HEERF II Funds

HEERF II Funds Reports

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. Building on the structure of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of March 2020, the U.S. Department of Education designated these additional higher education support funds under the CRRSAA as HEERF II. Some of the funding from this Act was allocated to institutions of higher education to provide students with emergency financial aid grants.

Under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II), the emergency financial aid grant may be used for any component of your tuition or emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, healthcare (including mental), or childcare.


Undocumented and international students are also newly eligible for this award.

Eligible students will see the application in the ‘Announcements’ section of their student portals at my.ccc.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should the emergency financial aid grant be used for?
You should use this money to cover expenses related to the disruption of your education due to coronavirus. For example:
  • Any component of your cost of attendance including but not limited to tuition and fees, book costs, supplies, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses (e.g. computer), and room and board; or
  • Emergency costs due to coronavirus, such as, tuition, food, housing, healthcare, or childcare.

What if I didn’t complete a FAFSA yet?
Do it as soon as possible! Go to www.ccc.edu/FAFSA for more information and ask your Financial Aid Office for additional support virtually by going to www.ccc.edu/VSS. 

How do I know a refund was issued to me?
Log in to my.ccc.edu and select Student Finance Account and then Account Activity. Then, you can look at the transactions listed. This grant will be indicated as “BM CARES Act Refund” or “Emergency Grant.”

If I have an outstanding balance due to City Colleges of Chicago, will this money be applied to my debt?
No, your money will not be applied to your debt. The total emergency grant amount will be refunded to you.

What should I do if I need to update my address?
Log in to my.ccc.edu, select Profile, and click Address to add or update you mailing address. Please note that you cannot make changes to your home address online.

Who is BankMobile?
BankMobile is a company that City Colleges of Chicago partners with to deliver students’ refunds. If you receive an email from BankMobile, the message is legitimate and requires action on your part. To avoid any delays in accessing your refund, you must select a refund option.

How do I select my refund preference?
Log in to my.ccc.edu and click on “Select Refund Option Using BankMobile” to receive timely refunds from City Colleges of Chicago.

 

Can I change my refund preference with BankMobile?
Yes, you can change your refund preference. Such a change must occur at least 24 hours before the issuance of a refund. Choose one of the following options through BankMobile.

  • Deposit to an existing account
  • Deposit to a BankMobile Vibe checking account (comes with debit card)
  • Paper check delivered by U.S. Postal Service

What should I do if my banking information has changed?
Log in to your BankMobile. Select refund preference under the refunds tab and update the banking information at the top of the page.

Who should I contact if I have additional questions?

Send your questions to covid19@ccc.edu.