Update Center

In an effort to serve students and ensure learning continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) gave the U.S. Department of Education funds to distribute to institutions of higher education through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III). A portion of the ARP funds were set aside and awarded through an application process, the Supplemental Support under the American Rescue Plan (SSARP) program. South Louisiana Community College was awarded SSARP funds. A portion of the funds were required to be distributed as direct student aid (SSARP grants).

To opt out of receiving these emergency funds, please complete the HEERF III OPT-OUT form no later than June 8, 2023.

Students awarded a SSARP Grant who also have an outstanding balance on their SLCC student account will need to pay their balance within 60 days of receiving their SSARP Grant, or the outstanding balance may be transferred to the State of Louisiana Office of the Attorney General for collection. An individual with a transferred account is responsible for all collection charges including, but not limited to, attorney and court costs. Additional fees assessed by the Attorney General’s Office can increase balances by 25%.

Students who were actively enrolled at SLCC during the Spring 2023 semester. Students in the following categories are NOT eligible to receive the emergency funds:

• Students who are incarcerated
• Cross-enrolled students whose “home institution” is not SLCC
• High School/Dual Enrolled students
• Adult Basic Education students
• Non-Credit Students
• Visiting and Non-Matriculating students

Students will receive their grants through their Bank Mobile account.

If you have not previously setup your Bank Mobile Refund Choice you should do so now by:

1. Log into LoLA
2. Click on the Student tab (or menu option if on a mobile device)
3. Locate the “Student Accounts Section” (may need to scroll down if on a mobile device)
4. Click on the “Select Refund Choice” link
5. Follow any additional on-screen instructions that are provided

Funds will be disbursed to students who were enrolled during the Spring 2023 semester beginning on June 9, 2023.

Students awarded a SSARP Grant may use this award to pay for school or any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to COVID- 19, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare. It is important to note that this emergency financial aid grant does not have to be repaid. Students may also use the funds towards any unpaid balance at the college.

No. These are emergency grant funds and do not need to be repaid.

If you were eligible for a Federal Pell grant during the Spring 2023 semester, your award will be as follows:

• 1-11 credit hours - $125
• 12+ credit hours - $400

If you were NOT eligible for a Federal Pell grant during the Spring 2023 semester, your award will be as follows:

• 1-11 credit hours - $100
• 12+ credit hours - $300

Every college received a different amount of funds from the United States Department of Education. Because each college had a different amount of money and a different number of eligible students, grant amounts will vary by college.

Yes. Students who meet the criteria who are enrolled exclusively in online programs are eligible for SSARP funds.

No. SSARP grants do not affect your financial aid package.

Yes. We have allocated our disbursement so that all students who are eligible will receive grants.

No. This emergency grant will not be included in your gross income.

You will receive the following award letter about the SSARP funds.

Please email questions to CARESQuestions@solacc.edu.

In an effort to serve students and ensure learning continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) gave the U.S. Department of Education funds to distribute to institutions of higher education through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III).

To opt out of receiving these emergency funds, please complete the HEERF III OPT-OUT form no later than June 14, 2022.

Students awarded a HEERF III Grant and also have an outstanding balance on their SLCC student account will need to pay their balance within 30 days of receiving their HEERF III Grant or the outstanding balance may be transferred to the State of Louisiana Office of the Attorney General for collection. An individual with a transferred account is responsible for all collection charges including, but not limited to, attorney and court costs. Additional fees assessed by the Attorney General’s Office can increase balances by 33 1/3%.

Students who were actively enrolled in an eligible Title IV or non-credit program at SLCC during the Fall 2021 and/or Spring 2022 semester. Students in the following categories are NOT eligible to receive the emergency funds:

• Students who are incarcerated
• Cross-enrolled students whose “home institution” is not SLCC
• High School/Dual Enrolled students  
• Adult Basic Education students
• Visiting and Non-Matriculating students
• Noncredit students with less than 30 clock hours

Students will receive their grants through their Bank Mobile account.

If you have not previously setup your Bank Mobile Refund Choice you should do so now by:

1. Log into LoLA
2. Click on the Student tab (or menu option if on a mobile device)
3. Locate the “Student Accounts Section” (may need to scroll down if on a mobile device)
4. Click on the “Select Refund Choice” link
5. Follow any additional on-screen instructions that are provided

Funds will be disbursed to students who were enrolled during the Fall 2021 and/or Spring 2022 semester beginning on June 16, 2022.

Students awarded a HEERF III Grant may use this award to pay for school or any component of the cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to COVID-19, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or childcare. It is important to note that this emergency financial aid grant does not have to be repaid. Students may also use the funds towards any unpaid balance at the college.

No. These are emergency grant funds and do not need to be repaid.

If you were eligible for a Federal Pell grant during the Fall 2021 and/or Spring 2022 semester, your award will be as follows for each eligible Pell semester:

If you were NOT eligible for a Federal Pell grant during the Fall 2021 and/or Spring 2022 semester, your award will be as follows for each non-Pell eligible semester:

Every college received a different amount of funds from the United States Department of Education. Because each college had a different amount of money and a different number of eligible students, grant amounts will vary by college.

Yes. Students who meet the criteria who are enrolled exclusively in online programs are eligible for HEERF III funds.

No. HEERF III grants do not affect your financial aid package.

Yes. We have allocated our disbursement so that all students who are eligible will receive grants.

No. This emergency grant will not be included in your gross income.

Please email questions to CARESQuestions@solacc.edu.

The safety of our students and employees continues to be priority one. Based on our continued review of the Omicron variant, we anticipate a rise in COVID-19 cases from the holidays.

Out of caution for this anticipated rise, we have adjusted classes during the Spring 2022 semester. Please note that all classes will still begin on Monday, January 10, 2022. These adjustments to the semester are anticipated to last through Friday, January 28, 2022, with in-person classes to resume on Monday, January 31, 2022.

We encourage students to monitor their college email for important updates and from instructors for course-specific instructions.

See the Class Changes here.

Due to the surge in COVID-19 with the Omicron variant, SLCC will continue to follow the previously established protocols for the start of the Spring 2022 semester.  The safety of faculty, staff, and students is our priority.  Protocols include the masking requirement, daily screenings, and enhanced cleaning/disinfecting.  

All students, employees, visitors, and vendors are required to wear a mask or face covering over the nose and mouth to enter any facility owned or operated by SLCC. Anyone who does not have a face mask will receive one from security upon entry. Masks must be worn in all public open access areas, such as hallways, restrooms (unless single occupancy), and common areas. Masks do not need to be worn if the employee is working alone, but masks must be worn when students or other staff/faculty would enter. Front desk employees who do not have a private workspace may remove their mask when they are alone but must re-mask if anyone enters the area.  Social distancing is not a requirement but is encouraged whenever possible. Enhanced hygiene practices, including hand washing and use of sanitizer, is strongly encouraged.

At this time, SLCC is still allowing the mask exemption related to individuals giving a speech to an audience. This would include event speakers and faculty. Faculty have the option to remove their mask once class is in session and lecture begins. Faculty must ensure adequate social distancing of six feet prior to removing their mask and they must notify the class prior to removal to allow any student the opportunity to move further back if they so choose.

The Daily Check-In process, along with limited building access points, will remain in place as a method of gathering data for the State and Department of Health. The following reporting links are to be utilized for anyone who receives a positive COVID test:

Employees 

If you need to report a student who has tested positive for COVID, click here.

As of Monday, December 17, 2021 the CDC shortened the recommended time for isolation.
People with COVID-19 should isolate for 5 days.  If they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours), an additional 5 days of wearing a mask when around others will minimize the risk of infecting people they encounter.

The recommended quarantine period for anyone who is exposed to COVID-19 is as follows:  

• Unvaccinated CDC recommends quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days.
• Vaccinated individuals more than six months out from their second mRNA dose (or more than 2 months after the J&J vaccine) and not yet boosted, CDC recommends quarantine for 5 days followed by strict mask use for an additional 5 days. (Approximately 35% effective)
• Boosted Individuals do not need to quarantine following an exposure, but should wear a mask for 10 days after the exposure. (Approximately 75% effective)

Please note that CDC guidance is fluid based on data and may change at any time.

Beginning with the Spring 2022 semester, South Louisiana Community College, as part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, will add COVID-19 vaccination to the list of vaccines required under Louisiana R.S. 17:170. 

Before the start of the Spring 2022 semester on January 10, 2022, you must complete one of the following actions to fulfill the new requirement.

Submit your COVID-19 vaccination records using the IMMUNIZATION UPLOAD FORM.

Complete a waiver statement indicating that you do not wish to provide records of your vaccinations based on personal reasons by completing the IMMUNIZATION WAIVER FORM.

Please note that in the event of an outbreak, students who choose not to provide immunization records may be excluded from on-campus instruction.

The Academic Success Center is now providing Tech Tutoring for students and faculty for programs such as Canvas, Microsoft Office, LoLA and WebEx.

The safety of faculty, staff, and students is a priority at SLCC. COVID infections have been on the rise in the state.  As you may know, COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person-to-person in respiratory droplets from someone who is infected.

As such, SLCC is issuing a Mask Mandate effective 7-27-21.  The COVID Self-Screening process will remain in place and all students and employees will be required to complete the daily screenings.

All employees must wear a mask to enter any facility owned or operated by SLCC.  All students, employees, visitors, and vendors are required to wear a mask or face covering over the nose and mouth. Anyone who does not have a face mask will receive one from security upon entry.  Please utilize a personal mask if you have one. Masks must be worn in all public open access areas, such as hallways, restrooms (unless single occupancy), and common areas.  While wearing a mask, social distancing is not a requirement, but is encouraged whenever possible.

Facility personnel, along with contracted janitorial services, have maintained the added cleaning and disinfecting previously implemented.  Enhanced hygiene practices, including hand washing and use of sanitizer, is strongly encouraged.

In conjunction with other LCTCS schools and to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, SLCC is encouraging students and employees to get tested for the virus. Students unable to attend scheduled on-campus classes because of COVID-19 should contact their instructors.

See a list of testing sites around Acadiana.

Please continue to check SLCC’s website and Update Center for an updated list of testing sites and times. Please continue to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands frequently.

In conjunction with other LCTCS schools and to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, SLCC is encouraging students and employees to get tested for the virus. Students unable to attend scheduled on-campus classes because of COVID-19 should contact their instructors.

Here are vaccination sites around Acadiana:

• Breaux Bridge
• Jeanerette
• Kaplan
• Mamou
• New Iberia
• Washington
• Ville Platte

Please continue to check SLCC’s website and Update Center for an updated list of testing sites and times.

Please continue to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands frequently.

COVID Student Handbook

Dear SLCC Students,

Welcome to the Spring 2021 semester! Whether you are a brand-new student to our college or a continuing student, your health and wellness is our priority.

We recognize your commitment in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic and appreciate that you’ve chosen to study with us.

Based on the science and data collected over the past nine months, including various holidays, we anticipate a rise in COVID-19 cases among college age individuals (19-30 years-old). Out of caution of this anticipated rise, we have made adjustments to classes during the Spring 2021 semester.

You should have already received an email (but no later than Friday, January 8th at 5 p.m.) from your instructors about these adjustments with specific details about your courses. Your instructors will serve as your point-of-contact should you have any questions about your courses.

Please continue to monitor your college email for important updates from the college and from your instructors. You can also follow the college on Facebook, Twitter, and on our website for updates.

I hope this semester is a successful one for you. I look forward to celebrating your achievements.

Sincerely,

Vincent
Chancellor

HEERF Quarterly Report - July 2023

HEERF Quarterly Report - March 2023

HEERF Quarterly Report - December

HEERF Quarterly Report - October

HEERF Quarterly Report - July

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