Here’s how colleges are distributing CARES aid to students
Dive Brief: A recent survey of around 100 colleges found that three quarters had at least some information on their...
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A look at how colleges could benefit from $3B in coronavirus aid for states
At a time when colleges and universities are reeling from the financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, a $3 billion...
Ed Dept’s ‘evolving communications’ delayed aid to college students, watchdog finds
Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Education's handling of federal coronavirus aid delayed college students from getting the funds, according...
How should financial aid offices communicate with students during the pandemic?
Dive Brief: About half of college students said they wanted to hear more from their financial aid offices during the...
California community colleges not bound by Ed Dept’s coronavirus aid rule, judge says
Dive Brief: The U.S. Department of Education's restrictions on emergency coronavirus relief won't apply to California's community colleges, a federal...
Many colleges have started distributing federal coronavirus aid to students, survey finds
Dive Brief: A new survey from the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) offers some insight into how...
Federal judge blocks Ed Dept’s emergency aid rule in Washington state
Dive Brief: A new U.S Department of Education rule that blocks certain students from coronavirus aid won't apply to colleges...
Ed Dept’s emergency rule on CARES aid restricts undocumented students
Dive Brief: After several weeks of uncertainty, the U.S. Department of Education has determined that unauthorized and international students can't...
FAFSA renewals still down, but more students appealing aid
Dive Brief: Roughly 3% fewer students renewed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of May compared to...
When will colleges get clarity around which students can get CARES aid?
For many weeks, higher education leaders have pressed the U.S. Department of Education to spell out which students can get...
