Financial Relief Grant

Financial Relief Grant FAQs

Spring/Summer 2022

Students Eligible for Spring 2022 ARP Act Funds

  • 9,805 Eligible Students

Spring/Summer 2022 ARP Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022 

  • 15 Awarded Students
  • $7,250 ARP  Act Funds

Spring 2022 ARP Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022 

  • 7,211 Awarded Students
  • $4,962,250 ARP  Act Funds

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Financial Relief Grant, students must:

  • Be a degree seeking graduate or undergraduate student, including 100% online programs
  • Enrolled for Spring 2022 semester

Certification Process

All certifications must be received by Friday, May 6, 2022, the last day of Spring 2022 classes. Funding is not guaranteed after the May 6 deadline.

To complete the certification:

  • Enter My Den and login to LEONet
  • Select Self Service > Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)
  • Once complete, press (accept)

Receiving Funds

Financial Relief Grant funds will be processed through BankMobile according to the student’s selected refund preference. If you have not completed the setup process, please login to LEONet to do so in order to reduce delays. Instructions to complete this process can be found at southeastern.edu/bankmobile

Students may choose to apply their award directly to their university balance, select “YES” on the second item on the certification page. If you choose not to apply your grant to your university balance, select “NO” for the second item on the certification page. This will allow the full amount to be released directly to you through your preferences selected in BankMobile.

Notification Process

Please monitor your campus webmail account for Financial Relief Grant updates. 

Awarding Methodology

Award amounts will be prorated based on enrollment. Students who are enrolled full time will receive more funds than a student enrolled part time.  

Award Methodology and Process

  1. Provide grants based on the award amounts listed in the charts below.
  2. Awarding is prioritized based on the students expected family contribution (EFC) as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  3. Full-time students will receive larger grant amounts than students who are part-time.

Undergraduate

EFC Greater than $5,846

EFC Annual $5,846 or less

Full-TIme (12+ Hours)

$500.00

$1,000.00

Part-Time (1-11 Hours)

$250.00

$500.00

Graduate

EFC Greater than $5,846

EFC Annual $5,846 or less

Full-TIme (9+ Hours)

$500.00

$1,000.00

Part-Time (1-8 Hours)

$250.00

$500.00

Fall 2021

Students Eligible for Fall 2021 ARP Act Funds  

  • 11,516 Eligible Students

Fall 2021 ARP Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 

  • 0 Awarded Students
  • $0 ARP  Act Funds

Fall 2021 ARP Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021 

  • 8,366 Awarded Students
  • $11,406,500 ARP  Act Funds

Fall 2021 ARP Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021

  • 524 Awarded Students
  • $721,000 ARP  Act Funds

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Financial Relief Grant, students must:

  • Be a degree seeking graduate or undergraduate student, including 100% online programs
  • Enrolled for Fall 2021 semester

Certification Process

All certifications must be received by Friday, December 3, 2021, the last day of Fall 2021 classes. Funding is not guaranteed after the December 3 deadline.

To complete the certification:

  • Enter My Den and login to LEONet
  • Select Self Service > Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)
  • Once complete, press (accept)

Receiving Funds

Financial Relief Grant funds will be processed through BankMobile according to the student’s selected refund preference. If you have not completed the setup process, please login to LEONet to do so in order to reduce delays. Instructions to complete this process can be found at southeastern.edu/bankmobile

Students may choose to apply their award directly to their university balance, select “YES” on the second item on the certification page. If you choose not to apply your grant to your university balance, select “NO” for the second item on the certification page. This will allow the full amount to be released directly to you through your preferences selected in BankMobile.

Notification Process

Please monitor your campus webmail account for Financial Relief Grant updates.  

Awarding Methodology

Award amounts will be prorated based on enrollment. Students who are enrolled full time will receive more funds than a student enrolled part time.  

Award Methodology and Process

  1. Provide grants based on the award amounts listed in the charts below.
  2. Awarding is prioritized based on the students expected family contribution (EFC) as
  3. indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  4. Full-time students will receive larger grant amounts than students who are part-time.

Undergraduate

EFC Greater than $5,846

EFC Annual $5,846 or less

Full-TIme (12+ Hours)

$1,000.00

$2,000.00

Part-Time (1-11 Hours)

$500.00

$1,000.00

Graduate

EFC Greater than $5,846

EFC Annual $5,846 or less

Full-TIme (9+ Hours)

$1000.00

$2,000.00

Part-Time (1-8 Hours)

$500.00

$1,000.00

CRRSA Act Awards

Southeastern Louisiana University received $5.29 million from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act) for student grants associated with increased costs of attendance due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Populations eligible to receive grants include degree seeking full and part time graduate and undergraduate students as well as students enrolled in 100% online programs. Non-degree seeking, non-credit, dual enrollment, continuing education, and International students are not eligible for funds per requirements of the CRRSA Act.

Summer 2021

Students Eligible for Summer 2021 CRRSA Act Funds  

  • 3,280 Eligible Students

Summer 2021 CRRSA Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: January 1, 2021 – March 30, 2021 

  • 0 Awarded Students
  • $0 CRRSA  Act Funds

Summer 2021 CRRSA Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 

  • 2,436 Awarded Students
  • $1,181,820 CRRSA  Act Funds

Summer 2021 CRRSA Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021 

  • 40 Awarded Students
  • $19,850 CRRSA  Act Funds

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Financial Relief Grant, students must:

  • Be a degree seeking graduate or undergraduate student, including 100% online programs
  • Enrolled for Summer 2021 semester

Certification Process

All certifications must be received by Monday, July 26, 2021, the last day of Summer 2021 classes. Funding is not guaranteed after the July 26 deadline.

To complete the certification:

  • Enter My Den and login to LEONet
  • Select Self Service > Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)
  • Once complete, press (accept)

Receiving Funds

Financial Relief Grant funds will be processed through BankMobile according to the student’s selected refund preference. If you have not completed the setup process, please login to LEONet to do so in order to reduce delays. Instructions to complete this process can be found at southeastern.edu/bankmobile

Students may choose to apply their award directly to their university balance, select “YES” on the second item on the certification page. If you choose not to apply your grant to your university balance, select “NO” for the second item on the certification page. This will allow the full amount to be released directly to you through your preferences selected in BankMobile.

Notification Process

Please monitor your campus webmail account for Financial Relief Grant updates.  

Awarding Methodology

Award amounts will be prorated based on enrollment. Students who are enrolled full time will receive more funds than a student enrolled part time.  

Award Methodology and Process

  1. Provide grants based on the award amounts listed in the charts below.
  2. Awarding is prioritized based on the students expected family contribution (EFC) as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  3. Full-time students will receive larger grant amounts than students who are part-time. 

Undergraduate

EFC Greater than $5,711

EFC Annual $5,711 or less

Full-TIme (6+ Hours)

$460.00

$660.00

Part-Time (1-5 Hours)

$250.00

$450.00

Graduate

EFC Greater than $5,711

EFC Annual $5,711 or less

Full-TIme (6+ Hours)

$460.00

$660.00

Part-Time (1-5 Hours)

$250.00

$450.00

Spring 2021

Students Eligible for Spring 2021 CRRSA Act Funds  

  • 10,276 Eligible Students

Spring 2021 CRRSA Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: January 1, 2021 – March 30, 2021 

  • 5,653 Awarded Students
  • $3,059,430 CRRSA  Act Funds

Spring 2021 CRRSA Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: April 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 

  • 1,979 Awarded Students
  • $999,710 CRRSA Act Funds

Spring 2021 CRRSA Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed
Quarterly Report: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021 

  • 1 Awarded Students
  • $460 CRRSA  Act Funds

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Financial Relief Grant, students must:

  • Be a degree seeking graduate or undergraduate student, including 100% online programs
  • Enrolled for Spring 2021 semester

Certification Process

All certifications must be received by Friday, May 7, 2021, the last day of Spring 2021 classes. Funding is not guaranteed after the May 7 deadline.

To complete the certification:

  • Enter My Den and login to LEONet
  • Select Self Service > Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)
  • Once complete, press (accept)

Receiving Funds

Financial Relief Grant funds will be processed through BankMobile according to the student’s selected refund preference. If you have not completed the setup process, please login to LEONet to do so in order to reduce delays. Instructions to complete this process can be found at southeastern.edu/bankmobile

Students may choose to apply their award directly to their university balance, select “YES” on the second item on the certification page. If you choose not to apply your grant to your university balance, select “NO” for the second item on the certification page. This will allow the full amount to be released directly to you through your preferences selected in BankMobile.

Notification Process

Please monitor your campus webmail account for Financial Relief Grant updates.  

Awarding Methodology

Award amounts will be prorated based on enrollment. Students who are enrolled full time will receive more funds than a student enrolled part time.  

Award Methodology and Process

  1. Provide grants based on the award amounts listed in the charts below.
  2. Awarding is prioritized based on the students expected family contribution (EFC) as indicated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  3. Full time students will receive larger grant amounts than students who are part-time. 

Undergraduate

EFC Greater than $5,711

EFC Annual $5,711 or less

Full TIme (12+ Hours)

$460.00

$660.00

Part-Time (1-11 Hours)

$250.00

$450.00

Graduate

EFC Greater than $5,711

EFC Annual $5,711 or less

Full TIme (9+ Hours)

$460.00

$660.00

Part-Time (1-8 Hours)

$250.00

$450.00

CARES Act

Southeastern distributed $5,290,100 in financial relief grants to students facing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus. Funds for awards are being made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act,  and the Southeastern Foundation. Based on the federal legislation and regulatory guidance, most students will be eligible to apply for relief grants.

Total CARES Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed as of October 30, 2020 

  • 6.986 Awarded Students (unduplicated)
  • $5,290,100 CARES Act Funds

Summer 2020

Students Eligible for Summer 2020 CARES Act Funds  

  • 1,296 Eligible Students

75 Day Report: May 22, 2020 – July 5, 2020
CARES Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed

  • 57 Awarded Students
  • $35,525 CARES Act Funds

120 Day Report: July 6, 2020 – August 19, 2020
CARES Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed

  • 974 Awarded Students
  • $958,750 CARES Act Funds

165 Day Report: August 20, 2020 – October 3, 2020
CARES Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed

  • 0 Awarded Students
  • $0 CARES Act Funds

210 Day Report: October 4, 2020 – November 17, 2020
CARES Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed

  • 7 Awarded Students
  • $6,750 CARES Act Funds

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Financial Relief Grant or Strengthening Institution (SIP) Awards for Summer 2020, students must:

  • Be a degree seeking graduate or undergraduate student
  • Enrolled for Summer 2020 courses at the time of Award
  • Must have been enrolled during the Spring 2020 semester
  • Not enrolled in a 100% online program
  • Meet all standards of satisfactory academic progress as stated in the Southeastern Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy as required under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965

Application Process

No application is required for Summer 2020 awarding. To receive a SIP Award, the student must have a FAFSA on file with an Estimated Family Contribution that meets the eligibility criteria for Pell.

Receiving Funds

Financial Relief Grant funds will be processed through BankMobile according to the student’s selected refund preference. If you have not completed the setup process, please login to LEONet to do so in order to reduce delays. Instructions to complete this process can be found at southeastern.edu/bankmobile.

Students who receive SIP Awards will have the amount posted to their LEONet account. 

Notification Process

Notification of awarding is sent to the sent to the student’s campus webmail account.  

Awarding Methodology

Award amounts will be determined based on the number of students who are eligible, total funds available, and varying levels of need. Award amounts will be prorated based on enrollment. Students who are enrolled full time will receive more funds than a student enrolled part time.

Financial Relief Grant funds are awarded first. SIP Awards are utilized once grant funds are exhausted. 

Spring 2020

Students Eligible for Spring 2020 CARES Act Funds  

10,324 Eligible Students

30 Day Report: May 21, 2020
CARES Act Funds Awarded & Disbursed 

6,717 Awarded Students

$4,289,075 CARES Act Funds 

 

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for a Financial Relief Grant, students must:

  • Be a degree seeking graduate or undergraduate student
  • Must have been enrolled for Spring 2020 semester
  • Not enrolled in a 100% online program
  • Meet all standards of satisfactory academic progress as stated in the Southeastern Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy as required under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965

Application Process

Financial Relief Grant applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. All applications must be received by Friday, May 8, 2020 in order to be considered for funding. Funding is not guaranteed after the May 8 deadline.

To complete the application:

  • Enter My Den and login to LEONet
  • Select Self Service > Financial Relief Grant
  • Please read the application carefully and ensure that you are entering accurate responses
  • Once complete, press (accept) 

Receiving Funds

Financial Relief Grant funds will be processed through BankMobile according to the student’s selected refund preference. If you have not completed the setup process, please login to LEONet to do so in order to reduce delays. Instructions to complete this process can be found at southeastern.edu/bankmobile

Notification Process

Please monitor your campus webmail account for Financial Relief Grant updates.  

Awarding Methodology

Award amounts will be determined based on the number of students who apply, total funds available, and varying levels of need.

Award amounts will be prorated based on enrollment. Students who are enrolled full time will receive more funds than a student enrolled part time.  

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