Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), Graduate Financial Aid, Future Students: Barry University, Miami, Florida

Barry University CARES Act HEERF Reporting Announcements

US Department of Education - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”)

Reporting Required Under Section 18004(a) (1) Institutional Portion and 18004 (a) (2) Hispanic Serving Institution of the CARES Act HEERF

To access Barry University’s quarterly budget and expenditure reporting under CARES Act Section 18004(a) (1) Institutional Portion, 18004 (a) (2) please select the PDF below associated with each reporting period:

December 31, 2020

September 30, 2020

CARES Act Student Support

Barry University CARES Act HEERF Announcement #6 Qtrly Report October 2020 – Covers April 2020 to September 2020

US Department of Education - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”)

Subject: Reporting Required Under Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act HEERF- Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Barry University’s Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF- Student Funds as reported in Announcement #5 and posted September 03, 2020:

Barry University acknowledges that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement(s) and assures that the institution intends to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Barry University has received an award notification that totals $2,513,699 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants funds distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of September 03, 2020 is $2,513,699
The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs 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 4,226.
The total number of students who have received funding through the Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is 4,226.
Barry University has distributed:
1. Approximately 50% to all qualified students and an additional estimated 20% to qualified residential students. These funds were distributed automatically through direct deposits or checks. No action was required by students to receive these funds. Total Funds distributed as of September 03, 2020 is $1,684,300.
2. The final 30% of funds was available on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who qualify and applied for additional emergency relief. Students who qualified to apply for additional emergency relief received an email with a link to an application. Students were informed that these funds were available on a first come, first served basis and were encouraged to submit a completed form as soon as possible. Total Funds distributed as of September 03, 2020 is $829,399.
All awarded funds were distributed either by direct deposit or a check and may take four to six (4-6) weeks to arrive. Students are reminded to update their contact information, following the directions below.
1. To expedite the disbursement of your funds, ensure you have signed up for direct deposit. If you have not and wish to sign up for direct deposit, please go to WebAdvisor: webadvisor.barry.edu
  OR
2. If you do not sign up for direct deposit your check will be mailed to the address on your student account. Please make sure your address is correct to ensure you receive your check, otherwise your check could be delayed by weeks. Please login to WebAdvisor and click on “My personal information” link located under the Communication menu. For any changes to your address, send an email to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu including your complete address (street, Apt. #, City, State, Zip code). Also note: you must use your Barry University email address when sending your change of address request. You may contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu for any questions regarding changes to your personal information.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University; https://www.barry.edu/human-resources/employment-process/university-non-discrimination-statement.html
This is the FINAL Announcement specific to Barry University’s Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF-Student Funds.

Any questions, please email: caresact@barry.edu.

Barry University CARES Act HEERF Announcement #5 – September 03, 2020

US Department of Education - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”)

Subject: Reporting Required Under Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act HEERF- Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Barry University’s Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF-Student Funds is as Follows:

Barry University acknowledges that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement(s) and assures that the institution intends to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Barry University has received an award notification that totals $2,513,699 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants funds distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of September 03, 2020 is $2,513,699
The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs 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 4,226.
The total number of students who have received funding through the Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is 4,226.
Barry University has distributed:
1. Approximately 50% to all qualified students and an additional estimated 20% to qualified residential students. These funds were distributed automatically through direct deposits or checks. No action was required by students to receive these funds. Total Funds distributed as of September 03, 2020 is $1,684,300.
2. The final 30% of funds was available on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who qualify and applied for additional emergency relief. Students who qualified to apply for additional emergency relief received an email with a link to an application. Students were informed that these funds were available on a first come, first served basis and were encouraged to submit a completed form as soon as possible. Total Funds distributed as of September 03, 2020 is $829,399.
All awarded funds were distributed either by direct deposit or a check and may take four to six (4-6) weeks to arrive. Students are reminded to update their contact information, following the directions below.
1. To expedite the disbursement of your funds, ensure you have signed up for direct deposit. If you have not and wish to sign up for direct deposit, please go to WebAdvisor: webadvisor.barry.edu
  1. Log into WebAdvisor with your User Name and Password
  2. On the bottom left side of the Student Menu page-Under the heading "Financial Information" please select the link: "Bank Information (US)"
  3. This will take you to the next page which will require your bank routing and account number information. Please enter your information carefully, check all information for accuracy and then submit.
  OR
2. If you do not sign up for direct deposit your check will be mailed to the address on your student account. Please make sure your address is correct to ensure you receive your check, otherwise your check could be delayed by weeks. Please login to WebAdvisor and click on “My personal information” link located under the Communication menu. For any changes to your address, send an email to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.eduincluding your complete address (street, Apt. #, City, State, Zip code). Also note: you must use your Barry University email address when sending your change of address request. You may contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu for any questions regarding changes to your personal information.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University; https://www.barry.edu/human-resources/employment-process/university-non-discrimination-statement.html
This is the FINAL Announcement specific to Barry University’s Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF-Student Funds.

Any questions, please email: caresact@barry.edu

Barry University CARES Act HEERF Announcement #4 – August 07, 2020

US Department of Education - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”)

Subject: Reporting Required Under Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act HEERF- Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Barry University’s Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF-Student Funds is as Follows:

Barry University acknowledges that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement(s) and assures that the institution intends to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Barry University has received an award notification that totals $2,513,699 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants funds distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of August 04, 2020 is $2,485,875
The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs 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 4,226.
The total number of students who have received funding through the Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is 4,226.
Barry University has distributed:
1. Approximately 50% to all qualified students and an additional estimated 20% to qualified residential students. These funds were distributed automatically through direct deposits or checks. No action was required by students to receive these funds. Total Funds distributed as of today $1,684,300.
2. The final 30% of funds was available on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who qualify and applied for additional emergency relief. Students who qualified to apply for additional emergency relief received an email with a link to an application. Students were informed that these funds were available on a first come, first served basis and were encouraged to submit a completed form as soon as possible. Total Funds distributed as of today $801,575.
All awarded funds were distributed either by direct deposit or a check and may take four to six (4-6) weeks to arrive. Students are reminded to update their contact information, following the directions below.
1. To expedite the disbursement of your funds, ensure you have signed up for direct deposit. If you have not and wish to sign up for direct deposit, please go to WebAdvisor: webadvisor.barry.edu
  1. Log into WebAdvisor with your User Name and Password
  2. On the bottom left side of the Student Menu page-Under the heading "Financial Information" please select the link: "Bank Information (US)"
  3. This will take you to the next page which will require your bank routing and account number information. Please enter your information carefully, check all information for accuracy and then submit.
  OR
2. If you do not sign up for direct deposit your check will be mailed to the address on your student account. Please make sure your address is correct to ensure you receive your check, otherwise your check could be delayed by weeks. Please login to WebAdvisor and click on “My personal information” link located under the Communication menu. For any changes to your address, send an email to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.eduincluding your complete address (street, Apt. #, City, State, Zip code). Also note: you must use your Barry University email address when sending your change of address request. You may contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu for any questions regarding changes to your personal information.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University; https://www.barry.edu/human-resources/employment-process/university-non-discrimination-statement.html.

Any questions, please email: caresact@barry.edu.

Barry University CARES Act HEERF Announcement #3 – July 13, 2020

US Department of Education - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”)

Subject: Reporting Required Under Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act HEERF- Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students, Emergency Stabilization Institutional Funding and Emergency Stabilization Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Funding

Barry University’s Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF is as Follows:

Barry University acknowledges that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreements for each of these awards and assures that the institution intends to use the funds received under terms defined in the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students and Emergency Stabilization of the University.
Barry University has received three award notifications; Emergency Student Funding of $2,513,699, Emergency Stabilization Institutional Funding of $2,513,699 and Emergency Stabilization Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Funding of $379,780.
Distribution of Barry University’s Emergency Financial Aid Grants funds to students is detailed in Barry University CARES Act HEERF Announcement #2 – June 24, 2020.
Barry University, as required by State mandates, closed campuses in March 2020 and shifted educational programs to a remote platform for the balance of the Spring 2020 Semester and all Summer 2020 Sessions.
Barry University has worked with the CDC and State Health officials to prepare the campuses for a hybrid educational platform to begin in August 2020 which will accommodate both in-person and remote learning.
1. Expenditures for implementing these guidelines include; i.e., purchasing and distribution of masks, personal protective items for clinical rotations, sanitation/disinfection of learning facilities, social distancing signage, installation of appropriate barriers for operations, installation of learning technologies both software and hardware. This list is a sample and is not all inclusive since the pandemic remains an evolving event. Funds for Institutional Stabilization will provide support for some of these expenditures. However, the total expenditures to accommodate recommended safety measures will significantly exceed these awards.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University; https://www.barry.edu/human-resources/employment-process/university-non-discrimination-statement.html.

Any questions, please email: caresact@barry.edu

Barry University CARES Act HEERF Announcement #2 – June 24, 2020

US Department of Education - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”)

Subject: Reporting Required Under Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act HEERF- Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Barry University’s Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF-Student Funds is as Follows:

Barry University acknowledges that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement(s) and assures that the institution intends to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Barry University has received an award notification that totals $2,513,699 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants funds distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of June 24, 2020 is $2,455,075
The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs 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 4,184.
The total number of students who have received funding through the Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is 4,184.
Barry University has distributed:
1. Approximately 50% to all qualified students and an additional estimated 20% to qualified residential students. These funds were distributed automatically through direct deposits or checks. No action was required by students to receive these funds. Total Funds distributed as of today $1,670,200.
2. The final 30% of funds was available on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who qualify and applied for additional emergency relief. Students who qualified to apply for additional emergency relief received an email with a link to an application. Students were informed that these funds were available on a first come, first served basis and were encouraged to submit a completed form as soon as possible. Total Funds distributed as of today $784,875.
All awarded funds were distributed either by direct deposit or a check and may take four to six (4-6) weeks to arrive. Students are reminded to update their contact information, following the directions below.
1. To expedite the disbursement of your funds, ensure you have signed up for direct deposit. If you have not and wish to sign up for direct deposit, please go to WebAdvisor: webadvisor.barry.edu
  1. Log into WebAdvisor with your User Name and Password
  2. On the bottom left side of the Student Menu page-Under the heading "Financial Information" please select the link: "Bank Information (US)"
  3. This will take you to the next page which will require your bank routing and account number information. Please enter your information carefully, check all information for accuracy and then submit.
  OR
2. If you do not sign up for direct deposit your check will be mailed to the address on your student account. Please make sure your address is correct to ensure you receive your check, otherwise your check could be delayed by weeks. Please login to WebAdvisor and click on “My personal information” link located under the Communication menu. For any changes to your address, send an email to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu including your complete address (street, Apt. #, City, State, Zip code). Also note: you must use your Barry University email address when sending your change of address request. You may contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu for any questions regarding changes to your personal information.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University; https://www.barry.edu/human-resources/employment-process/university-non-discrimination-statement.html

Any questions, please email: caresact@barry.edu

Barry University CARES Act HEERF Announcement #1 – May 13, 2020

US Department of Education - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"), Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund ("HEERF")

Subject: Reporting Required Under Section 18004(e) of the CARES Act HEERF- Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

Barry University's Use of Funds Distributed From HEERF-Student Funds is as Follows:

Barry University acknowledges that the institution signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement(s) and assures that the institution intends to use no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
Barry University has received an award notification that totals $2,513,699 from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants funds distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of May 13, 2020 is zero ($0).
The estimated total number of students at the institution eligible to participate in programs 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 4,118.
The total number of students who have received funding through the Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act is zero (0).
Barry University will distribute:
1. Approximately 50% to all qualified students and an additional estimated 20% to qualified residential students. These funds will be distributed automatically through direct deposits or checks. No action is required by students to receive these funds.
2. The final 30% of funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to students who qualify and apply for additional emergency relief. Students who qualify to apply for additional emergency relief will receive an email with a link to an application. Students will be informed that these funds are available on a first come, first served basis and will be encouraged to submit a completed form as soon as possible.
All awarded funds will be distributed either by direct deposit or a check and may take four to six (4-6) weeks to arrive. Students will be reminded to update their contact information, following the directions below.
1. To expedite the disbursement of your funds, ensure you have signed up for direct deposit. If you have not and wish to sign up for direct deposit, please go to WebAdvisor: webadvisor.barry.edu
  1. Log into WebAdvisor with your User Name and Password
  2. On the bottom left side of the Student Menu page-Under the heading "Financial Information" please select the link: "Bank Information (US)"
  3. This will take you to the next page which will require your bank routing and account number information. Please enter your information carefully, check all information for accuracy and then submit.
  OR
2. If you do not sign up for direct deposit your check will be mailed to the address on your student account. Please make sure your address is correct to ensure you receive your check, otherwise your check could be delayed by weeks. Please login to WebAdvisor and click on "My personal information" link located under the Communication menu. For any changes to your address, send an email to the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu including your complete address (street, Apt. #, City, State, Zip code). Also note: you must use your Barry University email address when sending your change of address request. You may contact the Office of the Registrar at registrar@barry.edu for any questions regarding changes to your personal information.
Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University; https://www.barry.edu/human-resources/employment-process/university-non-discrimination-statement.html