• Concordia University Chicago signed and submitted the Certification and Agreement for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for the student portion on May 8, 2020. The amount was approved and received on May 15, 2020. The Certification and Agreement for the institutional portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund was signed and submitted on May 29, 2020.  The amount was approved and received on June 2, 2020. The University intends to use no less than 50% of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) to provide emergency financial aid grants to students.
  • Concordia University Chicago received a total of $1,875,573 from the US Department of Education. At least half of the amount allocated or $937,787, will be awarded to students as an emergency financial aid grant.
  • As of June 8, 2020, the University disbursed $428,934.80 in emergency financial aid grants to students.
  • As of July 26, 2020, the University disbursed $650,934.80 in emergency financial aid grants to students.
  • As of August 8, 2020, the University disbursed $850,934.80 in emergency financial aid grants to students.
  • As of January 10, 2021, the University disbursed $882,769 in emergency financial aid grants to students.
  • Concordia University Chicago estimates a total of 1,295 students are eligible to participate in programs under 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.
  • The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant as of June 8, 2020 is 425. All disbursements were issued by June 9, 2020 via direct deposit or paper check.
  • The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant as of July 26, 2020 is 652. All disbursements were issued by July 28, 2020 via direct deposit or paper check.
  • The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant as of August 8, 2020 is 852. All disbursements were issued by August 11, 2020 via direct deposit or paper check.
  • The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant as of December 31, 2020 is 886. All disbursements were issued by December 11, 2020.
  • Concordia University Chicago received a total of $3,300,003 from the US Department of Education as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA). At least $937,787, will be awarded to students as an emergency financial aid grant.
  • The total number of students who have received an emergency financial aid grant as of March 1, 2021 is 1010. All disbursements were issued by March 1, 2021.
  • Concordia University Chicago received a total of $5,308,378 on May 13, 2021 from the US Department of Education as part of the American Rescue Plan. At least $2,719,423, will be awarded to students as an emergency financial aid grant.
  • The total number of students who received an emergency financial aid grant as of June 30, 2021 was 2,320.
  • The total number of students who received an emergency financial aid grant as of June 30, 2021 was 2,320.
  • The total number of students who received an emergency financial aid grant from July 1, 2021 to July 26, 2021 was 1076. Payments were issued depending on students’ request (Direct Deposit, Paper Check or Tuition Credit).
  • Concordia University Chicago followed the Federal guidelines released in order to select the appropriate population of students who were impacted the most from the disruption of campus activities due to COVID-19.

The following criteria was used for the first round:

  • Enrolled in face-to-face courses as a traditional undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time for Spring 2020 and registered for Fall 2020
  • Must have completed a valid 2019-20 and 2020-21 FAFSA
  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Course Materials
    • Technology
    • Health Care
    • Child Care
    • Other – Please specify (Travel, etc.)

Each student who met the criteria as listed received a $1,000 grant by completing an online form. Students received communication via email and text messages on June 1, 2020 with an explanation of the grant and a link to the online form. The online form allowed for students to confirm their address if requesting a paper check or confirm the direct deposit information.

In addition, there were six students who received a reimbursement for loss of travel expenses for a school-related trip canceled and one student who incurred additional travel expenses for having to return unexpectedly from a study abroad program due to travel restrictions.

The following criteria was used for the second round:

  • Enrolled in face-to-face courses as a traditional undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time for Spring 2020
  • Must have completed a valid 2019-20 FAFSA
  • Graduated Spring 2020 or Graduating Summer 2020
  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Course Materials
    • Technology
    • Health Care
    • Child Care
    • Travel

Each student who met the criteria as listed received a $1,000 grant by completing an online form. Students received communication via email and text messages on June 29, 2020 with an explanation of the grant and a link to the online form. The online form allowed for students to confirm their address if requesting a paper check or confirm the direct deposit information.

The following criteria was used for the third round:

  • Enrolled in face-to-face courses as a traditional undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time for Spring 2020 and registered for Fall 2020
  • Must have completed a valid 2019-20 and 2020-21 FAFSA

Or

  • Enrolled in face-to-face courses as a traditional undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time for Spring 2020
  • Must have completed a valid 2019-20 FAFSA
  • Graduated Spring 2020 or Graduating Summer 2020

Or

  • Enrolled in a face-to-face graduate degree program at Concordia University Chicago
  • Enrolled full-time for Spring 2020
  • Enrolled for Summer 2020
  • Must have completed a valid 2019-20 and 2020-21 FAFSA

And

  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Course Materials
    • Technology
    • Health Care
    • Child Care
    • Travel

Each student who met the criteria as listed received a $1,000 grant by completing an online form. Students received communication via email and text messages on August 5, 2020 with an explanation of the grant and a link to the online form. The online form allowed for students to confirm their address if requesting a paper check or confirm the direct deposit information.

The following criteria was used for the fourth and fifth round:

  • Enrolled in face-to-face courses as a traditional undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time for Fall 2020
  • Must have completed a valid 2020-21 FAFSA
  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Course Materials
    • Technology
    • Health Care
    • Child Care

The following criteria was used for the last round of HEERF I & HEERF II

  • Enrolled full-time in Spring 2021
  • Must have completed a valid 2020-21 FAFSA
  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Books
    • Tuition/Room & Board (Authorization to use towards account balance)
    • Technology

Each student who met the criteria as listed received a $1,000 grant by completing an online form. Traditional undergraduate students received communication via email and text messages on February 1, 2021 with an explanation of the grant and a link to the online form. The online form allowed for students to confirm their address if requesting a paper check or confirm the direct deposit information. Students enrolled in the Accelerated Degree Program received communication via email and text message on February 15, 2021. Graduate students received communication on March 1, 2021.

The following criteria was used for the first round of HEERF III

  • Undergraduate students enrolled at least half-time in Spring 2021
  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Books
    • Tuition/Room & Board (Authorization to use towards account balance)
    • Technology

The following criteria was used for the second round of HEERF III

  • Degree-seeking graduate students enrolled at least half-time in Spring 2021
  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Books
    • Tuition/Room & Board (Authorization to use towards account balance)
    • Technology

The following criteria was used for the third round of HEERF III

  • Degree-seeking graduate and ADP students enrolled full-time in Summer 2021
  • All students originally eligible in first and second round
  • Must have a financial need that meets one or more items below:
    • Food
    • Housing
    • Books
    • Tuition/Room & Board (Authorization to use towards account balance)
    • Technology

Allocation distribution for HEERF III:

Student Type

Pell Grant Eligible

Full-Time

Non-Pell Grant Eligible

Full-Time

Pell Grant Eligible

Half-Time

Non-Pell Grant Eligible

Half-Time

Undergraduate

$2,000

$1,500

$750

$500

Graduate

N/A

$500

N/A

$400

Beginning on August 28, 2020, traditional undergraduate students were given the opportunity to appeal for financial assistance for their technology needs (laptop, internet access, camera for desktop). Supporting documentation of cost required. A maximum of $1,000 was awarded. Email messages were sent to students for this opportunity. The criteria listed under fourth and fifth round was used.

Beginning October 15, 2020, traditional undergraduate students were given the opportunity to appeal for financial assistance for their housing, technology and books/supplies needs. Supporting documentation of cost required. A maximum of $1,000 was awarded. Email messages were sent to students for this opportunity. The criteria listed under fourth and fifth round was used.

  • Concordia University Chicago signed and submitted the Certification and Agreement for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for funds allocated under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act for the institution portion on May 29, 2020. The amount of $937,786 was approved and received on June 2, 2020.

  • As of June 30, 2020, the amount received was used to cover the refunds issued to students for credit balances applied for room/board charges and student parking fees for the Spring 2020 Semester. The University credited students’ accounts a total of $1,445,525.37.

  • Concordia University Chicago signed and submitted the Certification and Agreement for the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for funds allocated under Section 18004(a)(2) of the CARES Act, as a Minority Serving Institution, on July 8, 2020. The amount of $138,665 was approved and received on August 2, 2020.