructions/guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants

Checks were distributed directly to students through the accounts payable office at the University. Included with the check was a letter of explanation signed by President Sarah Mangelsdorf and a Q&A regarding permitted uses of the CARES Act funds Q&A regarding permitted uses of the CARES Act funds.

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Requirements for withdrawal

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  • School of Medicine and Dentistry, Graduate Education
  • School of Medicine and Dentistry, Medical Education
  • School of Nursing
  • Simon Business School
  • University Graduate Studies
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Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations

Student loan information

  • Preferred lender lists
    • The University will not publish or give students a preferred lender list. The University will not deny or otherwise impede a borrower’s choice of lender.
  • Preferred lender arrangements
    • The University does not have any preferred lender arrangements.  The University will not deny or otherwise impede a borrower’s choice of lender.

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  • Copy of security annual report and annual safety report available upon request with Department of Public Safety

Prevention

University of Rochester alcohol and other drug policy

Think Safe Fall 2022 edition

Fact Sheet: Arts, Sciences and Engineering

Retention and graduation rates for aid recipients (Student Right-to-Know Act)

Transfer-out rates (Student Right-to-Know Act)

Graduation rates for students receiving athletically related student aid (Student Right-to-Know Act) – N/A – athletically related student aid is not provided

Transfer-out rates for students receiving athletically related student aid (Student Right-to-Know Act) – N/A – athletically related student aid is not provided

Graduate and professional education placement for undergraduates

Graduate and professional education placement for graduates

Licensure pass rates

Student achievement measurement

  • The student achievement measure is supported by six sponsoring associations, working together to provide a more comprehensive and accurate picture of student progress and completion as students move across institutions and state boundaries.

Intercollegiate athletic program participation rates and financial support data (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act):

  • For the report on the University of Rochester’s athletic program’s participation rates and financial support data pursuant to the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, go to the US Department of Education‘s website, click on Get Data for one institution and then enter “University of Rochester.”

Arts, Sciences & Engineering at the University of Rochester and Monroe Community College (MCC) offer a unique dual admission program. Students selected for the program will first complete an associate degree from MCC before matriculating as a student pursuing a baccalaureate degree at the University of Rochester.

MCC is responsible for the selection of candidates, and students can either apply through their application for admission to MCC or at any time during their first two semesters of full-time study at MCC. Students in the program will receive advising from MCC and are required to meet annually with a representative from the University of Rochester Office of Admissions. The University of Rochester will advise students of any special conditions, such as minimum quality point average, which may affect their eligibility to continue studies at the University of Rochester.

For information on audits, please visit Monroe Community College’s Audit Sheets.

This information is available in paper copies upon request. Contact our office with questions.

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