CRRSAA Fund
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA)
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) was signed into law on December 27, 2020. The CRRSAA established additional funding through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) to address needs directly related to the coronavirus.
Similar to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act with HEERF I funds, the CRRSAA - HEERF II funds are distributed as grants with appropriate use stipulations. The CRRSAA student grants must be used to cover expenses related to the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to the coronavirus. Cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, room, board, books and supplies, personal and travel expenses. Emergency costs can include items such as health care (including mental health care), or childcare. Unlike the CARES Act, the CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell grants.
Our goal is to distribute the CRRSAA student grants as widely and equitably as possible, while prioritizing students with exceptional need. A formula-based process will be used to distribute the bulk of CRRSAA funds to students. However, a portion will be available via an application process whereby students can request funds based on emergency costs incurred due to the coronavirus.
Funds will be distributed based on the student’s “Expected Family Contribution” (EFC) as determined by the FAFSA.
All students who are eligible for funding will receive an award notification sent to their Hood email.
| EFC | Undergrad Full-Time Student Award | Undergrad Part-Time Student Award | Grad Full-Time Student Award | Grad Part-Time Student Award |
| $0 - $5,600 | $1,000 | $500 | $500 | $250 |
| $5,601 - $20,000 | $600 | $300 | $300 | $150 |
No. These are grants and do not have to be repaid.
No. Any amount you receive from CRRSAA will not have any impact on other financial aid you may be eligible to receive.
No, grant funds from the CRRSAA Fund are not considered financial aid awarded to you and will not affect your financial aid package.
Hood will award a portion of the CRRSAA funds via an application process. Applications will be available beginning April 2, 2021, and will remain available until all funds have been awarded. The application can be found here.
Once the application has been submitted, please allow approximately two weeks for us to process your request. You will receive an email message after your application has been reviewed.
Students who do not receive a CRRSAA grant, but still have financial need, should contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@hood.edu.
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