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CARES ACT REPORTING ON EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID GRANTS TO STUDENTS

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 On March 27, 2020, the Federal government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub L. No. 116-136, providing funds to institutions from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to make Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, including eligible expenses under s student’s cost of attendance, such as food, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. The law requires institutions to report certain information related to the use of these funds.  The following information is reported for the period, April 27, 2020 thru May 27, 2020. As of July 10, 2020, all students have cashed their checks. 

 

This statement shall serve to acknowledge that our institution signed and returned to the US Department of Education the Certification and Agreement - Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.  We further attest that our institution has used, and/or 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.

 

The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Student is $82804.00

 

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of May 27, 2020, is $82804.00.

 

The estimated total number of students at our 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 44

 

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to date is 44.

 

The following is the method used by our institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much each student has received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

 

PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: All the students had a different level of funds that were needed so we split $82804.00 by all 44 eligible students. All students received $1881.91. The students filled out the funds request form before the check was distributed.

 

The follow instructions/directions/guidance was provided by our institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

           

      PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: Once the funds were relinquished to the bank account, we called all eligible students with details on how to retrieve the funds. They were instructed to fill out the form if they wanted the checked mailed. Those who decided to pick up their check, signed the form when they picked up their check.  

 HEERF II

On December 27, 2020, the Federal government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub L. No. 116-136, providing funds to institutions from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) to make Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, including eligible expenses under s student’s cost of attendance, such as food, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. The law requires institutions to report certain information related to the use of these funds.  The following information is reported for the period, February 19, 2021 thru May 25, 2021. As of May 25, 2021, all students have received their checks. 

 

This statement shall serve to acknowledge that our institution signed and returned to the US Department of Education the Certification and Agreement - Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.  We further attest that our institution has used, and/or 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.

 

The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Student is $80608.00

 

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of May 25, 2021, is $80608.00.

 

The estimated total number of students at our 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 36

 

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to date is 36.

 

The following is the method used by our institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much each student has received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

 

PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: All the students had a different level of funds that were needed so we split $80608.00 by 36 eligible students. All students received $2239.11. The students filled out the funds request form before the check was distributed.

 

The follow instructions/directions/guidance was provided by our institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

           

      PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: Once the funds were relinquished to the bank account, we called all eligible students with details on how to retrieve the funds. They were instructed to fill out the form if they wanted the checked mailed. Those who decided to pick up their check, signed the form when they picked up their check.

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HEERF III

On December 27, 2020, the Federal government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub L. No. 116-136, providing funds to institutions from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) to make Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, including eligible expenses under s student’s cost of attendance, such as food, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. The law requires institutions to report certain information related to the use of these funds.  The following information is reported for the period, August 3, 2021 to August 3, 2021, all students have received their checks. 

 

This statement shall serve to acknowledge that our institution signed and returned to the US Department of Education the Certification and Agreement - Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.  We further attest that our institution has used, and/or 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.

 

The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Student is $23387.00

 

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of August 3, 2021 is $23387.00.

 

The estimated total number of students at our 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 20

 

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to date is 20.

 

The following is the method used by our institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much each student has received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

 

PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: All the students had a different level of funds that were needed so we split $23387.00 by 20 eligible students. All students received $1169.35. The students filled out the funds request form before the check was distributed.

 

The follow instructions/directions/guidance was provided by our institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

           

      PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: Once the funds were relinquished to the bank account, we called all eligible students with details on how to retrieve the funds. They were instructed to fill out the form if they wanted the checked mailed. Those who decided to pick up their check, signed the form when they picked up their check.

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HEERF IV

On December 27, 2020, the Federal government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), Pub L. No. 116-136, providing funds to institutions from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II) to make Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to coronavirus, including eligible expenses under s student’s cost of attendance, such as food, course materials, technology, health care, and child care. The law requires institutions to report certain information related to the use of these funds.  The following information is reported for the period, September 20, 2021 to September 20, 2021, all students have received their checks. 

 

This statement shall serve to acknowledge that our institution signed and returned to the US Department of Education the Certification and Agreement - Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students.  We further attest that our institution has used, and/or 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.

 

The total amount of funds that the institution has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Student is $23387.00

 

The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of September 20, 2021 is $23387.00.

 

The estimated total number of students at our 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 22

 

The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to date is 22.

 

The following is the method used by our institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much each student has received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.

 

PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: All the students had a different level of funds that were needed so we split $23387.00 by 22 eligible students. All students received $1063.04. The students filled out the funds request form before the check was distributed.

 

The follow instructions/directions/guidance was provided by our institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.

           

      PROVIDE DESCRIPTION: Once the funds were relinquished to the bank account, we called all eligible students with details on how to retrieve the funds. They were instructed to fill out the form if they wanted the checked mailed. Those who decided to pick up their check, signed the form when they picked up their check.

 

 

Kevin Phipps, known to many as Tiger, who holds the distinguished title of Master Barber and Instructor, is the CEO/Director of Phipps Academy of Barbering.

 

 Born and raised from humble beginnings in the South Side of Chicago housing projects, Kevin developed an interest for Barbering at a young age of 13. While doing maintenance work for his church, he prayed for god to give him something in his hands to earn a living, in which he was blessed with his gift of barbering. He went door to door offering Barbering services in Altgeld Gardens housing projects. His Uncle Lou allowed him to work in his barbershop at the age of 16 and taught him the fundamentals and skills needed to become a Barber. Kevin developed a passion for the art of barbering and soon enrolled at McCoy’s Barber College but then transferred to Cain’s Barber College which helped to catapult his career. He opened his first barbershop called Tiger’s Design Masters at the age of 20. Kevin realized that his goals and aspirations were much bigger than just cutting hair, he wanted to teach and train others this profession.

 

In 2004 while “Trusting the Process”, Kevin opened Ultimate Touch Barber College in Richton Park, IL. His dream had become a realization and students from all around began their journey of becoming certified professional barbers through Kevin’s leadership, guidance, and training.

 

For over 3 decades, Mr. Phipps has been a major asset to the community by helping students from all backgrounds obtain their dream of becoming barbers. His dedication, perseverance, and love for helping others has created an atmosphere of success for all those who walk through the doors of his academy.

 

  • Kevin has started new endeavors which includes a brand new name for the school and what was formerly known as Ultimate Touch Barber College and is now called Phipps Academy of Barbering. This academy holds true to Kevin’s high standards of excellence and productivity. Students can expect to receive the knowledge, training and certification necessary to become well-rounded future professionals and entrepreneurs. This is what it’s all about “creating opportunities for students to succeed “.

Kevin Phipps, known to many as Tiger, who holds the distinguished title of Master Barber and Instructor, is the CEO/Director of Phipps Academy of Barbering.

 

 Born and raised from humble beginnings in the South Side of Chicago housing projects, Kevin developed an interest for Barbering at a young age of 13. While doing maintenance work for his church, he prayed for god to give him something in his hands to earn a living, in which he was blessed with his gift of barbering. He went door to door offering Barbering services in Altgeld Gardens housing projects. His Uncle Lou allowed him to work in his barbershop at the age of 16 and taught him the fundamentals and skills needed to become a Barber. Kevin developed a passion for the art of barbering and soon enrolled at McCoy’s Barber College but then transferred to Cain’s Barber College which helped to catapult his career. He opened his first barbershop called Tiger’s Design Masters at the age of 20. Kevin realized that his goals and aspirations were much bigger than just cutting hair, he wanted to teach and train others this profession.

 

In 2004 while “Trusting the Process”, Kevin opened Ultimate Touch Barber College in Richton Park, IL. His dream had become a realization and students from all around began their journey of becoming certified professional barbers through Kevin’s leadership, guidance, and training.

 

For over 3 decades, Mr. Phipps has been a major asset to the community by helping students from all backgrounds obtain their dream of becoming barbers. His dedication, perseverance, and love for helping others has created an atmosphere of success for all those who walk through the doors of his academy.

 

  • Kevin has started new endeavors which includes a brand new name for the school and what was formerly known as Ultimate Touch Barber College and is now called Phipps Academy of Barbering. This academy holds true to Kevin’s high standards of excellence and productivity. Students can expect to receive the knowledge, training and certification necessary to become well-rounded future professionals and entrepreneurs. This is what it’s all about “creating opportunities for students to succeed “.

Kevin Phipps, known to many as Tiger, who holds the distinguished title of Master Barber and Instructor, is the CEO/Director of Phipps Academy of Barbering.

 

 Born and raised from humble beginnings in the South Side of Chicago housing projects, Kevin developed an interest for Barbering at a young age of 13. While doing maintenance work for his church, he prayed for god to give him something in his hands to earn a living, in which he was blessed with his gift of barbering. He went door to door offering Barbering services in Altgeld Gardens housing projects. His Uncle Lou allowed him to work in his barbershop at the age of 16 and taught him the fundamentals and skills needed to become a Barber. Kevin developed a passion for the art of barbering and soon enrolled at McCoy’s Barber College but then transferred to Cain’s Barber College which helped to catapult his career. He opened his first barbershop called Tiger’s Design Masters at the age of 20. Kevin realized that his goals and aspirations were much bigger than just cutting hair, he wanted to teach and train others this profession.

 

In 2004 while “Trusting the Process”, Kevin opened Ultimate Touch Barber College in Richton Park, IL. His dream had become a realization and students from all around began their journey of becoming certified professional barbers through Kevin’s leadership, guidance, and training.

 

For over 3 decades, Mr. Phipps has been a major asset to the community by helping students from all backgrounds obtain their dream of becoming barbers. His dedication, perseverance, and love for helping others has created an atmosphere of success for all those who walk through the doors of his academy.

 

  • Kevin has started new endeavors which includes a brand new name for the school and what was formerly known as Ultimate Touch Barber College and is now called Phipps Academy of Barbering. This academy holds true to Kevin’s high standards of excellence and productivity. Students can expect to receive the knowledge, training and certification necessary to become well-rounded future professionals and entrepreneurs. This is what it’s all about “creating opportunities for students to succeed “.

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