In March 2021, congressional leaders introduced and passed the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, providing $39.6 billion in support to institutions of higher education to serve students.

Louisiana Delta Community College has chosen the following eligibility guidelines in determining recipients:

• Any individual who is or was enrolled as of beginning June 1, 2021, excluding
  • prisoners,
  • high school,
  • visiting and non-matriculating students,
  • cross enrolled students whose “home institution” is a non-LCTCS college
  • Employees of the institutions.
• In cases where a student is enrolled in two (2) or more LCTCS colleges, the college where the student is taking the most hours as of (insert date) will award the funds. Such students should not receive more than one (1) payment per payment period.
• Workforce students will include those enrolled in a Workforce training program of 40 or more hours.
• Adult Ed students will include those with 40 or more instructional hours.
• Students with active enrollment for Summer 2021
  • Summer disbursement will include Term 202130 for credit students and attendance July 1, 2021 – August 4, 2021 for Adult Ed and Non-Credit students.
• Students with active enrollment for Fall 2021
  • Fall disbursement will include Term 202210 for credit and non-credit students and Adult Ed students enrolled August 5, 2021 – October 19, 2021.
• Students with active enrollment for Winter 2021
  • Winter disbursement will include Term 202220 for credit and non-credit students and Adult Ed students enrolled October 20, 2021 – December 31, 2021.
• Students with active enrollment for Spring 2022
  • To be determined

Students will receive their grants through their Bank Mobile account.

If you have not previously setup your Bank Mobile Refund Choice you should do so now by:

1. Log into LoLA
2. Click on the Student tab (or menu option if on a mobile device)
3. Locate the “Student Accounts Section” (may need to scroll down if on a mobile device)
4. Click on the “Select Refund Choice” link
5. Follow any additional on-screen instructions that are provided

Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 enrollment – October and November 2021
Winter 2021 – January 2022
Spring 2022 - To be determined

Students awarded a HEERF III Grant may use this award to pay for school or any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to COVID-19, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare. It is important to note that this emergency financial aid grant does not have to be repaid. Students may also use the funds towards any unpaid balance at the college.

No. These are emergency grant funds and do not need to be repaid.

A total of 1,193 student were awarded an Emergency Federal Aid Grant for Summer 2021 during October and November 2021.  Funds were distributed to Credit, Non-Credit and Adult Ed students.  The amount paid was $75 per credit hour up to 12 credit hours.  Non-Credit and Adult Ed students who received at least 40 instructional hours were awarded based on 6 credit hours.

A total of 3,104 student were awarded an Emergency Federal Aid Grant for Fall 202 during October and November 2021.  Funds were distributed to Credit, non-Credit and Adult Ed students.  The amount paid was $75 per credit hour up to 12 credit hours.  Non-Credit and Adult Ed students who received at least 40 instructional hours were awarded based on 6 credit hours.

Every college received a different amount of funds from the United States Department of Education. Because each college had a different amount of money and a different number of eligible students, grant amounts will vary by college.

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) signed into law on December 27, 2020, gave the U.S. Department of Education funds to distribute to institutions of higher education through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II).

Louisiana Community & Technical Colleges have chosen the following eligibility guidelines in determining recipients:

• Students with active enrollment for Spring 2021 as of February 18, 2021
• Students who filed a FAFSA and who were considered eligible for the Federal Pell Grant based on the estimated family contribution,
• Students who are considered an eligible citizen or non-citizen verified through FAFSA completion, and
• Students who are considered degree-seeking.

The following students are excluded from receiving a HEERF Grant:

• Prisoners
• High School/Dual Enrolled
• Adult Basic Education Students
• Non-credit, Non-degree seeking
• Visiting and non-matriculating students
• Cross-enrolled students whose “home institution” is a non-LCTCS College
• Employees of the institutions

In the rare instance where a student is enrolled in two (2) or more LCTCS colleges, the college where the student is taking the most hours during the Spring 2021 semester will award the funds. Such students should not receive more than one (1) payment for the Spring 2021 semester.

A total of 1,745 eligible students received an Emergency Federal Aid Grant in the amount of $848.73 as of March 2, 2021.

Every college received a different amount of funds from the United States Department of Education. Because each college had a different amount of money and a different number of eligible students, grant amounts will vary by college. Colleges awarded emergency financial aid grant based on the award.

Students will receive their grants through their Bank Mobile account.

No. These are emergency grant funds and do not have to be repaid.

Students awarded a HEERF II Grant may use this award to pay for school or any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to COVID-19, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare. It is important to note that this emergency financial aid grant does not have to be repaid. Students may also use the funds towards any unpaid balance at the college.

Please call 318-345-9005.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“Cares Act”) was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020. The Act provides funds to colleges to give to eligible students to assist with costs related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus. Louisiana Delta Community College received a total of $1,481,878 from the Department of Education pursuant to the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Federal Aid Grants to Students.

Students with active enrollment in a Title IV eligible program between March 1-31, 2020, who filed a FAFSA no later than March 13, 2020, and who were eligible to receive Title IV funds within the spring semester, excluding incarcerated individuals; cross-enrolled students whose “home institution” is a non-LCTCS college; and students enrolled only in online courses during March 1-31, 2020.

The United States Department of Education’s guidelines state that students must meet requirements as outlined in Section 484 of the Higher Education Act. So, to receive these grant funds students must:

• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a degree or certificate program
• Not be enrolled in elementary or secondary school
• For currently enrolled students, be making satisfactory academic progress
• Not owe an overpayment on Title IV grants or loans
• Not be in default on a Title IV loan
• File "as part of the original financial aid application process" a certification that includes
• A statement of educational purpose
• Student's SSN
• Be a U.S. citizen or national, permanent resident, or other eligible noncitizen
• Have returned fraudulently obtained Title IV funds if convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to charges
• Not have fraudulently received Title IV loans in excess of annual or aggregate limits
• Have repaid Title IV loan amounts in excess of annual or aggregate limits if obtained inadvertently
• Have Selective Service registration verified
• Have Social Security Number verified
• Not have a federal or state conviction for drug possession or sale while receiving Title IV aid, with certain time limitation

A total of 1,721 eligible students under Section 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, received an Emergency Federal Aid Grant in the amount of $861.06 as of May 12, 2020.

Every college received a different amount of funds from the United States Department of Education. Because each college had a different amount of money and a different number of eligible students, grant amounts will vary by college. Colleges awarded emergency financial aid grant based ont the award

Students will receive their grants through their Bank Mobile account.

These are emergency grant funds and do not have to be repaid.

There are no specific restrictions on how you should use your funds. However, students are encouraged to use the funds to help them to continue attending college. That might mean buying a computer or internet service so you can attend online classes, for example.

No, only students who were enrolled in courses between March 1-31, 2020 are eligible because that is the time period in which campus disruptions occurred.

No, only students who had demonstrated Title IV eligibility by submitting a FAFSA by the day a national emergency was declared (March 13, 2020) are eligible.

According to the United States Department of Education, the funds are for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, and students who were enrolled exclusively online would not have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations.

No. The number of classes or credit hours a student was enrolled in for the spring semester does not in any way affect whether they are eligible for the funds or not.

Please call 318-345-9005.