CRRSAA and ARP Posting Requirements October 2021

The following information is posted in accordance with Section 314(c) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 and in accordance with 2 CFR 200.328 and 2 CFR 200.329 for the American Rescue Plan Act, 2021.

1. LSCO developed an online application that allowed students to apply for the CRRSAA funds.
   • Students were required to submit a completed application to be considered.
   • Applications were available until April 30, 2021.
   • Students were notified via LSCO student email of their award status.
   • Students received either a check or a direct deposit for the award. 
   • Awards were issued May 11, 2021.
   • A total of 303 students were awarded.
2. Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) signed and returned to the Department of Education, the Certification and Agreement statement.
3. LSCO received $521,660 from the Department of Education pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
4. Disbursement details are as follows:
   • The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act as of June 30, 2021 was $521,660.
   • The Institutional portion of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act is/will fund additional Emergency Financial Aid Grants as scholarships for both Summer 2021 and Fall 2021.
     1. As of June 30, 2021, a total of $231,285 has been awarded as additional scholarships to students to assist with the cost of tuition and fees.
     2. As of September 30, 2021, a total of $948,666 has been awarded as additional scholarships to students to assist with the cost of tuition and fees.
5. The method used by LSCO to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act is based on the following:
   • Distribution of emergency aid funds will be considered for LSCO students that:
     1. Have incurred expenses related to the disruption of campus activities due to COVID-19;
     2. Are enrolled at LSCO during the Spring 2021 semester;
     3. Submit an online application by the deadline
   • COVID-19 Emergency Aid Amounts
     1. Awards were issued on first come first serve basis.
     2. The estimated minimum award amount was $500.
     3. Actual total award amount totaled $1,721.65.
     4. As of July 10, 2021 there are no remaining funds.
6. LSCO is developing the process in which students will be able to apply and/or qualify for the ARP funds.
7. To date, no ARP funds have been spent or awarded.