Frequently Asked Questions Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) HEERF III HEERF III The first path is a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) Auto Award. Who Is Eligible? Can my HEERF III 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 III (HEERF III) grant? Do I have to report the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) grant on my income tax return? How were the automatic award amounts determined for HEERF III? How will I know if my HEERF III application was approved? How will my HEERF III refund be reflected on my student account? How will the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) be sent to me? Is there a maximum amount of funding that a student can apply for, using the HEERF III grant request process? What is the different between the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) grant and the Student Emergency Assistance Fund? What is the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III? What is the processing time of a Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) grant application? What kinds of expenses are allowable for the HEERF III? When will I receive the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) grant? Who is eligible for a Higher Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III) Grant? Who should I contact if I have questions about the HEERF III? Will the HEERF III reduce my financial aid awards? Would the HEERF III funding reduce my financial aid awards? ×