CARES Act

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CARES Act/HEERF and where did the funding for emergency grants come from?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) ACT was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. One aspect of the act was the creation of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). HEERF provides funds to institutions for emergency financial aid grants to students whose lives have been disrupted and may be facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a condition for receiving funds a college or university must enter into the Funding Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act. Coastline Beauty College submitted the Funding Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students on May 14, 2020, and received confirmation of funding request on May 19, 2020.  Awards will be distributed to Coastline Beauty College students based on eligibility requirements. 

Who is eligible for CARES Act emergency grant?
Students must meet ALL eligibility requirements to receive an emergency grant:

  • High School diploma or GED or Equivalent
  • US citizen, permanent resident, or other eligible noncitizen(greencard)
  • Have valid Social Security Number
  • Making Satisfactory Academic Progress(SAP)
  • Have Selective Service registration verified (Males only)
  • Not owe an overpayment or default on Title IV grants or loans.
  • Not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale, with certain time limitations.

Do I need to apply for the CARES Act emergency grant?
Students who meet ALL eligibility requirements must submit an application to the school.

Do I have to repay CARES Act emergency grant I receive?
No. The funds provided by the CARES Act are grants, so they do NOT need to be repaid.

Do I have to report CARES Act emergency grant I receive as gross income?
No. According to the Internal Revenue Service, “Emergency financial aid grants under the CARES Act for unexpected expenses, unmet financial need, or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as unexpected expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, or childcare, are qualified disaster relief payments under section 139.”
For more IRS Tax information please visit: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/faqs-higher-education-emergency-relief-fund-and-emergency-financial-aid-grants-under-the-cares-act