HEERF, CARES Act, and Coronavirus Information

Previous Announcements

April 5, 2022

Updated COVID-19 Policy

Oct. 14, 2021 – HEERF III student emergency financial aid grants

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To date, 10/01/2021, the college has applied a total of $623,607.44 in emergency grants to students as a result of receiving CARES & CRRSAA.

(1) An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. The college acknowledges the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used the applicable amount of funds designated under the CRRSAA (a)(1). The college has not yet drawn down ARP (a)(1) funds but plans to very soon. 

(2) The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs. The college received $310,888 under CRRSAA (a)(1) and has been allocated $480,323 under ARP (a)(1). 

(3) The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the initial report and every calendar quarter thereafter). The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under CRRSAA (a)(1): $254,729; Emergency Financial Aid Grants under ARP (a)(1) for the Fall 2021 semester will be made available very soon.  

(4) The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs. 264

(5) The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs.  The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) program is as follows: 102. The Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the ARP (a)(1) will be made available very soon. 

(6) The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA and ARP (a)(1) and (a)(4) programs. Under CRRSAA, the following method(s) were used: enrolled on or after March 13, 2020 in at least one of the semesters – SP20, SU20, FA20, or SP21 AND certify the student has incurred expenses related to the coronavirus AND certify the monies will be used for allowable expenses such as cost of attendance, food, housing, course materials, technology, healthcare, and childcare. The students were prioritized based on exceptional need such as students who receive Pell Grants or those with extraordinary financial circumstances.

(7) Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.  View an example of the information given in the student sign-up form here.

AUG. 26, 2021 – COVID POLICY UPDATE

Please read the current COVID-19 Campus Policy here.

MOVE-IN POLICIES FOR SPRING 2021

Move-in will be Jan. 18 and 19.

COVID-19 tests are required to be done five days prior to move-in and sent to Kendall Scott at [email protected] PRIOR TO ARRIVING ON CAMPUS.

New students: You must be cleared in admissions & financial aid. You must have shot records, housing application, proof of insurance and your negative COVID-19 test on file before you arrive on campus. This has to be done  PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL ON CAMPUS. NO EXCEPTIONS.

We hope you all had a great break and are ready for the spring semester!

 

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – DECEMBER 23, 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the obstacles it has presented for current and potential students to complete enrollment, Bacone College will delay the start of its Spring 2021 semester until Wednesday, January 20.
Bacone College faculty, staff, and administration are striving to assist students to move through the required processes as quickly as possible despite school office closures causing delays in obtaining official transcripts and difficulties in scheduling COVID-19 testing prior to moving on campus for the spring as required.
Students who have or will have completed enrollment will be contacted prior to the start date to inform about move-in dates and procedures. An updated Spring 2021 academic calendar will be posted on the website at www.bacone.edu as soon as possible.
Returning students should contact their advisors for more information. Applicants or new enrollees should contact the admissions department via email at [email protected] with any questions or to check the status of their applications.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Bacone College is moving to virtual-only classes for the remainder of the fall semester.
In addition, the campus is closed to outside visitors without permission from administration and/or campus security.
Contractors and vendors will need to check in with their college contact prior to arrival and wear facemasks on campus.
Delivery persons will need to check in with campus security to make deliveries on campus by calling 918-360-5814. Delivery persons are also required to wear facemasks at all times.

CARES Act Required Information

This information is required by the Department of Education since CSC has received CARES Act funds:

  1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
  2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students is $254,729.00.
  3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the 30-day Report and every 45 days thereafter).
    1. To-date, (July 6, 2020), $101,250 has been distributed directly to students. A second distribution will be given in Fall 2020.
  4. The estimated total number of students at the institution who are or could be eligible to participate in the Federal student financial aid programs under  Section 484  of the Higher Education Act   of 1965, as amended,  and thus are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    1. Bacone College determined that approximately 174 students were eligible for funding. 
  5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    1. To-date (July 6, 2020), 135 students have received one payment of $750. The remainder, 39 students who are thought to also be eligible, have not signed a CARES Act Student Agreement and have not received payment to-date.
  6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act.
    1. Learn about eligiblity requirements in our CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ.
  7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
    1. Bacone College students who were enrolled in traditional on-campus courses on March 23, 2020 may be eligible for CARES Act funding. Learn about eligiblity requirements in our CARES Act Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ.
    2. Students: if you believe you are eligible for a CARES Act payment, please update your student contact information using this online form. A representative will contact you. Please note you will be required to fill out this CARES Act Student Agreement in addition to meeting all eligibility requirements to receive funding.

MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA – APRIL 17, 2020 

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of life and businesses, including Bacone College’s plans to hold its annual commencement on May 2, the school has decided to postpone commencement until Dec. 12, 2020.

“We know how important a commencement ceremony is to graduates and their families, and we sincerely want them to have their moment to walk across the stage,” said Bacone College President Dr. Ferlin Clark. “Though their walk will be delayed, receiving their diplomas will not once they have met all requirements for graduation.”

For those who are completing their program in May, degrees will be posted to transcripts as soon as the Office of the Registrar confirms that all academic requirements have been completed and the Business Office confirms that accounts are paid.    

Any student needing confirmation of their degree for employment, application for further education or other purposes can receive an official transcript upon request.  

When all requirements are met, graduates should receive their diplomas in approximately 60 days upon request. All students who complete in May, August or December, will be invited to walk in the December graduation ceremony.

Bacone College will continue to keep graduates and the community informed as more concrete plans develop. In the meantime, questions may be directed to Vice President for Student Affairs Kaila Harjo at [email protected] or at 918-360-7771 or Vice President for Academic Affairs Leroy Thompson at [email protected] or at 918-360-9694.

 

Bacone College’s Spring 2020 Pow Wow on April 4, sponsored by the Osage Nation Casino Hotel, has been postponed. Please continue to watch for updated information on our website, www.bacone.edu, and on our social media pages as the college will make announcements when the details for the new date have been confirmed.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2020

Bacone College will extend the online classes to the end of the semester. ” We are taking these measures to protect the safety and well-being of our college community,” said Bacone College President Dr. Ferlin Clark.

Students leaving campus now or who have already left campus may leave their personal belongings in dorms and return to pick them up when they feel safe and comfortable in doing so. Campus security will remain in place.

Faculty are not required to be on campus as they teach their courses online using Zoom and Moodle.

Students will login to Moodle to complete assignments and utilize Zoom sessions for participation. These steps will constitute the attendance component of classes for the remainder of the semester.

College activities and events through the end of the semester, including the April 4 Spring Pow Wow, have been postponed. New dates will be announced at a later time.

The May 2 commencement remains scheduled as planned, but should it become necessary to postpone, the college will notify students, faculty, and staff through campus email and on the college’s website, www.bacone.edu.

For more information, please contact Vice President of Student Affairs Kaila Harjo at [email protected].

 

Friday, March 13, 2020

Bacone College was notified today that the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) has suspended all conference practices and competitions due to concerns about novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Consequently, all Bacone College athletic practices and competitions have also been suspended indefinitely.

The health and safety of our students is of utmost importance, and as such, the college will continue to follow the guidance of the AII and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and keep the campus and community informed.

For more information regarding athletic practices and competitions, please contact Dr. Nicole Been at [email protected].

 

 

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

After careful review of Centers for Disease Control statistics and World Health Organization recommendations regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and in light of two individuals testing positive for the virus in the Tulsa area, Bacone College will proceed with precautionary social-distancing measures for the next two weeks.

Though Spring Break will continue as planned March 16 through March 20, we encourage all to practice appropriate health measures and exercise common sense. Bacone College classes for the week of March 23 through March 27 will be held online.

Students will login to Moodle to complete assignments and utilize Zoom sessions for participation. These steps will constitute the attendance component of classes for that week.

If a student is unable to return to campus after Spring Break, and they will not have internet or Moodle access at home, they should contact their instructors immediately for further instructions.

There will not be academic forgiveness for work not completed and online classes not attended if the instructor has not been contacted to make other arrangements. Classes on campus will resume at their regularly scheduled times on Monday, March 30.

The dining hall will resume operations after Spring Break at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22. However, for the week of March 23 through March 27, the cafeteria will serve meals on the usual weekend schedule. The cafeteria will resume normal operations on Monday, March 30.

The campus is not closed, and no events have been postponed or canceled at this time. Employees should check with their supervisors for further instructions.

Our students’ well-being is of the utmost importance to us, and we hope these two weeks of reducing social interaction will protect everyone’s health, safety and well-being.

For more information, contact Kaila Harjo, vice president of student affairs, via email at [email protected].

 

Centers for Disease Control: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

Centers for Disease Control: About Coronavirus Disease 2019 

Centers for Disease Control: What to do if you are sick