Cares Act Information

In compliance with the provisions of the CARES Act regarding the awarding of emergency funds to students, this page provides information relevant to the CARES Act.

The Gavilan Joint Community College District 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.

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.

HEERF I: $1,164,099
HEERF II: $1,164,099
HEERF III: $4,642,500

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).

As of December 20, 2021, $3,967,450, Emergency Financial Aid Grant awards from the CARES Act have been distributed to Gavilan College students.

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

There are many students eligible to participate (based on FAFSA application/Self Certification's received & enrollment).

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

As of December 20, 2021, 3551, Emergency Financial Aid Grant awards from the CARES Act have been disbursed to Gavilan College students.

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

Awarding Criteria: Funding amounts varied based on financial need as determined by FAFSA and self-certified need identified by students who submitted a request for emergency aid via simple electronic form submission.

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

Students enrolled in 6 units or more with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $1000 or less, based on their Financial Aid Application (FAFSA), were automatically awarded emergency aid in Spring 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021.
Students enrolled 3 units+ (credit and non-credit) at Gavilan College during Spring 2020 who submitted a request for emergency funds were eligible for up to $200 CARES Act funds as determined by Gavilan College.
Students enrolled in 2 units or more with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $4000 or less, based on their Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA), were automatically awarded emergency aid in Fall 2021.
Students enrolled in 6 units+, or a minimum of one non-credit course at Gavilan College during Fall 2021 can submit a request for emergency funds via the Online Application for Emergency Financial Aid Grants for up to $1000 CARES Act funds or State Emergency Financial Aid grants as determined by Gavilan College.

CARES Act Sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion

Grant Award Notification
Grant Award Notification (01/21/2021)
Grant Award Notification ( 02/22/2021)
CARES Act Quarterly 1 Budget and Expenditures Report
CARES Act Quarterly 2 Budget and Expenditures Report
CARES Act Quarterly 3 Budget and Expenditures Report
CRRSAA HEERF II & III Quarterly Budget and Expenditures Report 9/30/21
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