Cares Act Emergency Relief Funds

Empire Beauty School acknowledges that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CARES Act to the Department of Education. Per the agreement, Empire Beauty School will use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) to provide Emergency Financial Aid grants to students.

CARES ACT HEERF STUDENT GRANT REPORT

CARES ACT HEERF INSTITUTIONAL GRANT REPORTS

First Report

• OPEID 02334300
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 02314200
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 02173200
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 02079400
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 01260600
  March 13, 2020 - November 30, 2020
• OPEID 01054200
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 00966400
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 00945900
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 00817800
  March 13, 2020 - November 30, 2020
• OPEID 00757300
  March 13, 2020 - January 31, 2021

Q4

• OPEID 02334300
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 02314200
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 02173200
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 02079400
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 01260600
  March 13, 2020 - November 30, 2020
• OPEID 01054200
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 00966400
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 00945900
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 00817800
  March 13, 2020 - November 30, 2020
• OPEID 00757300
  March 13, 2020 - January 31, 2021

Q1 2021

• OPEID 00757300
  March 13, 2020 - January 31, 2021
• OPEID 00945900
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 00966400
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 01054200
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 01260600
  March 13, 2020 - November 30, 2020
• OPEID 02079400
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020
• OPEID 02334300
  March 13, 2020 - December 31, 2020

ELIGIBILTY METHODOLOGY

The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

For the initial awarding of HEERF funding, Empire Beauty School determined eligible students must meet the following criteria:

• FAFSA on file and eligible for Title IV funding
• Must be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Cannot be in Default on a Title IV Loan or owe an Overpayment on a Title IV Grant
• Enrolled in an eligible program

INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDANCE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS

Empire Beauty School sent a student portal message and text message to students instructing them to go to empire.edu/cares-act for instructions on how to access the Cares Act Emergency Relief funds.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Any additional questions or assistance, please email the Financial Assistance Department at empirecares@empire.edu.

FAQ's

Q: What is the CARES Emergency Grant?

A: The United States Government has allocated funds to Empire Beauty School for us to help our students who have an emergency situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to going to school online:
These items could be the cost of food and housing due to a loss of income, needing to overcome technology challenges to be able to continue school online, childcare challenges due to school being out of school for the remainder of the year, or other situations due to the pandemic.

Q: How much will the CARES ACT Emergency Grant be for?

A: Depending upon the campus you attend and based upon your processed FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC), you can receive anywhere between $134.82 to $2,085.55.

Q: Am I eligible to receive an Emergency grant?

A: You must be eligible for Title IV Financial Aid.
If you completed a FAFSA and have received a Pell grant and/or a Direct student loan, you are likely eligible for this grant.
If you have not completed a FAFSA, you still may complete one in order to see if you are eligible.
If you complete a FAFSA or have completed a FAFSA and are ineligible for Title IV aid, you will not be eligible for this grant.

Q: Do I have to be PELL Grant eligible to be qualify for the Cares Emergency Grant?

A: No. You can be eligible for the Cares Emergency Grant even if you are not PELL Grant eligible.

Q: How do I apply for this grant?

A: To apply for the CARES Emergency Grant:

• We are no longer accepting applications.

Q: When will these funds be available?

A: These funds will become available approximately 10 business days after your application is processed.

Q: How will I know if I will receive the grant and how much it is?

A: You will receive an email letting you know you were approved and the amount.

Q: Are the grant funds taxable income?

A: No, according to the IRS website, this is not included in your gross 2020 income.

Q: Are there fees associated with the grant funds?

A: There is not a fee for receiving the grant funds, however there may be a fee imposed by your bank or retailer when cashing the check.

Q: Do I have to pay these funds back later?

A: No, these funds are considered grant funds and do not need to be repaid.

Q: Can this be applied towards my balance at Empire Beauty School?

A: No, these funds are designated by the U. S. Government to be used by our students for emergency situations caused by COVID-19 and are not to be retained as payment on your account.

Q: Who do I contact if I have additional questions?

A: You may contact the Financial Assistance Department with additional questions by email at empirecares@empire.edu. If you feel you need additional funds due to COVID-19, we suggest applying even if you are not sure if you are eligible.

COVID-19 pandemic and the necessary heath precautions, resources

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. At Empire Beauty School, the health and safety of our students, employees, and visitors are our top priority.

For the latest information on the spread of the new coronavirus, please refer to reliable sources, such as:

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• CDC COVID-19 Global Response Fact Sheet

Links to State Health Department Websites, State specific resources specific for COVID-19, and Links to information for healthcare professionals including testing information. In states where currently available, we provided COVID-19 hotlines to call:

ARIZONA

• Arizona Department of Health Services
• Arizona COVID-19 Information
• Arizona COVID-19 Clinician Fact Sheet

Arizona COVID-19 Hotline 1-844-542-8201

COLORADO

• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• Colorado COVID-19 Information

Colorado COVID-19 Hotline 303-389-1687 or 877-462-2911

FLORIDA

• Florida Department of Health
• Florida COVID-19 Information and Tool Kit

Florida COVID 19 Hotline 1-866-779-6121

GEORGIA

• Georgia Department of Public Health
• Georgia COVID-19 Information

ILLINOIS

• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Illinois COVID-19 Information

INDIANA

• Indiana Department of Health
• Indiana COVID-19 Information including Healthcare Providers

KENTUCKY

• Kentucky Department for Public Health
• Kentucky COVID-19 Information including Healthcare Providers

MAINE

• Maine Department of Health and Human Services
• Maine COVID-19 Information including Healthcare Providers

MARYLAND

• Maryland Department of Health
• Maryland COVID-19 Information including Healthcare Providers

Maryland COVID-19 suspected patient reporting line 410-767-6500

MASSACHUSETTS

• Massachusetts Department of Public Health
• Massachusetts COVID-19 Information
• Massachusetts COVID-19 Cases, Testing and Monitoring

Massachusetts COVID-19 Infectious Disease Reporting 617-983-6800

MICHIGAN

• Michigan Department of Public Health
• Michigan COVID-19 Information

MINNESOTA

• Minnesota Department of Health
• Minnesota COVID-19 Information

Minnesota COVID-19 Hotline 651-201-3920

NEW JERSEY

• New Jersey Department of Health
• New Jersey COVID-19 Information

New Jersey COVID-19 Hotline 1-800-222-1222

NEW YORK

• New York State Department of Health
• New York State COVID-19 Information

New York COVID-19 Hotline 888-364-3065

NORTH CAROLINA

• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• North Carolina COVID-19 Information

North Carolina COVID-19 Hotline 866-462-3821

OHIO

• Ohio Department of Health
• Ohio COVID-19 Resources for Local Health Districts and Providers

Ohio COVID-19 Hotline 1-833-427-5634

PENNSYLVANIA

• Pennsylvania Department of Health
• Pennsylvania COVID-19 Information

Pennsylvania COVID-19 Hotline 877-724-3258

RHODE ISLAND

• Rhode Island Department of Health
• Rhode Island COVID-19 Information

Rhode Island COVID-19 Hotline 401-222-8022

TENNESSEE

• Tennessee Department of Health
• Tennessee COVID-19 Information

Tennessee COVID-19 Hotline 877-857-2945

VIRGINIA

• Virginia Department of Health
• Virginia COVID-19 Information

WISCONSIN

• Wisconsin Department of Health Services
• Wisconsin COVID-19 Information
• Wisconsin COVID-19 Outbreaks