COVID-19 Archives - Âé¶ąAV /tag/covid-19/ Career Training For A Better Life Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:18:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 /wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-Untitled-design-56-32x32.png COVID-19 Archives - Âé¶ąAV /tag/covid-19/ 32 32 Âé¶ąAV Recognizes Drivers during 2021 National Truck Driver Appreciation Week /nti-recognizes-drivers-during-2021-national-truck-driver-appreciation-week/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:15:48 +0000 /?p=7190

Maine —Âé¶ąAV, along with American Trucking Associations and the entire trucking industry is beginning a weeklong celebration of the millions of professional truck drivers who deliver America’s freight safely and securely every day.

“Our nation’s professional truck drivers deliver for America in the most important ways, and they are deserving of our praise, recognition, and appreciation,” said Jim Liponis, President of Âé¶ąAV. “We’re proud to work in an industry filled with so many honorable people, none more so than the American truck driver. We are thrilled to have an opportunity to recognize their hard work and dedication during this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.”

Celebrated annually, this year’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 12-18, 2020 and takes on a special meaning due to the heroic role truck drivers took on during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professional truck drivers stepped up when they were needed most and have kept the economy on its feet despite facing unprecedented obstacles.

There are more than 3.6 million professional truck drivers nationwide – delivering the essential goods our families rely on – from food to fuel to medicine to clothing. The hard-working men and women behind the wheel safely transport over 10 billion tons of goods and products every year, which accounts for 70% of America’s total annual freight. 80% of U.S. communities depend solely on trucking to deliver goods.

This year, Âé¶ąAV asks you to join them and ATA in recognizing the significant contributions our professional truck drivers make to our lives. Their efforts contribute greatly to our quality of life and truly move America forward.

To learn more about how essential the trucking industry is, and for more information on NTDAW 2021, please visit .

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Pay For School With These Free Programs /pay-for-school-with-these-free-programs/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 19:30:02 +0000 /?p=6643
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Paying for school is not something you want to spend time worrying about. It’s a barrier to entry for a lot of people. But, thanks to new and extended programs from the local and federal government, there are a LOT of funds available.

This post explains how you can use these programs to pay for your tuition. The funds are available to everyone, and you won’t have to pay anything back, but they won’t be available forever. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to bring your cost of education down.

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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II And III

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 created the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The fund provides financial support to postsecondary students who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an application and approval process, but these funds are very easy to access and are being overlooked by many who qualify.

The individual grants are explained below, along with instructions on how to apply and receive your grant money.

CRRSAA: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II)

As part of the , financial aid grants are available to any students who are attending Âé¶ąAV. These funds can be used for any part of the student’s cost of attendance, or for costs that may arise due to the Coronavirus. That includes:

  • Tuition;
  • Lost wages;
  • Food;
  • Housing and rent;
  • Healthcare;
  • Child care;
  • Technology costs;

Âé¶ąAV has received the amount of $285,105 to disperse to students who apply for the funds.

How To Apply For HEERF II Funds

Applying is easy, can be done online, and only takes a few minutes. To begin the application process and receive your grant funds as soon as possible, complete the application form.

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ARP: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III)

As part of the , financial aid grants are available to any students attending Âé¶ąAV. These funds can be used for any part of the student’s cost of attendance. Âé¶ąAV has received the amount of $170,451 to disperse to students who apply for the funds.

How To Apply For HEERF III Funds

To receive grant funds from this newer program, students must demonstrate their need through their FAFSA. The funds will be automatically dispersed to students accounts instead of to the student directly.

FAFSA School Code For Âé¶ąAV: 041851

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Maine State Education Grant

Every year, the State of Maine awards education grant money to approximately 12,500 students attending postsecondary schools. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is . Below is a summary of the changes being implemented to the program.

Filing Deadline Extension

The filing deadline for students has been extended. This is due to the continued uncertainty from the pandemic and below average numbers of students applying for the grant. Students who are interested in the funds should complete their 2021-2022 FAFSA as soon as possible.

Award Amount Increased

As a result of a $10 million funding increase from the Maine State Legislature, the awards have been increased for both full and part-time students. Full-time student awards have been increased from $1,500 to $2,500. And part-time student awards have been increased from $750 to $1,250.

How To Apply For The Grant Money

To be considered for the grant money, students must complete the 2021-2022 FAFSA and meet certain criteria.

Criteria to be eligible:

  • Be a Maine resident.
  • Have a FAFSA Estimated Financial Contribution (EFC) of $7,000.
  • Must meet hour requirements:
    • 320 hours at full-time from July 1st, 2021 – December 31st, 2021
    • 160 hours at part-time status from July 1st, 2021 – December 31st, 2021.

If you haven’t completed your FAFSA yet, do so immediately. The FAFSA is free and available to everyone. It’s quick, easy, and is the first step to paying for your education.

FAFSA School Code For Âé¶ąAV: 041851

Conclusion

To summarize, there is a lot of money available to Maine postsecondary students. But, these funds won’t be around forever. Don’t leave money sitting on the table! Thousands of dollars in financial aid is left untouched each year because no one applies for it. Don’t miss out.

If you have any questions about grant money or paying for school, contact Âé¶ąAV directly or visit our Office of Financial Aid webpage.

You can also email the Financial Aid Office anytime at finaid@ntinnow.edu

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Reporting requirements for CRRSA ACT (HEERF II) Grant for Students /reporting-requirements-for-crrsa-act-heerf-ii-grant-for-students/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:36:18 +0000 /?p=5893 Reporting requirements for CRRSA ACT (HEERF II) Grant for Students

  1. Âé¶ąAV signed and returned to the Department on 4/2/2021 the Certification and Agreement. Âé¶ąAV intends to use, no less than 100 percent of the funds received under Section 314(c)(3) of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) to provide HEERF II grants directly to students.
  2. The total amount of funds that Âé¶ąAV will receive from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $285,105.
  3. As of 6/30/2021 Âé¶ąAV has released $111,000 of the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 314(c)(3) of the CCRSAA.
  4. The CRRSAA requires that institutions prioritize students with exceptional need, such as students who receive Pell Grants, in awarding financial aid grants to students. To prioritize grants to students with exceptional need, Âé¶ąAV has defined maximum award limits for students based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from the FAFSA, which is a standardized data element used to confirm financial need. Those students who had a zero EFC and received max Pell grant received $1,000 HEERF II grant.  Those who received any denomination of Pell other than max received $750 HEERF II grant.  Lastly, those that did not receive Pell or their program is not eligible for Pell grant received $500 HEERF II grant.

Âé¶ąAV estimates 190 students at our institution may be eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus may eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 314(c)(3) of the CRRSAA.

  1. As of 6/30/2021, there are 139 students at Âé¶ąAV that has received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 314(c)(3) of the CRRSSAA.
  2. Âé¶ąAV has set 3 requirements for students to be eligible for the Emergency Financial Aid Grant. The first requirement is that students must activity participating in a program with Âé¶ąAV when they apply and approved for the grant.  The second requirement is that students must complete Âé¶ąAV’s HEERF II application and present financial need as defined in the Higher Education Act.  The third and final requirement is that they must have a completed FAFSA on file and must be U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens with a valid social security number.  If students meet all requirements listed above, students will receive either $500, $750, or $1,000 in the HEERF II grant as defined above in section 4.
  3. On 5/1/2021, Âé¶ąAV sent emails to all active students in regards to the CRRSAA and directions on how to apply for the HEERF II grant. In addition, you can find on Âé¶ąAV’s website the HEERF II policy and application form.  All students are encouraged to go to Âé¶ąAV’s website to learn about the HEERF II grant and apply.  Below are emails of communication sent to students;

 

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Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act Sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion /quarterly-budget-and-expenditure-reporting-under-cares-act-sections-18004a1-institutional-portion-3/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:50:46 +0000 /?p=5073

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