Students, including international students, who have been adversely impacted financially by the coronavirus pandemic may be eligible for funds granted to institutions of higher education through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III established by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). Emergency grants may be used for any component of cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or childcare.
Funds will automatically be issued to students who attended and did not withdraw during the following 2021 terms at Thomas College for any reason: Spring, Spring II, or Summer I. In order to receive these funds, it is important that your address is up to date with Thomas College. International students will need to call Jeannine Ross, Senior Director of Student Financial Services, at 207-859-1112 to provide banking information so funds may be wired to you.
Funds Disbursement
Funds will be disbursed following the approved Thomas College “block” method.
Undergraduate and Graduate Day Students
All students who were determined to be undergraduate or graduate day division students during the spring 2021 term who did not withdraw for any reason will be eligible for funds through ARP.
Funds will be disbursed as follows:
| EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) | ARP Amount* |
| $0 – $5,711 (Pell Eligible) | $2,500.00 |
| $5,712 0 $9,999 | $2,000.00 |
| $10,000 – $19,999 | $1,500.00 |
| $20,000 – $39,999 | $1,000.00 |
| $39,999 and up or No FASFA | $500.00 |
- Employee Dependents will receive half of the ARP amount shown above.
- Employees will only be eligible for $150.
- Amounts are based on full-time enrollment and will be prorated based on alternate enrollment.
Undergraduate Evening Students
All students who were determined to be undergraduate evening students during the Spring I 2021, Spring II 2021, or Summer I 2021 terms who did not withdraw for any reason will be eligible for funds through ARP.
Funds will be disbursed as follows:
| EFC | Enrollment | ARP Amount* |
| $0 – $5,711 (Pell Eligible) | T, H, L | $1,875, $1,250, $625 |
| $5,712 – $9,999 | T, H, L | $1,500, $1,000, $750 |
| $10,000 – $19,999 | T, H, L | $1,125, $750, $375 |
| $20,000 – $39,999 | T, H, L | $750, 500, $250 |
| $39,999 and Up or No FASFA | T, H, L | $375, $250, $125 |
T = Three-Quarter Time Enrollment, H = Half-Time Enrollment, L = Less than Half-Time Enrollment
*Enrollment status is determined by Spring I 2021 enrollment. If student was not enrolled for Spring I the status is determined by Spring II 2021 enrollment. Similar practice is followed for Summer I 2021.
Graduate Evening Students
All students who were determined to be graduate evening students during the Spring I 2021, Spring II 2021, or Summer I 2021 terms who did not withdraw for any reason will be eligible for funds through ARP.
Funds will be disbursed as follows:
| Category | Enrollment | ARP Amount |
| Filed a FASFA | F, H | $2,250, $1,250 |
| Did not File a FASFA | F, H | $1,125, $625 |
| Employee or Spouse of Employee | F, H | $150 |
| Summer One Only – First Course | F, H | $250 |
| Summer One Only – Enrolled Previously | F, H | $500 |
*F = Full-Time Enrollment, H = Half-Time Enrollment
*Employee Dependents will receive half of the ARP amount shown above.
Dear Thomas College Students,
As we continue to celebrate our recent graduates and look forward to welcoming students to campus in the fall, I am excited to share with you a new program that Thomas College is able to offer our current students, and recent Thomas College graduates, to assist with the financial ramifications brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Students who have been adversely impacted financially and incurred additional expenses due to the coronavirus pandemic are eligible for funds granted to institutions of higher education through the third Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) established by the American Rescue Plan (ARP). In order to meet the requirement to “promptly and to the greatest extent practicable” release these funds to students, Thomas College is pleased to share the following information with you.
The vast majority of Thomas students are eligible, including, for the first time, international students. Students must have been enrolled in the spring 2021, spring two 2021 or summer one 2021 terms. Applications will not be requested from students for this third round of emergency funds. Checks will be mailed to students beginning June 24,2021 and international students may be sent funds via wire transfer. In order to receive these funds, it is important that your address is up to date with Thomas College. Funds may be used for any emergency expenses you incurred during the pandemic, college expenses that created a hardship for you, or as payment towards fall bills being sent July 16, 2021. Examples of expenses include tuition, housing (rent or utilities), transportation, basic needs (groceries), child-care expenses, additional health care expenses (including mental health care), and access to required resources for remote learning.
Funds will be issued based on a “block plan” utilizing information obtained from the FAFSA or CSS Profile for International students. Pell eligible students will receive the highest funding level as defined through the ARP exceptional need category. Funding levels and the College policy attached to those levels may be found at https://www.thomas.edu/financial-aid/arp-funds/.
Should you have any questions concerning the American Rescue Plan funds please contact me at the information provided below. I wish you all a safe, relaxing summer full of memories created with friends and family!
Warmest regards,
Jeannine
Jeannine Ross
Senior Director of Student Financial Services
jeannine.ross@thomas.edu
(207) 859-1112
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a student apply for funds?
Students enrolled during the Spring I, Spring II, or Summer I 2021 terms at Thomas college will automatically receive funds. No application is required.
Students who withdrew during one of the terms above, for any reason, are not eligible.
Who is eligible for these funds?
- Students enrolled during the Spring I, Spring II or Summer I 2021 terms at Thomas college and did not withdraw during the term for any reason
- Students who are U.S. citizens, international students, permanent residents, or other eligible non-citizens.
I received CARES Act and CRRSAA Funds. Will I receive funds again?
Yes, if you were enrolled as a Thomas College student in the outlined terms. This is a new fun to assist students.
How will I receive my funds if I am a domestic student?
Funds will be disbursed to you after June 30, 2021 via check. It is important your address is up to date with Thomas College.
How will I receive my funds if I am an international student?
If you are an international student still residing in the states, a check can be mailed to your current address. If you are an international student living abroad please contact Jeannine Ross at 207-859-1112 to provide banking information so funds may be wired to you.