Reporting for Emergency Grants to Students, updated June 30, 2021
Middlesex Community College (MCC) has signed and returned to the Department of Education
the Certification and Agreement for funding under the CRRSAA and ARP programs. These
programs allow for grants to students through the Higher Education Emergency Relief
Fund (HEERF).
MCC is approved for $1,852,172 in funding from CRRSAA (HEERF II) and $6,917,007 in
funding from ARP (HEERF III). $8,769,179 total funding for students.
As of June 30, 2021, MCC has distributed $1,689,250 in emergency grants to students
under CRRSAA and ARP for the Spring 2021 semester.
6564 students were enrolled during the Spring 2021 semester and thus eligible to receive
Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under CRRSAA and ARP.
5,588 MCC students have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under
CRRSAA and ARP for the Spring 2021 semester.
Awards for the Spring 2021 semester were determined based on enrollment level and
financial need with a maximum award of $800.
Priority was given to students who demonstrated exceptional financial need based on
the federal aid application and the institutional HEERF application.
All students enrolled for 3 credits or more for the Spring 2021 semester received
an award, including distance learners, DACA, international, and dual enrollment students.
Students were advised they may use an emergency grant to pay for any component of
their cost of attendance, including an outstanding account balance and/or tuition
and fees, as well as for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as food,
housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.