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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Using a formula established by Congress, the funds were allocated to institutions of higher education to provide emergency financial aid grants to eligible students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
CARES Act Notices
The CARES Act Emergency Aid Grant application is now available for the Spring 2021 semester. Eligible students may request a one-time grant to assist with expenses related to a disruption of campus services due to COVID-19.
In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Valid 2020 FAFSA on file
- Meet the eligibility requirements for federal student aid, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Satisfactory academic progress
- Registered for Selective Service (males over 18 years of age)
- Not in default or have an overpayment of any federal student aid
- Enrolled for the spring semester in a program that is normally a face to face program.
To complete the online application:
- Go to mansfield.verifymyfafsa.com
If this is your first time accessing this site, you will be asked to verify your first name, last name, date of birth and social security number. You must enter the information exactly as it was entered on your FAFSA or you will receive an error message. Once you have verified your identity, you will be able to log in using your Mansfield University email and password.
*If you receive a “stale request” message when clicking on the link, please sign out of all platforms that utilize the Single Sign On (MU email and password), close your browser and open a new session. Type “mansfield.verifymyfafsa.com” into your browser’s address bar and you should then be taken to the log in screen.
- In the top right-hand corner, click on the button to add a request – “+ Request”
- From the pop-up menu, click on the + next to emergency aid request
- Provide a short reason for the request and hit submit
- You will be automatically redirected back to your “task” page to complete the emergency aid request application
- Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email notification of the outcome (approved, denied, or a request for additional information)
The CARES Act Emergency Aid Grant application is now available for the fall 2020 semester. Eligible students may request a one-time grant to assist with expenses related to a disruption of campus services due to COVID-19.
In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Valid 2020 FAFSA on file
Meet the eligibility requirements for federal student aid, which includes, but is not limited to:
- Satisfactory academic progress
- Registered for Selective Service (males over 18 years of age)
- Not in default or have an overpayment of any federal student aid
- Enrolled for the fall semester in a program that is normally a face to face program.
To complete the online application:
If this is your first time accessing this site, you will be asked to verify your first name, last name, date of birth and social security number. You must enter the information exactly as it was entered on your FAFSA or you will receive an error message. Once you have verified your identity, you will be able to log in using your Mansfield University email and password.
- In the top right-hand corner, click on the button to add a request – “+ Request”From the pop-up menu, click on the + next to emergency aid request
- Provide a short reason for the request and hit submit
- You will be automatically redirected back to your “task” page to complete the emergency aid request application
- Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email notification of the outcome (approved, denied, or a request for additional information)
What is the CARES Act emergency aid block grant?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Using a formula established by Congress, the funds were allocated to institutions of higher education to provide emergency financial aid grants to eligible students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Department of Education guidance requires that grant recipients meet federal student aid eligibility requirements. Requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Be enrolled in a degree program
- Be a U.S. citizen or national, a permanent resident, or an eligible noncitizen
- Valid 2019-20 FAFSA on file
- Meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Not in default on any federal loans
- No overpayments on federal grants or loans
Additionally, the Department of Education has stated students enrolled in an exclusively online program are not eligible because they were not impacted by a disruption of campus services.
How much is the block grant?
Mansfield University is awarding a one-time $500 grant to each student that meets the eligibility requirements set forth by the Department of Education.
What can it be used for?
The emergency aid grants can be used for expenses associated with standard cost of attendance items such as food, housing, childcare, transportation, books and other supplies and technology. If you plan to purchase technology to assist with remote learning, our Campus Technology website may offer some guidance: https://ct.mansfield.edu/
I’m experiencing a significant financial hardship. Is more funding available?
Additional funding for extreme situations will be available soon. Check back soon for the funding policy and application information.
2020-2021 Tuition and Fees
| PA Residents | NY/NJ Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12-18 Credits): | $7,716 | $10,032 | $11,574 |
| Housing (B-unit 2 Person Shared): | $6,600 | $6,600 | $6,600 |
| Dining (14 Meal Plan): | $3,568 | $3,568 | $3,568 |
| Fees: | $2,944 | $3,194 | $3,194 |
| $20,828 | $23,394 | $24,936 |
Tuition, Housing and Fees Cost Estimator
The 2021-2022 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available.
The FAFSA can be completed as of October 1, 2020. Please note, you will use your 2019 tax information to fill out the 2021-22 FAFSA.
You must file the FAFSA to apply for the Federal Pell Grant, PHEAA State Grant, Federal Direct Loans, Federal Work Study and the Federal TEACH Grant.
Special Notes
1. We strongly recommend that you use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool provided on the FAFSA. This tool allows the information filed with the IRS to be directly transferred to the FAFSA. Using this option may reduce documents that you are asked to provide to the Financial Aid Office and may also reduce the possibility of errors on your FAFSA application.
2. Pennsylvania Residents MUST file the FAFSA no later than May 1, 2021 to be considered for a PHEAA Grant for 2021-2022.
3. If you have been granted a Dependency Override in a prior year, you need to file your FAFSA online and contact our office so that we may again make the necessary corrections to your FAFSA application.
4. Do not mail any documents to the federal processor when completing the Renewal FAFSA online.
5. The 2021-2022 FAFSA deadline is June 30, 2022.
6. A Shopping Sheet is available to you on your student portal. It is a consumer tool to notify you about your financial aid package. It is a standardized form that is designed to simplify the information that you receive about costs and financial aid so that you can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school.
If you have any questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office. We are located in 231 South Hall, or you may call us at 570-662-4129 or email us at financial.aid@mansfield.edu.
Federal Student Loan and PLUS Loan Borrowers
Federal Direct Loans are awarded to students (who qualify) and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) to parents who indicate an interest. The federal student loan servicer is the U.S. Department of Education rather than a bank or other financial institution. This will require all federal student loan borrowers to complete an electronic Master Promissory Note, Entrance Counseling and the Annual Student Loan Acknowledgment (ASLA) online at https://studentaid.gov.
Parents of dependent students who are interested in applying for the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) for summer 2020 or the 2020-2021 academic year can also go to the Department of Education's loan website at https://studentaid.gov to apply. If the loan is approved, the parent borrower will also need to complete an electronic Master Promissory Note (eMPN) and a Parent Title IV Authorization form.
Need a Tax Transcript or Letter of Non-Filing from the IRS for Verification?
Just follow any one of these easy steps:
- Click on http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Get-Transcript
- In person you can also go to your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center and order a tax return transcript in person. Go to www.irs.gov, click Contact Your Local Office at the bottom-right of the screen.
- Through the mail: The request form (Form 4506T) can be downloaded from www.irs.gov. Click on Get Your Tax Record, then Get Transcript by Mail.
- Obtain an IRS Letter of Non-filing - This letter provides proof that the IRS has no record of a filed Form 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ for the year you requested. It doesn't indicate whether you were required to file a return for that year. This letter is available for the current tax year or anytime for the prior three tax years using Get Transcript Online or Form 4506-T. You must use Form 4506-T if you need a letter for tax years older than the prior three years.
Self-Service Portal
The new student self-service portal is available for all of your Financial Aid, student account and registration needs. By logging into selfservice.mansfield.edu, you are able to:
- Review your financial aid package
- Accept or decline your guaranteed student loans through the FAFSA
- View a checklist of items necessary to complete your financial aid package with links to complete those tasks
- View your federal loan (including loans procured outside of MU) and federal Pell grant histories
- View helpful links for:
- Parents to apply for the PLUS
- Completing your state grant application
- Applying for a private educational loan
- Check on your academic progress
- View your most recent statement
- View recent activity on your account i.e., charges, financial aid, refunds (if any)
- Search for a course
- Find out what books you’ll need
Please check the portal consistently along with your Mountie email to keep on top of your student enrollment needs.
FAFSA Verification Portal
The verification portal at Mansfield.verifymyfafsa.com allows you to complete the verification process and other requests related to your federal student aid and offers a secure, digital platform for uploading necessary documents.
Other possible requests include:
- A review of loss of income from what was submitted on the FAFSA for the academic year
- A budget appeal for extraordinary expenses
- An academic progress appeal if you were unable to make satisfactory academic progress
- A review of your dependency status if you feel you are an independent student
- Emergency CARES Act funds for immediate relief of a loss of income due to the pandemic