Episode 166: Roadblocks Abound Amid a Flurry of Congressional Activity Surrounding Additional Coronavirus Aid to Higher Ed
This week on "Off The Cuff," Justin, Megan, and Jill welcome NASFAA staff reporter Owen Daugherty to the podcast and dive into the state of play for ongoing congressional negotiations over additional coronavirus aid to institutions of higher education. Skip to 8:15 to get straight to the policy discussion where the team recaps Tuesday night's first presidential debate. Also on this episode, Owen highlights the Department of Education's Federal Student Aid's draft strategic 2020-24 plan and Jill delves into the release of the 2021-22 FAFSA , highlighting what can be expected for the current year. Plus the group reminds members that NASFAA's Diversity Leadership Program (DLP) application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, October 14 and encourages those who meet eligibility criteria to apply!
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Justin Draeger |
Megan Coval |
Jill Desjean |
Owen Daugherty |
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Resources
- Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- Episode 166 Transcript (PDF)
- NASFAA Joins Coalition of Higher Education Associations in Letter Calling for Congress to Provide Institutions of Higher Education With Additional Pandemic Related Aid
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Publication Date: 10/1/2020