Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds

CARES Act / HEERF I

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. All awards from this first round of funding have been distributed to eligible UCSF students.

CRRSAA / HEERF II

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. Financial Aid awards began disbursing funds to eligible students on April 28, 2021.

ARP / HEERF III

The American Rescue Plan (ARP) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. Financial Aid awards began disbursing funds to eligible students on October 26, 2021.

International Students

International students should not complete the FAFSA, but instead should submit the International Student Application for Federal Student Emergency Grant Awards application, created for the purpose of assessing financial need. There is no other application necessary.

 

CARES Act FAQs

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I
(HEERF I)

CRRSAA FAQs

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II
(HEERF II)

ARP & SAIHE FAQs

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III
(HEERF III)

Supplemental Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education
(SAIHE/HEERF II)

 

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Quarterly Report