Frequently Asked Questions Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) HEERF II HEERF II The first path is a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) Auto Award. Who Is Eligible? Can my HEERF II approved grant amount OR automatic award pay an existing balance I owe the college? Do I have to repay the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) grant? Do I have to report the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) grant on my income tax return? How were the automatic award amounts determined for HEERF II? How will my refund be reflected on my student account? How will the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) be sent to me? Is there a maximum amount of funding that a student can apply for, using the HEERF II grant request process? What is the different between the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) grant and the Student Emergency Assistance Fund? What is the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II? What is the processing time of a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) grant application? What kinds of expenses are allowable for the HEERF II? When will I receive the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) grant? Who is eligible for a Higher Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) Grant? Who should I contact if I have questions about the HEERF II? Why didn't I receive any money as part of the automatic awarding process for the HEERF II? Will the HEERF II reduce my financial aid awards? Would the HEERF II funding reduce my financial aid awards? ×