Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web Center
This web center has been created to keep NASFAA members and the financial aid community updated on pertinent news related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). This web center is updated daily with new items marked as *NEW*.
NASFAA Articles & Statements
- *NEW* College Leaders Seeking to Bring Students Back in the Fall, But Say It Will Look Different
- Consumer Protection Groups Say Financial Aid-Related Scams Using COVID to Target Students
- *TRENDING* Report Finds Underlying Trends Imposing ‘Hard’ Realities in Higher Ed
- Rep. Shalala Addresses Federal Higher Education Policy in Post-COVID World
- NASFAA Board of Directors Has Decided to Cancel 2020 National Conference in Las Vegas
- NASFAA to Maintain Operational Continuity During HQ Closure
See All NASFAA COVID-19 News Coverage
NASFAA Webinars
- *REGISTRATION OPEN* June 12, 2020 - COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: As It Stands
The following webinars are available on demand, free of charge to NASFAA members and non-members.
- May 20, 2020 - COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: Current Status
- May 1, 2020 - COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: Ongoing Coverage
- April 17, 2020 - COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: The Latest Information
- April 2, 2020 - Follow-Up Webinar — COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: What We Know
- March 17, 2020 - COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: What We Know
NASFAA "Off The Cuff" Podcast Episodes
- *NEW* Episode 153: A Discussion With NASFAA's Diversity Officer, the Latest on CARES Act, and Reopening Colleges
- *TRENDING* Episode 152: ED Weighs in on CARES Act Lawsuit, Senators Urge FAFSA Flexibility
- Episode 151: ED's Latest CARES Act Guidance Drops, While Borrower Defense Repeal Heads to Trump
See All "Off The Cuff" Episodes
NASFAA Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Reference Page
Department of Education guidance on the use of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) funds is changing on an almost daily basis. This reference page, which provides fast facts and frequently asked questions and answers on the student portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, was developed to assist financial aid administrators and other offices on college campuses in making decisions about the distribution of these funds. Check back often as NASFAA will continue to update this reference page as any new guidance becomes available.
See HEERF-Student Funds Reference Page
NASFAA AskRegs Questions & Answers
NASFAA's AskRegs Knowledgebase consists of financial aid-related questions submitted by NASFAA members and corresponding answers provided by NASFAA staff. While AskRegs is available exclusively to NASFAA members, in an effort to keep the entire higher education community informed in the midst of this pandemic, NASFAA has made all AskRegs questions and answers related to COVID-19 available to the public. Check back often; we are making frequent updates as new questions get submitted and answered.
- *NEW* Are CARES Act Stimulus Checks Considered Taxable or Untaxed Income For Title IV Purposes, Including PJ?
- *NEW* Does the R2T4 Waiver For Not Returning Unearned Aid Also Apply To Unofficial Withdrawals?
- *UPDATED* How do We Calculate SAP if We Converted to Pass/Fail Grades Due to Coronavirus?
- *UPDATED* How Do We Determine if a Withdrawal Was the Result of a Qualifying Emergency Due to Coronavirus?
- *UPDATED* How Do We Treat Our Students Who Have Been Dropped From the Clinical Program Due To Coronavirus?
- *UPDATED* Is a Student Who Is Simultaneously Enrolled In High School and College Eligible for Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds?
- *TRENDING* Do the Distance Education Flexibilities As a Result Of COVID-19 Apply To Incoming Students For the Fall Payment Period?
- *TRENDING* Can We Accept Photographed Or Scanned Documents By Smartphone Or Text Due To COVID-19?
See All COVID-19 AskRegs Questions
Department of Education & Congressional References
- Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge ED to Make FAFSA Changes
- Updated Guidance for Interruptions of Study Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Cost Concerns Lead House Democrats to Scale Back on Aid Package
- ED Says Over 50,000 Borrowers Still Having Wages Garnished
- ED Releases Additional CARES Act Funding for HBCUs, MSIs, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities
- ED Announces FY 2017 Cohort Default Rate Deadline Modification and Update on Federal Work-Study Community Service Waivers Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Recipient's Funding Certification and Agreement for the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Institutional Portion of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund of the CARES Act
- Frequently Asked Questions About the Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students
- CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Certification Agreement Form
- CARES Act Institutional Allocations from Department of Education
- April 3, 2020: ED UPDATED Guidance for Interruptions of Study Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- March 5, 2020: ED Guidance for Interruptions of Study Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Letter to College and University Presidents on CARES Act Funding
- March 11 Electronic Announcement: Issuance of Dear CPA Letter CPA-20-01, Site Visit Exemption During COVID-19 Outbreak
- ED Coronavirus Q&A: Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
NASFAA in the News
For an up-to-date list of news articles in which NASFAA spokespeople have been quoted, please visit our NASFAA In the News webpage.
NASFAA On the Record
- Higher Ed Community Reiterates Call for Additional Funding in Next COVID Relief Package
- Higher Education Community Pushes for Expanded Student Debt Relief During Coronavirus Pandemic
- NASFAA Urges Treasury, IRS to Ensure CARES Act Emergency Aid to Students Is Non-Taxable
- NASFAA Joins Letter in Support of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020
- NASFAA Joins Higher Education Community in Ask for Increased Funding in Fourth COVID Relief Package
- NASFAA Joins Higher Ed Community in Push for Additional COVID Emergency Funding
- NASFAA Asks ED for Flexibility in Verification Due to COVID-19 Disruptions
See all NASFAA On the Record letters
Additional Resources
- NASFAA Members: COVID-19 Emergency Grant Application Samples in NASFAA's Member-Generated Content Library
- NASFAA Members: Strengthen Your Skills With NASFAA's Summer Training Series
- Blue Icon Advisors "Let's Talk" series
- Census Bureau Publishes Updates for Temporarily Closed Schools Due to Coronavirus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- COVID-19 Resources from NASFAA's Business Partners
- CUPA-HR Provides Resources for Campus Re-Openings
- IRS: Emergency Aid Allocated to College Students Not Considered Taxable Income
- Lawmakers Urge Student Loan Companies to Provide Relief for Private Student Loan Borrowers
- NASFAA, SchoolHouse Connections Resource Highlights COVID-19 Impact on Unaccompanied Homeless Youth Seeking
- Washington Sues Department of Education Over CARES Act Guidance
- World Health Organization
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Publication Date: 6/5/2020
