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Prospective ground campus and online students should contact: Admissions Office / 914.831.0200
Enrolled students should contact: Academic Center / 914.831.0433
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Institutional Accreditation
The College of Westchester is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166,
Wilmington, DE 19801; (267) 284-5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
New York State Authorization
The College of Westchester is authorized to award the Bachelor of Business Administration Degree (BBA), Bachelor of Science Degree (BS), Associate in Science Degree (AS), Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS), and the Associate in Occupational Studies Degree (AOS) by the New York State Education Department Office of Higher Education and the Professions, Cultural Education Center, Room 5B8, Albany, NY 12230; (518) 474-5851.
Any questions concerning accreditation, approval or licensing may be directed to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Information about campus security policies and crime statistics can be found here.
This report also covers drug and alcohol abuse prevention and prevention of sexual assault.
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Contact: Academic Center / 914.831.0433
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To find this information on the website for the US Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education, visit https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/institution/search and search for The College of Westchester (OPE ID #00520800).
Career and placement services offered to students and graduates of the College are available here.
Contact: Director of Career Services / 914.831.0288
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Institution
Disclosure Information: June 1, 2020
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act allows The College of Westchester to use up to 50 percent of the funds received to cover any costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus so long as such costs do not include payment to contractors for the provision of pre-enrollment recruitment activities, including marketing and advertising; endowments; or capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics, sectarian instruction, or religious worship (collectively referred to as “Recipient’s Institutional Costs”).
The College of Westchester is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020. For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
• The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Grant to the Institution is $660,356.
• The total amount of Emergency Grant used under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $0.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Institution
Disclosure Information: July 20, 2020
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act allows The College of Westchester to use up to 50 percent of the funds received to cover any costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus so long as such costs do not include payment to contractors for the provision of pre-enrollment recruitment activities, including marketing and advertising; endowments; or capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics, sectarian instruction, or religious worship (collectively referred to as “Recipient’s Institutional Costs”).
The College of Westchester is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020.1 For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Grant to the Institution is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Grant used under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this 45 day report is $78,951.67.
- The funds were used to cover costs related to IT, facilities and administration due to the coronavirus. Additionally, funds were used to cover the loss of medical lab fee revenue not charged to students during the spring and spring II terms due to remote learning.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Institution
Disclosure Information: September 3, 2020
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act allows The College of Westchester to use up to 50 percent of the funds received to cover any costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus so long as such costs do not include payment to contractors for the provision of pre-enrollment recruitment activities, including marketing and advertising; endowments; or capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics, sectarian instruction, or religious worship (collectively referred to as “Recipient’s Institutional Costs”).
The College of Westchester is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020. For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Grant to the Institution is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Grant used under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this 45 day report is $260,243.68.
- The funds were used to cover costs related to IT equipment, facilities and administration due to the coronavirus. Additionally, funds were used to cover the loss of medical lab fee revenue not charged to students during the spring and spring II terms due to remote learning.
1 See: https://ifap.ed.gov/electronic-announcements/050620HigherEdEmergencyReliefFundRptg
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Institution
Disclosure Information: September 30, 2020
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act allows The College of Westchester to use up to 50 percent of the funds received to cover any costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus so long as such costs do not include payment to contractors for the provision of pre-enrollment recruitment activities, including marketing and advertising; endowments; or capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics, sectarian instruction, or religious worship (collectively referred to as “Recipient’s Institutional Costs”).
The College of Westchester is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020. For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Grant to the Institution is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Grant used under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of quarter ending September 30, 2020 is $260,243.68.
- The funds were used to cover costs related to IT equipment, facilities and administration due to the coronavirus. Additionally, funds were used to cover the loss of medical lab fee revenue not charged to students during the spring and spring II terms due to remote learning.
1 See: https://ifap.ed.gov/electronic-announcements/050620HigherEdEmergencyReliefFundRptg
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Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: May 21, 2020
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. CW will use no less than 50 percent of the total funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. To respond quickly to the needs of our students and to ensure funds are distributed in accordance with the CARES Act and implementing guidance, the CW Cares Committee was formed, and a first round of grants were distributed on May 12, 2020 via check.
CW is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020. For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $231,350.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 661 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 661 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Based upon the population of students served with financial challenges, and that the college is a commuter college, all eligible students were impacted and received an initial $350 grant to offset technology costs due to moving from a campus environment to a remote learning environment.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. The “Action Needed” letter was mailed to students with their checks. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: July 7, 2020
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. CW will use no less than 50 percent of the total funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. To date, The College of Westchester has awarded 717 students totaling $509,600 via check directly to students.
CW is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020. For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $509,600.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 717 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 717 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $350, $500 or $850 associated with the length of enrollment for any/all related COVID expenses.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. New student recipients were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the May 2020 statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: August 20, 2020
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $507,600.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 714 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 714 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $350, $500 or $850 associated with the length of enrollment for any/all related COVID expenses.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: October 5, 2020
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $514,750.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 735 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 735 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $350, $500 or $850 associated with the length of enrollment for any/all related COVID expenses.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: December 22, 2020
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $617,650.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 951 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 951 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $350, $500 or $850 associated with the length of enrollment for any/all related COVID expenses.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: April 5, 2021
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $650,650.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 1,017 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 1,017 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $350, $500 or $850 associated with the length of enrollment for any/all related COVID expenses.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: June 23, 2021
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. CW will use no less than 50 percent of the total funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. To date, The College of Westchester has awarded 1,004 students totaling $644,850 via check directly to students.
CW is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020. For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $644,850.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 1,004 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 1,004 students.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendex PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: October 01, 2021/Final Quarterly Posting
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds under Section 18004(a)(1) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), Public Law No: 116-136. CW will use no less than 50 percent of the total funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. To date, The College of Westchester has awarded 1,004 students totaling $644,850 via check directly to students.
CW is making this information available in compliance with the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) Electronic Announcement of May 6, 2020. For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $660,356.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of this report is $644,850.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants was 1,004 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 1,004 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $350, $500 or $850 associated with the length of enrollment for any/all related COVID expenses.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the “CARES Act Student Emergency Grant Funds Action Needed” Letter and Attestation. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendex PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-II Report
Emergency Grants to Institution
Disclosure Information: June 23, 2021
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds pursuant to section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, (award or grant) by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) are governed by section 314 of the CRRSAA.
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. To date, The College of Westchester has awarded 386 students totaling $271,600 via check directly to students.
For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $828,679.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 is $271,600.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $400, or $800 based on student need.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the CRRSAA notice and Attestation to students. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-II and III Report
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: October 01, 2021
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds pursuant to section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, (award or grant) by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) are governed by section 314 of the CRRSAA.
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. To date, The College of Westchester has awarded 501 students totaling $351,200 via check directly to students.
For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has will receive from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $828,679.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 is $351,200.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program to date is 501 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 501 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $400, or $800 based on student need.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the CRRSAA notice and Attestation to students. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-II and III Report
00520800_HEERF_Q42021_01102022
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: January 10, 2022
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds pursuant to section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, (award or grant) by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) are governed by section 314 of the CRRSAA, as well as grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP).
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. The College of Westchester was awarded $1,291,211.00. To date, The College of Westchester has awarded 759 students totaling $1,190,000.00 via check directly to students.
For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $1,190,000.00.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 is and American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP) is $1,190,000.00.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program to date is 759 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 759 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $1,200, or $1,500 based on student need.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the CRRSAA and ARP notice and Attestation to students. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the Appendix PDF.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund-II and III Report
00520800_HEERF_Q12022_04102022
Emergency Grants to Students
Disclosure Information: April 10, 2022
The College of Westchester (OPE ID: 00520800) received education stabilization funds pursuant to section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, (award or grant) by the U.S. Department of Education (Department) are governed by section 314 of the CRRSAA, as well as grants under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP).
The College of Westchester (CW) appreciates that Congress and the President have made these critical funds available for eligible students who have expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. The College of Westchester was awarded $1,291,211.00. To date, The College of Westchester has awarded 788 students totaling $1,227,500.00 via check directly to students.
For questions or concerns regarding this Fund Report, please contact Louis Commisso, CFO, at lcommisso@cw.edu.
- The total amount of funds that CW has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $1,227,500.00.
- The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under section 314(a)(4) of the Coronavirus Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021(CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260 is and American Rescue Plan of 2021 (ARP) is $1,227,500.00.
- The number of CW students eligible to participate in this program to date is 788 students. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Grant to date is 788 students.
- The method used by The CW Cares Committee for this initial distribution of the Emergency Financial Aid was determined after review of guidance and participation in various webinars. Students have received grants of $1,200, or $1,500 based on student need.
- Directions, or guidance provided to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants are included in the CRRSAA and ARP notice and Attestation to students. Students were directed through a URL to an electronic attestation, with the statement noted in the attached Appendix PDF.