CARES Report

Financial Aid

The original Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was a package of over $2 trillion intended to provide relief from the public health and economic impacts of COVID-19. The act contained provisions specifically intended to provide relief for higher education institutions and their students, beginning the Spring 2020 semester, and were awarded through Spring 2021.

The second fund, Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act, and third fund, American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act, were provided for subsequent academic years of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023, as the pandemic continued.

Please see below for required CARES Act reporting. If you have any questions, please contact the Chabot Financial Aid Office by emailing cc-finaid@chabotcollege.edu from your secure ZoneMail email account or finding find us working remotely here.

Revised: 5/18/2022

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An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Chabot College acknowledges signing and returning the Certification and Agreement and has used or intends to use at least 50% of funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.

Chabot College further acknowledges signing and returning subsequent agreements for the CRRSA and ARP funds.

The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.

CARES: $2,078,420
CRRSA: $2,078,420
ARP: $8,355,343

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 potentially eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

As of June 1, 2020 = estimated 6,855 students (13,303 applicants)

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter), and subsequent CRRSA and ARP funds.

2022-02-04 = $5,657,100 to 3,758 students (Fall 21 & Spring 22)

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2020-06-03 = $1,409,500 and 2,819
2020-06-15 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2020-07-31 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2020-09-15 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2020-10-30 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2020-12-15 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2021-01-29 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2021-03-15 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2021-04-30 = $1,842,000 and 3,684
2021-05-28 = $2,081,286 and 4,172

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which student receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive:

We understand that the coronavirus has negatively impacted the health and wellness of Chabot students and their families, as well as the local economy. We are very aware that the COVID-19 impact has exacerbated pre-existing systemic inequalities and has affected Chabot’s marginalized communities more deeply perhaps than others.

We distribute funds in such a way that it empowers students to use them for their greatest priorities, such as food, housing, health care, child care, learning materials, as well as any additional expenses related to the disruption to campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.

CARES/CRRSA/ARP

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CARES program.

The CARES Act provides institutions with significant discretion on how to award this emergency assistance to students. Each institution may develop its own system and process for determining how to allocate these funds while recognizing the only statutory requirement, which is that the emergency student grants be used to cover student expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.

Chabot used a comprehensive method for determining which students would be eligible to receive CARES Emergency Aid Grants by reviewing the files of all students at the College enrolled as of March 16, 2020. The College’s goal was to award funds to as many students as possible and determined an even distribution to eligible students as the best plan of action.

The selection method used to determine which students would receive a $500 CARES Emergency Grant is based upon CARES Act legislation language and intent, as well as CA guidance to provide emergency assistance to our most disadvantaged students, prioritizing those whose family income is in the low- to low-middle income categories.

Chabot identified eligible students using school records from the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine which students had greatest need and enrollment.

All students who

have filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), with valid Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of 25,000 or less, and/or has unmet need, to consider students of low to middle income levels;
are a U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or other eligible noncitizen;
were enrolled at least half time (6 units) in Spring 2020 at the time that the District suspended on-site classes, and moved to online/remote instruction and services;
have been determined by Chabot College to meet eligibility criteria outlined by the CARES Act legislation;
have not received an emergency grant from the Friends of Chabot Foundation;

Students were not considered for the CARES Emergency Aid Grant if they:

are undocumented or international, per federal regulation
had not filed a FAFSA for the 2019-20 academic year;
have invalid FAFSA due to missing signatures, or missing critical responses;
filed a FAFSA but had an EFC of greater than 25,000;
have received an emergency grant from the Friends of Chabot Foundation;
are high school students enrolled concurrently in college classes;

A further determination was made to make a base award of $500 to provide some assistance to as many Chabot students as possible, and be consistent with awards disbursed from the Friends of Chabot Foundation.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the subsequent CRRSA and ARP programs

Consideration for awards include:

Students with a FAFSA or CADAA for the academic year were considered if they had a valid EFC for the academic year, and had successfully completed at least six (6) units of academic work at Chabot or the District.

To still be considered for CARES Emergency grant, here are a couple of things you can do:

Complete the 2021-22 FAFSA or CADAA before June 30, 2022. Once your FAFSA or CADAA is complete, it will display in our system in 3-4 business days. If this feels overwhelming to you, don’t worry, we can help. You can get one-on-one assistance with completing the FAFSA.
Set up your BankMobile account and/or select your refund preference. This will be the fastest way to receive your funds.

Unusual or Special Circumstances

Chabot recognizes that many families’ income may have changed because of the pandemic. Please let the Financial Aid Office know about any change in income, or changes to family (divorce or death of spouse, or parent of dependent student). We can help you to determine if changes in income or your family situation may make you eligible for some forms of financial aid.

Did not complete 2021-22 FAFSA or CADAA?

Any student who did not already file a 2021-22 FAFSA or CADAA has until 6/30/22 to submit, for consideration of the ARP Emergency Grant along with other forms of State or Federal aid, including the enrollment fee waiver for Sum21, Fall21 or Spr22 terms.

We strongly recommend that you complete your 2022-2023 FAFSA or CADAA now for consideration of Summer 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023.

Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to student concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

A CARES Act Funding FAQ was sent via email to students. See the actual email that was sent to students.

CRRSA and ARP award emails were sent to students and are also posted here:

Spring 2023 Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)