MVC | NC | RCC | |
Available Funding | $ 1,840,922 | $ 1,761,528 | $ 5,415,766 |
Eligible Students | 4181 | 3460 | 12998 |
Total # of Applications | 1881 | 1968 | 6494 |
- Ineligible Applications | 725 | 829 | 2497 |
- Eligible Applications | 1156 | 1139 | 3997 |
Total Award | $ 578,000 (31%) | $ 569,500 (32%) | $1,998,500 (37%) |
Remaining Funds | $1,262,922 | $1,192,028 | $3,417,266 |
Grant Distribution Information
A RCCD task force in consultation with student representatives determined how CARE Act funds will be distributed based on Department of Education eligibility criteria and need. The application — along with a scoring rubric (see below) — will guide the task force in determining awards. Only students who submit an application and demonstrate a COVID-19 related need will be eligible for monies. Funds are limited.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Emergency Aid Plan
CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions
Summer 2020 Timeline for remaining CARES Act funding
Application Open: June 15 – 26, 2020
Anticipated Disbursement: July 9, 2020
Fall 2020 Timeline for remaining CARES Act funding
Application Open: August 31 – Sept 11, 2020
Anticipated Disbursement: Sept 24, 2020
Funding Scoring Rubric
Based on Student Records* (Category Total Points Possible: 9)
- Pell Eligible (2 points)
- California Promise Program Eligible (1 point)
- EOPS (1 point)
- Foster Youth (1 point)
- Veteran (1 point)
- Documented Disability (1 point)
- CalWORKs (1 point)
- First Generation (1 point)
*This information is currently being compiled by the District IE Team and IT using Spring 2020 data
Based on Application Answers (Category Total Points Possible: 13)
- Reduction in work hours due to COVID 19
- Student (1 point)
- Family Member(s) (1 point)
- Laid off due to COVID-19
- Student (1 point)
- Family Member(s) (1 point)
- Food Insecurity / Hunger (1 point)
- Housing Insecurity / Homelessness (1 point)
- Food Cost (1 point)
- Housing Cost (1 point)
- Technology Expenses (1 point)
- Health Care/Medical Expenses (1 point)
- Child Care Expenses (1 point)
- Transportation Expenses (1 point)
- Other (1 point)
Total Points Possible: 22
CARES Act Application
- Step 1: Login to your Student Portal (WebAdvisor)
- Step 2: Go to the Financial Aid Menu and select “CARES APPLICATION"
- Step 3: Complete the Application
- Step 4: Click Acknowledgement Statement
- Step 5: Submit
Upon successful submission, you will receive notification on the screen and via email.
Applications will be accepted until May 8. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure that their applications are considered while funds are still available.
For questions, contact your college financial aid office.