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An Independent School's Guide to Evaluating Federal Financial Assistance

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Generally, independent schools intentionally refrain from participating in the majority of federal funding programs, preserving their ability to ensure the educational program is provided in a manner that is reflective of...more

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American Rescue Plan and Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III: What institutions of higher education need to know

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President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into law on March 11, 2021. The Act includes around $1.9 trillion dollars in funding for coronavirus recovery, $39.6 billion of which is appropriated to institutions...more

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Department of Education Issues New Guidance on Use of ARP Funds

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The U.S. Department of Education issued additional guidance to colleges and universities on May 11 regarding the appropriate use of funds allocated to institutions as part of the American Rescue Plan (“ARP”). The additional...more

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U.S. DOE Issues New Guidance for Use of COVID Relief Funds

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On March 19, the U.S. Department of Education provided new guidance seeking to resolve questions that have circulated since last spring regarding the appropriate use of COVID relief funds by institutions of higher...more

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Over $21 Billion in Emergency Grant Aid Available to Higher Education Institutions and Students through HEERF II Funding Under the...

On December 27, 2020, the president signed into law the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), which provides more than $81 billion in emergency support to elementary, secondary and...more

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Reminder to Higher Education Institutions of October 30 Deadline for CARES Act HEERF Institutional Fund Reports

As communicated in two email blasts from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) — first on September 23, 2020 and again on October 19, 2020 — postsecondary institutions that have received Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund...more

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California Federal Court Joins Washington Federal Court in Halting the U.S. Department of Education’s Rule on Distributing...

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On August 26, 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California followed the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle and temporarily halted the enforcement...more

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Federal Court Halts U.S. Department of Education’s Rule on Distributing Coronavirus Aid Relief to Private Schools

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On August 21, 2020, a federal court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle granted the State of Washington’s motion for a preliminary injunction to prevent the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) from...more

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Department Of Education Issues Controversial Guidance On Distribution of Education Stabilization Funds

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On March 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act in response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”). See H.R. 748. The CARES Act appropriated approximately...more

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The CARES Act: Important Reminders For Institutions of Higher Education in the U.S.

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) provides several sources of funding for Institutions of Higher Education (“IHEs”), including about $14 billion for post-secondary institutions through the...more

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DOE releases additional $6.3 billion for higher education institutional costs, provides FAQ guidance

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Higher Ed Emergency Relief Fund – Institutional Share - On April 21, 2020, the Department of Education (DOE) released $6.3 billion dollars in connection with the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, part of over $30...more

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U.S. Department of Education releases first set of materials related to the CARES Act's Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

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On April 9, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released information and guidance related to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF), the approximately US$14 billion fund created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief...more

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Department of Education Releases Distribution of Stimulus Funds

The Department of Education releases amount of CARES Act funding each institution will receive. The Department of Education (ED) has released the amount of federal funds each institution of higher education (IHE) will...more

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Blog: Institutional Relief Under the CARES Act

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The CARES Act authorizes the US Department of Education (ED) to allow institutions to ease certain federal student aid requirements, provide relief for certain students and borrowers with federally held student loans and...more

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How the CARES Act Impacts Education

The CARES Act provides approximately $30.75 billion in funding to go directly from the U.S. Department of Education to higher education institutions, states, and local school districts to assist with immediate needs related...more

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