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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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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines, March 2021 # 15

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In Washington: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released their new guidance for opening schools.  The new social distancing guidelines say that students attending in-person instruction only need to stay...more

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COVID-19 Stimulus Package Includes $170 Billion for Education

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 adds funding and new programs for institutions of higher education. Appropriates approximately $170 billion for education, including more than $122 billion for elementary and secondary...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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Thought Leadership New Year, New College And University HEERF COVID Relief

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Via the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, signed into law on December 27, 2020, Congress allocated $23 billion in emergency relief aid for public and nonprofit colleges, universities, and their students—$9 billion more...more

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[Webinar] Things to Remember Before the End of 2020 (Higher Education) - December 1st, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm EST

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CARES Act, Executive Orders, and the Impact of a New Administration on Department of Education Rules and Guidance - Join Bricker higher education attorneys for a post-Thanksgiving webinar, where we will discuss the...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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Blog: Department of Education Webinar and Website Updates Provide Additional HEERF Guidance

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In our October 8, 2020 blog post, we provided a summary of the recent Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) guidance issued by the Department of Education regarding the uses of the HEERF institution funds and the...more

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Revised Higher Education Reporting Requirements for CARES Act Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

On August 31, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) published a Federal Register notice revising its May 6, 2020, electronic announcement requiring higher education institutions to publish on their websites certain...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights, Issue 21 - August 2020

This 21st edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, pairs defense victories with new claims. Lenders obtained the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming agent fees under the PPP program, and...more

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Regulatory Agency and Selected Accreditor Resources for Higher Education Institutions Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated #7)

Updated as of August 27, 2020 - Higher education institutions worldwide are striving to meet their students’ educational needs while working to reduce and decelerate the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Main Street Lending Program Expanded for Nonprofit Organizations

The Main Street Lending Program has been modified by the Federal Reserve Board (Board) to provide new access to credit for nonprofit organizations such as educational institutions, hospitals, and social service organizations....more

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CARES Act updates for higher ed

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LAST CALL: August 1 deadline for CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund applications just days away - Time is running out for institutions of higher education to submit their applications for Higher Education...more

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Regulatory Agency and Selected Accreditor Resources for Higher Education Institutions Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic (Update #6)

Updated as of July 14, 2020 - Higher education institutions worldwide are striving to meet their students’ educational needs while working to reduce and decelerate the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus....more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

2020 Mid-Year Legislative Update - DRM's Government & Public Affairs Team Mid-Year Analysis

Lawmaking in the COVID Era - The legislature adjourned on June 26 at 8:41 p.m. Sort of. After holding what was nearly the longest and certainly the strangest session in history, the legislature has really only recessed,...more

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False Claims Act Risks In U.S. Higher Education

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The federal False Claims Act (FCA) has long been a powerful tool for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) — or private whistleblowers bringing suit on the DOJ’s behalf — to investigate and police activity financed with...more

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New Supplemental Guidance and Deadlines Issued for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds Under the CARES Act

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has recently provided additional guidance and instructions in connection with the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic...more

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Regulatory Agency and Selected Accreditor Resources for Higher Education Institutions Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic (Update #5)

Updated as of June 5, 2020 - Higher education institutions worldwide are striving to meet their students’ educational needs while working to reduce and decelerate the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus....more

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Regulatory Agency and Selected Accreditor Resources for Higher Education Institutions Regarding COVID-19 Pandemic (Update #4)

Updated as of June 5, 2020 - Higher education institutions worldwide are striving to meet their students’ educational needs while working to reduce and decelerate the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus....more

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A Guide to Navigating the COVID-19 Crisis for Institutions of Higher Education

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents the world of higher education with an unprecedented set of challenges that will likely persist for years to come. During the pandemic and beyond, colleges and universities will be...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 6

This sixth edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19 litigation, sees us reporting on many of the same types of cases. Consumers continue to seek refunds for goods and services that have been disrupted by the...more

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Required Reporting for Colleges and Universities Receiving Emergency Relief Funds

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Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that received emergency relief funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) must report certain designated information to the U.S. Secretary of...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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