Cares Act: 120-Day Report

120-Day Fund Report: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

  • The College of Central Florida (CF) has been awarded $5,063,708 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is our goal to reach as many students as possible and comply with all U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Fifty-percent ($2,531,854) of those funds are to be distributed to students. The other fifty-percent will be used for allowable institutional needs.
  • As of September 1, 2020:
    • CF has disbursed $2,109,950 to 3,670 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    • Eligible students were those students who are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Distribution has/ will occur in three phases.
    • Spring 2020. All currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • A Federal Pell Eligible student received $600
      • A non-Federal Pell Eligible student received $300
    • Summer 2020. Currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • Newly eligible students (those that did not receive it in Spring 2020) received $600 or $300 for Federal Pell Eligible and non-Federal Pell Eligible, respectively.
      • Students who completed the CARES Act Application (located in the CF.edu portal after a student logs in) requesting additional assistance may receive additional funds.
        • A Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $400 and a non-Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $300.
        • Students who complete the application and request additional funds beyond the $1000 for Federal Pell Eligible and the $600 for non-Federal Pell eligible may request additional assistance by contacting our Student Support Services center. They will evaluate the application, the students’ previous assistance received, gather appropriate documentation and ensure the funding needs meet the criteria outlined under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.  If deemed eligible, the student may receive up to $1,500 as a lifetime total for funding from the CARES Act.

The distribution breakdown is as follows:

  • 616 students received $300
  • 1 student received $400
  • 2830 students received $600
  • 1 student received $950
  • 215 students received $1000
  • 1 student received $1400
  • 6 students received $1500

Information regarding CARES Act funds were sent to students via direct email, on social media, and information is posted on our website at https://www.cf.edu/community/pr/college-update/COVID-19-FAQS#cares.

Cares Act: 75-Day Report

75-Day Fund Report: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

  • The College of Central Florida (CF) has been awarded $5,063,708 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is our goal to reach as many students as possible and comply with all U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Fifty-percent ($2,531,854) of those funds are to be distributed to students. The other fifty-percent will be used for allowable institutional needs.
  • As of July 14, 2020:
    • CF has disbursed $2,067,100 to 3,666 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    • Eligible students were those students who are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Distribution has/ will occur in three phases.
    • Spring 2020. All currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • A Federal Pell Eligible student received $600
      • A non-Federal Pell Eligible student received $300
    • Summer 2020. Currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • Newly eligible students (those that did not receive it in Spring 2020) received $600 or $300 for Federal Pell Eligible and non-Federal Pell Eligible, respectively.
      • Students who completed the CARES Act Application (located in the CF.edu portal after a student logs in) requesting additional assistance may receive additional funds.
        • A Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $400 and a non-Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $300.
        • Students who complete the application and request additional funds beyond the $1000 for Federal Pell Eligible and the $600 for non-Federal Pell eligible may request additional assistance by contacting our Student Support Services center. They will evaluate the application, the students’ previous assistance received, gather appropriate documentation and ensure the funding needs meet the criteria outlined under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.  If deemed eligible, the student may receive up to $1,500 as a lifetime total for funding from the CARES Act.

Information regarding CARES Act funds were sent to students via direct email, on social media, and information is posted on our website at https://www.cf.edu/community/pr/college-update/COVID-19-FAQS#cares.

Students Needed for Fall EMT and Paramedic Programs at CF Citrus Campus

The EMT program is a 15-week course that includes lectures, skills labs and clinical experiences on ambulances and in an emergency department. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for state certification and may find work as an EMT on ambulances, in hospitals, in industrial settings and more. Fall classes start Aug. 17 at the Citrus Campus and the EMT program meets four days a week from 6-10 p.m.

The Paramedic program is a shift-friendly 12-month program that includes lecture, skills labs with experienced field personnel using state-of-the-art simulators, and clinical experiences in the operating room, emergency department, intensive care, cardiac catheterization lab, labor and delivery and prehospital settings.

For more information or to fill out an application, call 352-854-2322, ext.1313, or visit www.CF.edu/EMT.

CF Offers Virtual Open House July 29

Future students are encouraged to register and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing and academic advising. Newly admitted students are encouraged to attend and get assistance with registration for fall classes that begin Aug. 17.

To apply for financial aid during the event, please have the following documents available: Federal Student Aid ID available at pin.ed.gov; email address; 2018 W-2 and Federal Income Tax Forms (1040, 1040A or 1040 EZ) of you and/or your parents (if you are a dependent student); 2018 untaxed income (Social Security, disability, workman’s compensation, etc.); driver’s license or state ID; Social Security card; spouse or parent’s Social Security number and date of birth. For Florida residency verification, please have a copy of your Florida driver’s license and a copy of your Florida vehicle registration or voter’s registration.

A separate Business and Technology virtual open house session will be offered Wednesday, July 15, from 2-5 p.m. for CF’s Business and Technology programs and the degree and certificate programs that lead to a high-demand career.

For more information, visit www.CF.edu/openhouse or call 352-854-2322, ext. 1379.

The Summer is Heating Up at CF with Virtual Information Sessions in July and August

Future and newly admitted students are encouraged to register and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing, academic advising or registration for fall classes that begin Aug. 17. Sessions last about an hour and provide details about resources available to help students be successful, as well as expectations and outcomes for the specific academic programs. Parent and dual enrollment sessions are also available.

Sessions in July and August include:

  • Physical Therapist Assistant, Monday, July 6, at 4 p.m.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Monday, July 6, at 7 p.m.
  • Engineering Technology, Tuesday, July 7, at 9:30 a.m.
  • General Information, Wednesday, July 8, 11 a.m.
  • Radiography, Tuesday, July 14, at 1:30 p.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, July 14, 2 p.m.
  • Parent Information, Tuesday, July 14, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Thursday, July 16, 11 a.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, July 21, 6 p.m.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Tuesday, June 21, at 2 p.m.
  • Dual Enrollment, Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Thursday, July 23, 1 p.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Thursday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m.
  • General Information, Monday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m.
  • Parent Information, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 6 p.m.

For information about any of the sessions or to register, visit www.CF.edu/Informationsession or email admissions@CF.edu.

Cares Act: 30- Day Report

30-Day Fund Report: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

  • The College of Central Florida (CF) has been awarded $5,063,708 under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security (CARES) Act. It is our goal to reach as many students as possible and comply with all U.S. Department of Education guidelines. Fifty-percent ($2,531,854) of those funds are to be distributed to students. The other fifty-percent will be used for allowable institutional needs.
  • As of June 4, 2020:
    • CF has disbursed $1,995,400 to 3,573 students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    • Eligible students were those students who are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
  • Distribution has/ will occur in three phases.
    • Spring 2020. All currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • A Federal Pell Eligible student received $600
      • A non-Federal Pell Eligible student received $300
    • Summer 2020. Currently enrolled students at the time of determination who were are eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 received the following:
      • Newly eligible students (those that did not receive it in Spring 2020) received $600 or $300 for Federal Pell Eligible and non-Federal Pell Eligible, respectively.
      • Students who completed the CARES Act Application (located in the MyCF portal after a student logs in) requesting additional assistance may receive additional funds.
        • A Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $400 and a non-Federal Pell Eligible student is eligible for an additional $300.
        • Students who complete the application and request additional funds beyond the $1000 for Federal Pell Eligible and the $600 for non-Federal Pell eligible may request additional assistance by contacting our Student Support Services center. They will evaluate the application, the students’ previous assistance received, gather appropriate documentation and ensure the funding needs meet the criteria outlined under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.  If deemed eligible, the student may receive up to $1,500 as a lifetime total for funding from the CARES Act.

Information regarding CARES Act funds were sent to students via direct email, on social media, and information is posted on our website at https://www.cf.edu/community/pr/college-update/COVID-19-FAQS#cares.

Foundation Donor Leaves Legacy For Future Nurses

The donor, Frances Lowe, was a resident of Inverness. Lowe had a passion for education expressed by her interest to help future generations achieve their dreams of becoming nurses. Staff from the CF Foundation met with her and her advisor to discuss how the Foundation may help her achieve her goal. After a tour of the College of Central Florida’s Citrus Campus nursing lab and a few more conversations, Lowe committed to create the endowed nursing scholarship at CF through a generous gift through her will.

Lowe passed away in September 2019 with an intent to help others well into the future through education.

“This generous planned gift will provide much needed scholarship opportunities for nursing students attending CF,” said Chris Knife, executive director, CF Foundation.

If you are interested in providing a legacy gift to the College of Central Florida, one way to do so is to include the CF Foundation in your will. Planned gifts help ensure that students will have the necessary funds to transform their lives through education. For more information about including the CF Foundation in your will, contact Traci Mason, masont@CF.edu or 352-873-5808, or visit www.CF.edu/foundation.

CF Partnering with Perry, Farm Share for Food Distribution

Food items are for Marion County residents and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will be asked to show their IDs. Volunteers will place food items in vehicle trunks to maintain social distancing. Entrance to the drive-through distribution will be at the main entrance of the college at College Road and S.W. 26th Street, across from the Paddock Mall. Other entrances will be blocked off. Approximately 500 families will receive food through the distribution.

“It is an honor to work with Sen. Perry to provide a convenient location and volunteers to distribute food through Food Share during this trying time. It is important that we work together as a community to meet the needs of our Marion County residents” said Dr. Jim Henningsen, president of the College of Central Florida.

“Florida families are facing unprecedented challenges, and the last thing they should have to worry about is the ability to put food on their tables,” said Perry (R-Gainesville). “Thank you, Farm Share, College of Central Florida and volunteers for coming together to help support our community.”

Farm Share is a nonprofit organization based in Jacksonville founded to distribute fresh food free of charge to families, children, seniors and individuals in need throughout Florida. It delivers more than 88 million pounds of healthy and nutritious food each year.

For more information, contact Jessica Kummerle at 352-854-2322, ext. 1598, or Suzy McGuire at 352-732-1249.

CF Offers a Variety of Virtual Program Sessions in June

Sessions last about an hour and provide details about the application process, financial aid, placement testing and resources available to help students be successful. Sessions outline the expectations and outcomes for the specific academic programs. Parent and dual enrollment sessions are also available.

Future students are encouraged to register and receive assistance with the application process, financial aid, placement testing, academic advising or assistance with registration for summer classes that start June 29 and fall classes that begin Aug. 17.

Sessions in June include:

  • Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m.
  • Dual Enrollment, Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m.
  • Business Administration, Thursday, June 11, at 6 p.m.
  • Health Sciences Dental Assisting, Tuesday, June 16, at 3 p.m.
  • Health Sciences Radiography, Tuesday, June 16, at 4 p.m.
  • Parent Information, Tuesday, June 16, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Thursday, June 18, 11 a.m.
  • Agribusiness, Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m.
  • General Information, Monday, June 22, at 2 pm.
  • Dual Enrollment, Wednesday, June 24, at 6 p.m.
  • Health Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Thursday, June 25, at 9 a.m.
  • General Information, Tuesday, June 30, at 6 pm.

For information about any of the sessions or to register, visit www.CF.edu/Informationsession or email admissions@CF.edu.

Call for Entries Appleton Mobile Photography Contest

This year, the Appleton is asking for photos that reflect how you found peace or joy in isolation over the past few months. Whether you were alone or with family, whether you preferred to garden, binge-watch “Tiger King” or perfect your culinary skills, each of our daily lives looked very different during this global, shared experience.

All ages are invited to participate; each person may submit up to two photos. Photos must be taken with a mobile phone, fit the theme and be tasteful in content.

Instructions for Participation:

Submitting Your Photos

Now through June 28, email your mobile photos to AppletonMuseum@cf.edu. Photos must be sent via email and will not be accepted through Facebook or other social media. If you send more than two photos, your entries will not be accepted.

What Happens Next?

On July 5, all photos will be uploaded to the Appleton Facebook page where the public will have a chance to vote until July 19 for their favorite.

Photography-related prizes will be awarded to the photo with the most “Likes” on Facebook, and to one photo selected by our guest judge, Dr. Saul Reyes, who is a photographer and vice president for Student Affairs at College of Central Florida. Winning photos will be featured on Appleton social media accounts and in the fall issue of “Artifacts” magazine.

The two winners will be announced on July 20 and will also be contacted via email to arrange pick-up or shipping of their prize.

For more information or if you have questions, email AppletonMuseum@cf.edu.

A campus of the College of Central Florida, the Appleton Museum of Art is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, call 352-291-4455 or visit AppletonMuseum.org.