The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a federal economic relief package signed into law on March 27, 2020 to provide economic assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This law reserved about $14 billion for higher education Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), is to be split between emergency grants for students and moneys for schools’ needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) emergency grants are funds that will be disbursed to students as relief for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations caused by the COVID -19 pandemic. Expenses may include items such as technology, food, housing, healthcare, and childcare
The U.S. Department of Education allocated funds to colleges based on full-time enrollment and total number of students eligible for Pell. Modesto Junior College (MJC) received $4.7 million for direct aid to MJC Students.
The Certification and Agreement was submitted to the U.S. Department of Education. This agreement assures that all $4.7 million will go directly to students as grants.
This is an emergency grant and not a loan. These funds do not have to be repaid.
The U.S. Department of Education excludes international students, non-matriculated students, non-credit students, or students enrolled in distance-only degree programs.
The U.S. Department of Education excludes international students, non-matriculated students, non-credit students, or students enrolled in distance-only degree programs.
Who can I contact on campus, If I have questions regarding the HEERF emergency financial aid grant?
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Student Financial Services at mjc_finaid@mjc.edu
Do I need to apply to receive the HEERF emergency grant?
Yes, Modesto Junior College will be using an online application process. All eligible students will receive an email requesting they complete the online application via the Student Financial Services Electronic Data Submission (EDS) portal.
How do I apply for this funding?
Title IV-eligible students will receive an email notification to access the online application. Make sure to check your student email account. Notifications will be provided to students in two cycles:
When will grants be disbursed?
Our goal is to distribute the funds as soon as possible. Applications will be prioritized based on the following considerations.
Initial awards will be provided on a rolling basis. Students in the above categories’ will be notified of their award via their student email account.
How much will I receive?
Funds are limited. Amounts will be determined based on the number of applications received and the specific needs presented in the application. Modesto Junior College does not guarantee that all students will receive funding.
What expenses can I use the CARES Act funding to help with?
Students may use these funds for the following expenses if they occurred during the transition from on campus classes to remote learning.
These funds cannot be used to replace a loss of income or other student expenses not related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
How do students receive the money?
Students will receive funds via their Bank Mobile account. Students need to make sure their accounts are set up.
What if I owe a balance to Modesto Junior College for tuition or other fees?
Modesto Junior College will not hold any funds to pay any outstanding balance. These funds will go directly to students.
MJC received funds in the amount of $4,787,752 to be awarded to students directly.
MJC estimates that about 8,000 students are eligible under the Title IV eligibility.
As of May 2020, 114 students received the grant.
As of June 2020, an additional 1,903 students received the grant.
As of July 2020, an additional 673 students received the grant.
As of August 2020, an additional 484 students received the grant.
As of September 2020, an additional 122 students received the grant.
As of October 2020, an additional 261 students received the grant.
As of November 2020, an additional 133 students received the grant.
As of December 2020, an additional 2,565 students received the grant.
As of January 2021, an additional 257 students received the grant.
As of February 2021, an additional 451 students received the grant.
As of March 2021, an additional 252 students received the grant.
As of April 2021, an additional 88 students received the grant.
As of May 2020, $57,000 were distributed to students.
As of June 2020, an additional $951,500 were distributed to students.
As of July 2020, an additional $336,500 were distributed to students.
As of August 2020, an additional $242,000 were distributed to students.
As of September 2020, and additional $83,500 were distributed to students.
As of October 2020, an additional $118,000 were distributed to students.
As of November 2020, an additional $66,500 were distributed to students.
As of December 2020, an additional $1,689,000 were distributed to students.
As of January 2021, an additional $198,000 were distributed to students.
As of February 2021, an additional $343,000 were distributed to student.
As of March 2021, an additional $199,500 were distributed to student.
As of April 2021, an additional $81,500 were distributed to students.
The federal government has passed a second Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds II (HEERF II). HEERF stimulus bill that includes additional emergency grants for students.
MJC is excited to announce that we have received the second round of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds II (HEERF II). These funds were authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSA Act). Modesto Junior College has received $4,787,752 in CCRSAA funds to provide emergency grants to MJC students.
This funding is to provide financial relief to MJC students who have experienced a loss of income or added expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Such expenses include tuition, food, housing, health care, mental health and child care.
The U.S. Department of Education allocated funds to colleges based on full-time enrollment and total number of students eligible for the Federal Pell Grant. Funding is primarily based on the number of high-need students enrolled at MJC.
Modesto Junior College is required to prioritized emergency grants to students with EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL NEED, such as those who are Pell Grant recipients.
In order to be eligible for HEERF II funds, students need to meet the following requirements:
DACA, AB540 undocumented, and international students are not currently eligible for HEERF II funding.
MJC will be reviewing other institutional funding to determine possible financial support for AB540 undocumented students.
MJC based the awards on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and units enrolled. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number is used by MJC to calculate how much financial aid you are eligible to receive.
Students can find their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amount on their Student Aid Report. To access your Student Aid Report, visit FAFSA.gov.
| Tier | EFC | Less Than Half Time | 1/2 Time | 3/4 Time | Full Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | EFC = 0 | $300 | $600 | $900 | $1,200 |
| Tier 2 | EFC = 1 - 5,711 | $250 | $500 | $275 | $1.000 |
| Tier 3 | EFC = 5,712 - 15,000 | $200 | $400 | $600 | $800 |
This is an emergency grant and not a loan. These funds do not have to be repaid.
Who can I contact on campus, if I have questions regarding the HEERF II emergency financial aid grant?
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Student Financial Services at mjc_finaid@mjc.edu
Do I need to apply to receive the HEERF emergency grant?
Students will be awarded the grant automatically. No application is required.
When will grants be disbursed?
Our goal is to distribute the funds as soon as possible. Applications will be prioritized based on the tiers. We will process Tier 1 first, followed by Tier 2, and finally Tier 3.
Awards will be provided on a rolling basis. Students in the above categories will be notified of their award via their MJC student email account.
How much will I receive?
Funds are limited. Amounts will be determined based on EFC and enrolled units. Please referred to the chart above.
Every student who submitted a 2020-2021 by April 2, 2021 with a calculated EFC was consider. In addition, we used the enrollment status as of April 2, 2021.
Modesto Junior College does not guarantee that all students will receive funding.
What expenses can I use the CARES Act funding to help with?
Students may use these funds for the following expenses if they occurred during the transition from on campus classes to remote learning:
How do students receive the money?
Students will receive funds via their Bank Mobile account. Students need to make sure their accounts are set up.
What if I owe a balance to Modesto Junior College for tuition or other fees?
Modesto Junior College will not hold any funds to pay any outstanding balance. These funds will go directly to students. However, students may choose to use these funds to pay any outstanding balance.
As of April 2021, 5,287 students received a HEERF II grant.
As of May 2021, an additional 928 students received a HEERF II grant.
As of April, 2021, $4,053,650 were distributed to students.
As of May 2021, an additional $490,000 were distributed to students.
Modesto Junior College (MJC) students experiencing financial difficulties due to the Coronavirus pandemic may be eligible to receive emergency aid in the form of a grant from the federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 published on May 11, 2021.
The federal Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) stimulus bill includes additional emergency grants for students enrolled at Modesto Junior College.
Modesto Junior College received $18.3 million dollars under the American Rescue Plan to provide emergency grants to students.
This funding is intended to provide financial relief to MJC students who are experiencing a loss of income or added expenses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The emergency financial aid grants may be used by students for any component of their cost of attendance, such as: tuition, food, housing, health care, mental health care, and/or child care.
Funding is primarily based on the number of high-need students, full-time enrollment, and total number of students eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
Modesto Junior College is required to prioritize emergency grants to students with EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL NEED, such as those who are Pell Grant recipients. Eligibility for HEERF III funds will be determine based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or a California Dream Act Application (CADAA) in order to have an EFC. All students are encouraged to submit a FAFSA or CADAA as soon as possible.
There will be one last final disbursement of HEERF III funds for the Fall 2022 semester. In order to be eligible for HEERF III funds in this last disbursement, students need to meet the following requirements:
MJC will base the award amount on the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and units enrolled. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number is used by MJC to calculate how much financial aid you are eligible to receive.
Students can find their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amount on their Student Aid Report. To access your Student Aid Report, visit FAFSA.gov or on the CADAA Report.
| Tier | EFC | .5 to 8.5 units | 9 to 11.5 units | 12 + units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | EFC = 0 | $600 | $900 | $1,200 |
| Tier 2 | EFC = 1 - 6,205 | $450 | $675 | $900 |
| Tier 3 | EFC = 6,206 - 10,000 | $350 | $525 | $700 |
| Tier 4 | EFC = greater than 10,000 with unmet need | $250 | $375 | $500 |
Students eligible for this grant are eligible for the award amounts listed above based on enrollment and EFC criteria on October 17, 2022 for Fall 2022.
Modesto Junior College will award HEERF III funds in two rounds:
In order to be eligible for HEERF III funds, students need to meet the following requirements:
MJC will base the award amount on the student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and units enrolled. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number is used by MJC to calculate how much financial aid you are eligible to receive.
Students can find their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) amount on their Student Aid Report. To access your Student Aid Report, visit FAFSA.gov or on the CADAA Report.
| Tier | EFC | .5 to 8.5 units | 9 to 11.5 units | 12 + units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | EFC = 0 | $700 | $1,050 | $1,400 |
| Tier 2 | EFC = 1 - 5,846 | $500 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Tier 3 | EFC = 5,847 - 10,000 | $400 | $600 | $800 |
| Tier 4 | EFC = greater than 10,000 with unmet need | $300 | $450 | $600 |
This is an emergency grant and not a loan. These funds do not have to be repaid.
Do I need to complete any other form to receive the HEERF III emergency grant?
No additional form or application is required. Students will be awarded automatically based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the FAFSA/CADAA and enrollment status.
When will grants be disbursed?
Our goal is to distribute the funds as soon as possible. Applications will be prioritized based on the tiers. We will process Tier 1 first, followed by Tier 2, Tier 3 and finally Tier 4.
Students in the above categories will be notified of their award via their MJC student email account. Modesto Junior College does not guarantee that all students will receive funding.
How much will I receive?
Funds are limited. Amounts will be determined based on EFC and enrolled units. Please refer to the chart above.
Students eligible for this grant are eligible for the award amounts listed above based on enrollment and EFC criteria on September 22, 2021 for Fall 2021, January 27, 2022 for Spring 2022 and October 17, 2022 for Fall 2022.
Modesto Junior College does not guarantee that all students will receive funding.
What if I don’t have a FAFSA or CADAA on file for 2021-2022?
Students may still submit a FAFSA or CADAA application. The deadline to submit a FAFSA or CADAA application for the 2021-2022 academic year is June 30, 2022. If you submit your FAFSA/CADAA after September 22, 2021, the award will NOT be retroactively paid for Fall 2021. If you submit your FAFSA/CADAA after January 27, 2022, the award will NOT be retroactively paid for Spring 2022.
MJC Student Financial Services will process new HEERF III request once a semester.
May I request a second grant?
No, students are eligible for funding only once a semester.
What expenses can I use the HEERF III funding to help with?
Students may use these funds for any component of a student's cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus such as:
Can I decline or return funds if I did not experience any COVID-19 expenses?
Yes, students may decline and/or return funds. Send an email to mjc_finaid@mjc.edu requesting to cancel the grant.
How do students receive the money?
Students will receive funds via their Bank Mobile account. Students need to make sure their accounts are set up.
What if I owe a balance to Modesto Junior College for tuition or other fees?
Modesto Junior College will not hold any funds to pay any outstanding balance. These funds will go directly to students. However, students may choose to use these funds to pay any outstanding balance.
How do I apply for a financial aid re-evaluation?
If your financial circumstances have changed, you are able to submit a Special Circumstance request to be consider for a re-evaluation of your financial aid eligibility. Please note the outcome of your request will not change the initial HEERF III grant amount; however, it may affect your eligibility for federal and state grant.
Who can I contact on campus, if I have questions regarding the HEERF III emergency financial aid grant?
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Student Financial Services at mjc_finaid@mjc.edu
As of October 8, 2021, 7,180 students received a HEERF III grant.
As of October 22, 2021, an additional 160 students received a HEERF III grant.
As of November 4, 2021, an additional 11 students received a HEERF III grant.
As of February 10, 2022, an additional 7,710 students received a HEERF III grant.
As of November 7, 2022, an additional 8,223 students received a HEERF III grant.
As of February 28, 2023, an additional 37 students received a HEERF III grant.
As of October 8, 2021, $6,223,550 were distributed to students.
As of October 22, 2021, an additional $106,250 were distributed to students.
As of November 4, 2021, an additional $7,300 were distributed to students.
As of February 10, 2022, an additional $6,501,250 were distributed to students.
As of November 7, 2022, an additional $6,124,850 were distributed to students.
As of February 28, 2023, an additional $14,800 were distributed to students
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