Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)

Eligible Students:
Students must have completed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and meet FAFSA eligibility requirements.

• Undergraduate
• Graduate/Professional

Ineligible Students
Students must have been enrolled at Wingate University as of March 13, 2020 and be actively enrolled. Students who begin their course of study in Summer/Fall 2020 are not eligible.

• Distance Education (Online Program)
• Non-Degree
• Certificate/Licensure

Examples of expenses you may have incurred include (but are not limited to):

• Cost of food due to the loss of your university meal plan
• Cost of internet service due to courses moving online
• Cost of gas, flights, etc., due to moving off campus and relocating home
• Purchase of a laptop or other supplies to complete coursework remotely

Examples of expenses that cannot be covered with HEERF Funds:

• Loss of wages for the student and/or parent/spouse
• Tuition/Student Account Balance

To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must:  

• Be a citizen or eligible noncitizen of the United States
• Have a valid Social Security Number
• Have a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have completed homeschooling
• Be enrolled as a regular student in an eligible degree program
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Not be in default on a federal student loan or owe money on a federal student grant
• Be registered with the Selective Service System, if you’re male
• Additional eligibility requirements can apply in certain situations

Complete the WU HEERF Application electronically. You must use your Wingate University email address to complete the application.

You will need to complete a 2019-2020 FAFSA and have your results sent to Wingate, school code 002985. After submitting the FAFSA, you can complete the WU HEERF Application electronically. You must use your Wingate University email address to complete the application.

Wingate will review applications on a weekly basis from the date the application is initially launched.

It is our goal to review applications on a weekly basis as they are received. Processing time may vary based on the volume of applications.

You will receive a message via your Wingate University email address once your application has been processed. You will be informed of the application status (approved/denied) as well as the grant amount, if approved.

You will be asked to provide your full legal name and current mailing address on your HEERF application. Funding will be issued via a Wisely Pay Debit Card from ADP.