SSARP Spring 2023

HEERF III SSARP Emergency Relief Funds for Students
 
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) provides emergency funding to universities to assist students in need during the coronavirus pandemic. This funding is primarily made possible through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III), as authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2.
 
MVSU has received Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) and has established the HEERF III SSARP Emergency Relief Fund to distribute grants to eligible students to help cover expenses related to the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or child care.
 
Funds from the HEERF III SSARP Emergency Relief Fund are not considered financial aid and do not affect a student's current or future financial aid eligibility.
 
Consistent with the requirement that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, the maximum amount of emergency assistance that is provided by this grant at this time is as follows:
  • $500 for students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0-6206
  • $325 students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) greater than 6206 or no FAFSA

As an alternative, students can, on their SSARP Grant Survey, choose to have their funds applied directly to any outstanding balance on their student account. When completing the Survey, students should select the option to apply funds to pay their account balance. If funds remain after covering your account balance, you will receive a refund for that amount.

To complete the survey, please follow the steps below:

  • Click on Enter Here
  • Click on Enter Secure Area
  • Enter your assigned MVSU User ID and Pin, then click login
  • Click on the Financial Aid tab at the top of the page
  • Click on Emergency Relief Funds Spring 2023 Link

Click here to begin the process. Remember to follow the steps above.

FAQ's

Who is/isn’t eligible to receive this grant?

  • Current MVSU students are eligible to receive the grant.
  • Transient students are not eligible.

Do I have to complete a FAFSA to be eligible?

No. Students do not have to have a FAFSA one file but are highly encouraged to do so.

Do I have to be eligible to receive financial aid?

No. Students do not have to be eligible to receive financial aid to receive the Valley in Motion Grant funds.

Am I eligible if I am enrolled in online courses only?

Yes. Students taking online courses only are eligible.

If I am eligible, how do I apply?

You do not have to apply; however, you should complete the SSARP Grant Survey by March 27, 2023 in order to receive funds in a timely manner.

How much emergency relief funding will I recieve?

Consistent with the requirement that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, the maximum amount of emergency assistance that is provided by this grant at this time is as follows:

  • $500 for students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of 0-6206
  • $325 students with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) greater than 6206 or no FAFSA

How can the funds be used?

The emergency financial aid grants to students may be used to help cover expenses related to the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or child care.

When will I receive the funds?

  • You can expect to receive the funds during the month of April 2023.

How will I recieve the funds?

Depending on your responses provided in the SSARP Grant Survey, funds will be applied one of the following ways:

  • Applied to pay any account balance (if funds remain after covering your account balance, you will receive a refund for that amount)
  • Disbursed directly to you using Bank Mobile (if you have not selected a refund preference with Bank Mobile, contact Student Accounts at 662-254-3016 or via email at studentaccounts@mvsu.edu to receive a temporary personal code).

Will my financial aid be impacted by receiving these funds?

No. This is an emergency financial aid grant to help you manage expenses related to the coronavirus, and it will not be counted against your current or future financial aid package.

Can I use the funds to pay my student account balance?

Yes. Students can choose to have their funds applied directly to any outstanding balance on their student account. When completing the SSARP Grant Survey, students should select the option to apply funds to pay their account balance. If funds remain after covering your account balance, you will receive a refund for that amount.

Who can I contact if I have additional questions?

If your question is not answered here, email heerf3@mvsu.edu. Emails will be responded to within 48 business hours in the order in which they were received.