Higher Ed Relief Fund Skip to content Skip to Chat HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND (HEERF) II & III WGU Statement and HEERF Reporting About Higher Education Emergency Relief (HEERF) II & III WGU students were included in the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) II & III, which was authorized through passage of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act in December 2020. This federal funding is being disbursed as student emergency aid grants. Eligible students who may be experiencing financial hardships because of the pandemic will receive grants to offset the cost of attendance. Funding can be used to ease financial burdens related to tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health needs), and childcare. How Will Grants be Communicated and Disbursed to Students? Eligible students receive email communications about their emergency aid grant eligibility with instructions on how to claim the funds. Disbursements are made via direct deposit, paper check, or a prepaid debit card. How Can Students Spend HEERF Grants? Students may spend their grants for any expense related to their cost of attendance such as: tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health), and childcare. Students do not need to report to the federal government how they spend their HEERF II and III grant and do not need to report the funds as income on their federal tax return. What Aid is Available for Students Who Were Not Eligible for HEERF II & III? WGU recognizes that with more than 130,000 Night Owls, many more students may be experiencing financial hardships than we are able to help with federal HEERF money. WGU endeavors to help as many students as possible. For those who were not eligible for HEERF II & III emergency grants, several options are available. Visit Student Financial Resources for scholarships, grants, and other support. Scholarships are Available WGU has a number of scholarships available. See if there is one that might help you make your education more affordable. See All Scholarships HEERF Quarterly Reporting Western Governors University has signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement form. Pursuant to the requirements under the CRRSAA and ARP, 100% of funds will be used for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students. Reporting Quarter Total Grant Received by WGU: WGU Disbursement to Date: Students Who Received an Emergency Grant: Estimated Eligible Students*: June 2021 $22,136,335 $18,534,550 11,988 22,590 September 2021 $37,094,272 $4,658,500 2,369 4,307 December 2021 $0 $23,137,000 14,541 22,671 March 2022 $0 $12,327,000 10,404 22,046 Reporting Quarter Total Grant Received by WGU: Reporting Quarter WGU Disbursement to Date: Reporting Quarter Students Who Received an Emergency Grant: Reporting Quarter Estimated Eligible Students*: June 2021 $22,136,335 June 2021 $18,534,550 June 2021 11,988 June 2021 22,590 September 2021 $37,094,272 September 2021 $4,658,500 September 2021 2,369 September 2021 4,307 December 2021 $0 December 2021 $23,137,000 December 2021 14,541 December 2021 22,671 March 2022 $0 March 2022 $12,327,000 March 2022 10,404 March 2022 22,046 June 2022 03339400_HEERF_Q22022_070722.pdf Methodology: For full disclosure of HEERF II and HEERF III eligibility and award methodology, grant amounts, and method of disbursement, click the button. Get Info on HEERF June 2022 03339400_HEERF_Q22022_070722.pdf June 2022 June 2022 Get Info on HEERF Methodology: For full disclosure of HEERF II and HEERF III eligibility and award methodology, grant amounts, and method of disbursement, click the button. The University Accreditation Newsroom Careers WGU Store For Students Student Portal Admissions Catalog Title IX Alumni Services Achievement Wallet Most Visited Links Business Programs Bachelor's Degrees Student Experience Online Degrees Scholarships Support Military Scholarships Financial Aid Faculty Testimonials Student Communities Cookie Policy