Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund I, II, III
These relief funds consist of awards from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES, also referred to as HEERF I), the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA, also referred to as HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP, also referred to as HEERF III). The funds were distributed to institutions of higher education in order to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
For OCtech Students:
HEERF funds provide assistance to qualified students in need during the pandemic. This assistance was created to help students stay in college and meet their educational goals, ultimately securing a better financial future. For qualifications and other details, view the below FAQ’s. Should you have any questions or need additional information about the award, please call 803.535.1224 or email Dr. Sandra Davis at davisss@octech.edu.
Student Aid Reporting
Questions and Answers
For OCtech Institution of Higher Education
HEERF funds for institutional use provide resources for costs related to providing technology hardware and software upgrades due to moving students to an online learning environment, personal protective equipment (PPE), enabling social distancing in classrooms and offices campus-wide, replacing lost revenue from decreases in enrollment, and other expenses related to COVID-19. The funds reported below include both the Institutional portion Section 18004 (a)(1) and Minority Serving Institutions Section 18004(a)(2).
