Cares Act Updates
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES ACT) includes funds to assist postsecondary institutions in responding to COVID-19, including the ability to provide emergency financial aid grants to students. This page will be used to report information and updates to our community.
CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) – Student Aid
Pasco County Schools has received the funds for Student Aid. These funds are currently being processed for distribution to qualifying students. Students will receive an email from the Financial Aid Office with information about dates/times to pick up their funds.
Email Communication to Students
Student Eligibility and Affidavit
Student Acknowledge of Receipt of Funds
*Contact Stacie Reinhart, Financial Aid Specialist if you have questions about eligibility or the process to receive funds. sreinhar@pasco.k12.fl.us
CARES Accountability Report (July 28, 2020)
CARES Accountability Report (August 24, 2020)
CARES Accountability Report (September 24, 2020)
CARES Accountability Report (October 22, 2020)
Cares Accountability Report (November 10, 2020)
Cares Accountability Report (December 15, 2020)
Cares Accountability Report (January 15, 2021)
Cares Accountability Report (February 23, 2021)
Cares Accountability Report (March 4, 2021)
American Rescue Plan Student Aid (January 11, 2022)
CARES Act – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) – Institutional Portion
The Institutional Portion of funds will be used for student technology, personal protective equipment (PPE) and the expansion of current programs to meet the demands of our local workforce.
CARES Act – Education Stabilization Fund (HEERF)
Year One Report (2020 – 21 SY)
Year Two Report (2021 – 22 SY)
Year Three Report (2022 – 23 SY)
CARES Act – Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) – Rapid Credentialing
Rapid Credentialing funds will be used to expand the Welding Technology Program and Patient Care Technician Program to meet the demands of our local workforce. Both of these programs can be completed in 600 hours. Students in the Welding Technology Program will have the opportunity to obtain employment through On the Job Training and continue toward completion of the full Welding Technology Program. Students who complete the Patient Care Technician Program will be prepared to enter the healthcare industry with five recognized industry credentials.