The federal government, through the CARES Act, made funding available for eligible students to assist with emergency expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 response and its disruption of their college education. UMA will be distributing these funds as outlined by the federal act and the University of Maine System’s implementation guidelines.
For eligible students who have filed and successfully completed a FAFSA, you will find additional information through your MaineStreet Message Center that is specific to your situation, including the amount of funds you will receive.
For eligible students who have not successfully completed a FAFSA, or did not file a FAFSA, you may still be eligible for funds by self-certifying that you are Title IV (federal student aid) eligible. You will be notified by email to check the To Do List on your MaineStreet Student Center to complete the CARES Act Self-Certification. Please complete as soon as possible but no later than August 4, 2020 to verify your eligibility.
UMA reserved a portion of the CARES Act funding to support emergency grants for eligible students with additional critical financial needs. The University also had limited UMA Emergency Relief Funds available through the generosity of alumni and community partners. These funds have been distributed and the application period is therefore closed.
Payments will be made through direct deposit, if you have set up your banking information in your MaineStreet Student Center. If not, you will be mailed a check. Distributed CARES Act funds are not taxable income. UMA Emergency Relief Funds may be taxable, depending on a student’s situation.
If you have questions the Office of Student Accounts is available at:
CARES Act Reports
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) 30-Day Report May 21, 2020 »
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) 45-Day Report July 6, 2020 »
- CARES Act Funding Sections 18004(a)(1) & 18004(a)(2) Quarterly Report July 27, 2020 »
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) 45-Day Report August 21, 2020 »
- CARES Act Funding Sections 18004(a)(1), 18004(a)(2) & 18004(a)(3) Quarterly Report September 30, 2020 »
- CARES Act Funding Sections 18004(a)(1), 18004(a)(2) & 18004(a)(3)Quarterly Report December 31, 2020 »
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) 45-Day Report January 8, 2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Sections 18004(a)(1), 18004(a)(2) & 18004(a)(3) Quarterly Report March 31, 2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) 90-Day Report March 31, 2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) Quarter 1 Report March 31, 2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Sections 18004(a)(1), 18004(a)(2) & 18004(a)(3) Quarterly Report June 30, 2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) 90-day Report June 30, 2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Sections 18004(a)(1) & 18004(a)(2) & 18004 (a)(3) Quarter 2 Report REVISED 10/04/2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Sections 18004(a)(1) & 18004(a)(2) & 18004 (a)(3) Quarter 3 Report 10/04/2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Section 18004(a)(1) – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 50% for Student Aid 3rd Quarter Report – October 2021 »
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) »
- CARES Act Funding Under Section 18004(a)(1) – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 50% for Student Aid | 4th Quarter Report – December 2021 »
- CARES Act Funding Under Section 18004(a)(1) – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 50% for Student Aid »
- 00676000_HEERF_Q22022_070822-Buster Neel signed copy
- 00676000_HEERF_Q22022_070822
- CARES Act Funding Under Section 18004(a)(1) – Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund 50% for Student Aid-20220930
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3) _20220930
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I- II- and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion- (a)(2)- and (a)(3) _20221231
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I- II- and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion- (a)(2)- and (a)(3) _20220331
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I- II- and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion- (a)(2)- and (a)(3) _20230630
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I- II- and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion- (a)(2)- and (a)(3) _20230930
- Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I- II- and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion- (a)(2)- and (a)(3) _20231231
Communications to Students
All communications from the University of Maine System or UMA to students concerning the emergency financial aid grants provided through the CARES Act.