Coronavirus

The following information is for the Department of Education as a stipulation of our grant agreements and was updated on January 8, 2021 — FINAL.

1. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary acknowledges the execution of our Certification and Agreement of the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on April 22, 2020. We acknowledge and accept all items within the agreement including the distribution of 50% of the funds received under 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
2. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary received a total of $133,883 to support Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
3. As of December 31, 2020, 69 grants totaling $133,883 have been provided. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s application launched May 29, 2020.
4. The total estimated number of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary students who are eligible to participate in the program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act, is 265.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act, 69.
6. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary has developed an online application process. The applications will be reviewed and managed by a team consisting of department members from Financial Aid, Student Accounts and Student Life. Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and students will be notified via email when an award is made. Students may apply for up to $2,000. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary also identified a high risk category of students and have awarded funds to these students based on eligibility. Students may receive funds from the application process and as part of the high risk category. The awards will be processed through the Student Accounts office and transferred to the student via EFT.
7. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will utilize a multi-channel approach in communicating to students about this opportunity. Students will be sent an email concerning the availability of funds and the application process. Also, a link to the application will be provided on Gordon-Conwell’s Coronavirus Updates and Resources web page.

CRRSAA Reporting – Student Funding

The following information is for the Department of Education as a stipulation of our grant agreements and was updated on April 10, 2022 – FINAL.

1. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary acknowledges the execution of our Certification and Agreement of the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on April 22, 2020. We acknowledge and accept all items within the agreement including the distribution of the required funds received under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA – HEERF II) to provide grants to students.
2. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary received a total of $133,883 in CRRSAA Funding to support Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
3. As of March 31, 2021, 145 grants totaling $133,883 have been provided.
4. Approximately 1,500 students at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are eligible to receive grants from the CRRSAA Funding.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant is 145.
6. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will be using both a lump sum (for high need students) and an application process to disburse these funds to the students. Students may receive funds from both methods. The awards will be processed through the Student Accounts office and the awards will be transferred to the student’s bank account via EFT. Students will be allowed to retain these awards on their student account if that preference is provided to the Student Accounts office in writing.
7. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will communicate this opportunity to students via email. Students will be sent an email concerning the availability of funds and the application process. Also, a link to the application will be provided on Gordon-Conwell’s Coronavirus Updates and Resources web page.

ARP Reporting – Student Funding

The following information is for the Department of Education as a stipulation of our grant agreements and was updated on April 10, 2022 – FINAL.

1. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary acknowledges the execution of our Certification and Agreement of the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on April 22, 2020. We acknowledge and accept all items within the agreement including the distribution of the required funds received under the American Rescue Plan (ARP – HEERF III) to provide grants to students.
2. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary received a total of $455,932 in ARP Funding to support Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
3. As of March 31, 2021, 425 grants totaling $455,932 have been provided.
4. Approximately 1,500 students at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary are eligible to receive grants from the ARP Funding.
5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant is 425.
6. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will be using both a lump sum (for high need students) and an application process to disburse these funds to the students. Students may receive funds from both methods. The awards will be processed through the Student Accounts office and the awards will be transferred to the student’s bank account via EFT. Students will be allowed to retain these awards on their student account if that preference is provided to the Student Accounts office in writing.
7. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary will communicate this opportunity to students via email. Students will be sent an email concerning the availability of funds and the application process. Also, a link to the application will be provided on Gordon-Conwell’s Coronavirus Updates and Resources web page.