Call Today! (877) 347-5492 ONLINE LEARNING LOG IN SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT PROGRAMS LOCATIONS ADMISSIONS STUDENT SERVICES Eng | Spa Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund CRRSAA & ARP: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II & III (HEERF II & III) The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020. In total, the CRRSAA authorizes $81.88 billion in support for education, in addition to the $30.75 billion expeditiously provided last spring through the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Public Law 116-136. The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) is authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Public Law 117-2, signed into law on March 11, 2021. The ARP authorizes $39.6 billion in support for higher education and to ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) Public Law 116-260. CRRSAA & ARP: STC Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – October 8, 2021* CRRSAA & ARP: STI Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – October 8, 2021* CRRSAA: STC Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – July 8, 2021* CRRSAA: STI Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – July 8, 2021* CRRSAA: STC Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – June 11, 2021* CRRSAA: STI Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – June 11, 2021* CARES Act: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or, CARES Act, was passed by Congress on March 27th, 2020. This bill allotted $2.2 trillion to provide fast and direct economic aid to the American people negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of that money, approximately $14 billion was given to the Office of Postsecondary Education as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, or HEERF. CARES Act: STC & STI Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – July 8, 2021* CARES Act: STC & STI Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students Report – April 9, 2021* STC Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – Sep. 30, 2020* STC Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – Sep. 30, 2020 AMENDED* STC Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – Dec. 31, 2020* STC Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – Mar. 31, 2021* STC Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – June 30, 2021* STI Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – Sept. 30, 2020* STI Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Report – Dec. 31, 2020* *”STC” consists of the Southern Technical College campuses in Fort Myers, Tampa, and Port Charlotte; “STI” consists of the Southern Technical College campuses in Orlando, Sanford, Auburndale, and Brandon. Why Southern Tech? At Southern Technical College we strive to provide an education that will prepare students to pursue successful careers and lead enriched lives. Based on the current market demands, we seek to provide the most relevant knowledge to our students and strive to ensure that our technology, our curriculum and our faculty are in touch with today’s and tomorrow’s industry needs. Financial Assistance Options This is most often the scariest part of your decision to go to college, but don’t worry, our staff will walk you through the process step-by-step. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program Federal Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students Veterans’ Benefits and Assistance Career Training Readiness Quiz This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report which identifies your strengths and social style. Plus you will discover the training and positions you’re best suited for. 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(877) 347-5492 Southern Technical College – Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, and Tampa campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award bachelor degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. ACICS may be contacted at 1350 Eye Street, Suite 560, Washington, DC 20005. The telephone number is (202) 336-6780. Southern Technical College – Orlando, Auburndale, Brandon, and Sanford campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to award associate degrees and diplomas. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is listed as a recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. ACCSC may be contacted at 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. The telephone number is (703)-247-4212. Southern Technical College is licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888)224-6684 The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Surgical Technician at the Fort Myers, Tampa, and Port Charlotte campuses is also accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), 7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314, N. Falls Church, Virginia 22043. 703-917-9503. For more information visit www.abhes.org. Associate of Science in Nursing Program To practice as a Professional Nurse in Florida, you are required to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). This is a standardized exam taken by students nationally. The Associate Degree in Nursing at the Fort Myers campus is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326. 404-975-5000. For more information visit www.acenursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.