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CARES and HEERF Information

Illness and Exposure

We encourage those with respiratory illness symptoms to consider whether testing for COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses is necessary.  Most people with COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses (influenza or cold viruses) have mild illness and can recover at home.  People can treat their symptoms with over-the-counter medications, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help feel better.  Prescription medications are usually not necessary.  People who are at risk for serious illness due to respiratory illnesses (those who are over age 65, are immune-compromised, or who have chronic heart and lung conditions) should seek an evaluation with a medical care provider.  Please click the Having COVID symptoms button above to learn more information.  

Respiratory illness evaluation and treatment services are available to all students at Student Health Services (Myrtle residence hall ground floor). 

Helpful Resources

  Instructions for those who have tested positive for COVID-19

  Respiratory illness exposure instructions

  Instructions for those who are having respiratory illness symptoms

COVID-19 Prevention

Vaccination

COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations are not required to learn or work at Trinity. To learn more about vaccinations please visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) immunization page to learn more about vaccinations.

Need To Locate A Vaccine Clinic?

Visit  www.vaccine.gov

On-Campus Vaccination Events

At this time there are no on-campus vaccination events scheduled.  We will host several vaccination events during the Fall semester (2024).

Risk-Reduction Plan 

Trinity University Health Services, along with the Crisis Management Team monitor local and national public health sources and campus illness conditions to determine if changes in campus communication, services, and policies are recommended to maintain the health and safety of our community. In the event that a major change in protocols is needed (ie. mandatory masking), this will be communicated via campus executive leadership.  (Emergency Preparedness Policy)

COVID Resources Toolkit

Download COVID posters that let you announce your preference for masking and support behaviors that can help stop the spread of COVID-19.

CARES Act, HEERF II, and HEERF III Information

Emergency Relief Funds

CARES Act Institutional Quarterly disclosures, budget and expenditure reporting 

CARES, HEERF II, AND HEERF III/ARP Student Disclosures

HEERF II Student Portion 
  • For the final quarterly budget and expenditure reporting ending June 30, 2021, view the PDF.
  • For the quarterly budget and expenditure reporting ending March 31, 2021, view the PDF.
  • For the HEERF II - CRRSAA Distribution Notification, view the PDF.
HEERF III Student Portion
  • For the final quarterly budget and expenditure reporting ending September 30, 2021, view the PDF.
  • For the quarterly budget and expenditure reporting ending June 30, 2021, view the PDF.
  • For the HEERF III - ARP Distribution Notification, view the PDF.
CARES Act Student Portion

As of July 9, 2020, Trinity University has distributed $886,343.39 to 1,238 eligible students in the form of emergency grants related to disruption of instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is the final posting for the CARES Act expenditures made under the student portion. No further quarterly reports will be published.

This statement provides information to comply with reporting requirements for Trinity University’s participation in the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).

April 9, 2020:  In a letter from the Department of Education, Trinity learned that it was eligible to receive an allocation from the HEERF program of $1,665,508, of which no less than $832,754 (50%) must be distributed to eligible students in the form of emergency grants related to disruption of instruction due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 23, 2020: Trinity submitted the required grant documents for the first half of the HEERF funds for student emergency grants.  Trinity submitted the required certification document at that time.

May 1, 2020: Trinity received notice from the Department of Education that the HEERF emergency student grant was awarded.

May 19, 2020: A CARES Act disbursement committee established by Trinity University determined that there were 1181 students enrolled in the spring 2020 semester that were Title IV eligible, which is a federal requirement to receive assistance. Of those, 366 students were Pell Grant eligible. The committee chose to award $828 to all Pell eligible students, and $650 to all other Title IV students (815) that demonstrated need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

May 26, 2020: An electronic notice was sent to all eligible students informing them that they would receive their portion of the HEERF grant either electronically to their designated financial account or as a check sent to their address of record. This notice was posted on Trinity’s website on the same day.

June 3, 2020: The University begins the process of disbursing the designated grants to students.