Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Reports
Thomas Jefferson University Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reports
Thomas Jefferson University (“TJU”) submits these reports in accordance with its reporting requirements under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and pursuant to its receipt of funds designated for Student and Institutional Relief through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”).
All documents submitted to date can be downloaded below:
Institutional Reports
Student Relief Reports
American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) FAQs
1. What are ARP Act grants to students?
The ARP Act authorizes educational institutions to provide direct emergency financial aid grants to students for expenses associated with the cost of attendance related to the “disruption of campus operations” due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. How much in ARP Act grant funds was awarded to Thomas Jefferson University?
Thomas Jefferson University received just over $5.6 million as part of the ARP.
3. Are all Thomas Jefferson University students eligible to apply for funding under this programs?
All Jefferson students who are registered and currently attending (virtually or in person) may apply for the ARP Act grant at this time.
4. What level of funding is available to students?
Students may apply for a maximum of $6,495 to cover unexpected costs (housing, food, transportation, medical, daycare, family expenses, other educational expenses, other personal expenses) resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
5. If I received funding previously from the JeffSecure Program, can I also apply for funding under this program?
Yes, if the funding you are applying for under this program is not related to expenses you covered with the funding you received previously from JeffSecure.
6. How do I apply for funding under this program?
Log into Banner https://banner.jefferson.edu and then click on the ARP Act grant to sign into the online application.
7. How do I apply for funding under the JeffSecure Program?
Visit: https://www.jefferson.edu/life-at-jefferson/jeffsecure-emergency-fund.html for more information on JeffSecure.
8. When will I know if I am receiving funding under this program?
Students will be notified of their award no later than Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021.
9. If I’m approved, how will I receive funding?
The approved amount of your ARP Act grant will be deposited directly to the account you have designated as your direct deposit account for refunds from your tuition account. Alternatively, you may elect on your application to have your grant applied to your outstanding Jefferson balance. If the money is provided directly to you, the money will be unencumbered and you may use the funds for the purpose that you identified in your application.