CARES Act
What Is The CARES Act?
TLU received funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to assist students who were affected financially due to disruption of university campus operations.
Fund Reporting
- TLU has signed and returned to the U.S. Department of Education the Certification and Agreement. TLU will 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 its students.
- TLU has received funds totaling $704,092 from the Department of Education pursuant to our Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
- As of June 25, 2020, TLU has distributed $296,923 in Emergency Financial Aid Grants under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- TLU has an estimate of 1,186 students 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 under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
- As of June 25, 2020, TLU has distributed Emergency Financial Aid Grants to 224 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
How To Apply:
Students must complete the emergency aid application provided HERE or upon request. Funds will be granted for student expenses that are related to TLU’s campus closure due to COVID-19. These can include expenses such as food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, and childcare. Note: We can award grants for expenses but not lost pay.
Guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Education states that TLU may not use the emergency financial aid grants to satisfy a student’s outstanding account balance. The Department of Education notes that the student may use his or her emergency financial aid grant for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do emergency grant funds have to be repaid?
A: No.
Q: How soon will I know if my request is granted?
A: Student Financial Services’ goal is to review the requests within 1 week of a complete request being submitted.
Q: How will I be notified?
A: Student Financial Services will send an email to your TLU email address when additional information is needed, your request is approved, and your check mailed.
Q: Do I need to physically sign my request form?
A: Yes, typed and electronic signatures are not acceptable.
Q: Do I need to file the FAFSA?
A: Yes. We must have either a 2019-20 or a 2020-21 FAFSA on file to confirm your Title IV eligibility.
Q: I lost my job; can I be reimbursed for lost pay?
A: No, but you can request funds to help you pay expenses that you would have paid with your earnings.
Q: What types of expenses may I submit for the grant?
A: Expenses that you have as a result of COVID-19 and campus closure such as: computer, printer, paper, ink, rent, electricity and other utilities, food, shipping for book return, etc.
Q: Can I just submit the receipts?
A: No, you must also submit a signed Emergency Aid Request Form.
Q: What can I submit to document rent if I’m not on the lease or utility bills?
A: Ask the person you are paying rent to for a signed statement detailing what you pay.
Q: If I need to purchase equipment to finish my class, may I request reimbursement?
A: Yes, as long as the expense is reasonable and needed for the class.
Q: Can I request funds to pay my parents’ expenses.
A: Depends. You cannot request funds to pay their mortgage or car payment, but you can request funds for the increased costs of food, electricity, etc. To document these, you will need to submit copies of those bills both before and after you returned home.
Q: Is this grant taxable?
A: Unknown at this time. We suggest you consult with your tax preparer at the time of filing to see what the IRS is saying regarding taxability.
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