CARES Emergency Relief Grants
On April 15, 2020, Franklin College entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education in an effort to provide assistance to students who have been adversely impacted by the recent COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the disruption of campus operations as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Franklin College assures that no less than 50 percent of the funds received under the CARES Act will be used to provide Emergency Relief Grants to roughly 800 eligible students. The Emergency Relief Grant funds – totaling $535,937 – were received from the U.S. Department of Education on April 30, 2020.
Distribution option: Direct Payments (i.e. checks)
CARES Statistics
| Calendar Month | Total Number of Emergency Relief Grant Recipients | Total Amount of Emergency Relief Grant Funding Distributed |
| As of May 31, 2020 | 403 | $201,250 |
| As of June 30, 2020 | 419 | $207,350 |
| As of July 31, 2020 | 423 | $209,550 |
| August 31, 2020 | 424 | $210,300 |
| September 21, 2020 | 752 | $535,937 |
CARES Method Used to Determine Amount Allocated
| Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Amount Allocated |
| 0-5576 (i.e. Pell Grant eligible) | $750-1,300 |
| 5712-8500 | $500-1,000 |
| 8501-10,000 | $400-800 |
| 10,001-20,000 | $300-600 |
| Greater than 20,000 | $200 |
| Non-EFC related | $200 |
CRRSA Emergency Relief Grants
On January 17, 2021, Franklin College received supplemental funding through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act enacted by Congress this past December. Franklin College assures that no less than $535,937 of these funds will be used to provide Emergency Relief Grants to eligible students who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic resulting in the need for assistance to cover related costs/expenses such as tuition/fees, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), and/or child care. The College has identified roughly 850 students who may qualify for assistance. Per the CRRSA Act statute, distributions must be prioritized by demonstrated financial need. To document a student’s demonstrated financial need, a FAFSA must be on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
Distribution options: Direct Payment (check), Student Account Payment (distribution applied to the student’s account balance)
CRRSA Statistics
| Calendar Month | Total Number of Emergency Relief Grant Recipients | Total Amount of Emergency Relief Grant Funding Distributed |
| As of February 28, 2021 | 50 | $34,500 |
| As of March 31, 2021 | 735 | $506,400 |
| As of April 30, 2021 | 758 | $522,050 |
| As of May 31, 2021 | 761 | $535,937 |
CRRSA Method Used to Determine Amount Allocated
| Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Amount Allocated |
| 0-5711 (i.e. Pell Grant eligible) | $1,000 |
| 5712-8500 | $750 |
| 8501-10,000 | $600 |
| 10,001-20,000 | $500 |
| Greater than 20,000 | $400 |
ARP Emergency Relief Grants
On May 20, 2021, Franklin College received supplemental funding through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 signed into law in March 2021. Franklin College assures that no less than $1,375,404 of these funds will be used to provide Emergency Relief Grants to eligible students who have been adversely impacted by the pandemic resulting in the need for assistance to cover Cost of Attendance (COA) related expenses such as tuition/fees, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), and/or child care. The college has identified roughly 900 students who may qualify for assistance. Per the ARP Act statute, distributions will be prioritized by demonstrated financial need.
Distribution options: Direct Payment (check), Student Account Payment (distribution applied to the student’s account balance)
ARP Statistics
| Calendar Month | Total Number of Emergency Relief Grant Recipients | Total Amount of Emergency Relief Grant Funding Distributed |
| As of May 31, 2021 | 1 | $400 |
| As of June 30, 2021 | 247 | $368,300 |
| As of July 31, 2021 | 250 | $381,300 |
| As of August 31, 2021 | 250 | $381,300 |
| As of September 30, 2021 | 250 | $381,300 |
| As of October 31, 2021 | 774 | $861,800 |
| As of November 30, 2021 | 855 | $870,350 |
| As of December 31, 2021 | 886 | $907,312 |
| As of January 31, 2022 | 886 | $907,312 |
| As of February 28, 2022 | 923 | $1,175,062 |
| As of March 29, 2022 | 994 | $1,375,404 |
ARP Method Used to Determine Amount Allocated
| Expected Family Contribution (EFC) | Amount Allocated |
| 0-5846 (i.e. Pell Grant eligible) | $1,000 |
| 5847-8500 | $700-$750 |
| 8501-10,000 | $450-$500 |
| 10,001-20,000 | $350-$400 |
| Greater than 20,000 | $250-$300 |
| Non-EFC-related | $150-$200 |