Coronavirus (COVID-19) Web Center
This web center was created to keep NASFAA members and the financial aid community updated on pertinent news related to the coronavirus. Future COVID19-related webinars and all AskRegs Knowledgebase Q&As will be available exclusively to NASFAA members. Not a NASFAA member yet? Join today.
Please note, many of the resources on this page remain open to the public. Check back often as this page is updated daily.
NASFAA Articles & Statements
- *NEW* ED Indicates Institutions Without Subawardees Exempt from FFATA Reporting Requirements for CARES Act Funds
- With Outstanding Policy Differences Unabated, Negotiators Try to Agree on Timeline for Latest Aid Package
- Low-Income Borrowers More Likely to Fall Behind on Student Loans Amid Pandemic, Report Finds
- Higher Education Will Need to Innovate to Survive in Post-COVID World, Panelists Say
- NASFAA Statement on the HEALS Act
See All NASFAA COVID-19 News Coverage
NASFAA Webinars
The following webinars are available on demand, free of charge to NASFAA members and non-members. COVID-19 webinars that take place after July 1, 2020, will be available exclusively to NASFAA members.
- June 12, 2020 - COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: As it Stands
- May 20, 2020 - COVID-19 and Federal Student Aid: Current Status
NASFAA "Off The Cuff" Podcast Episodes
- *NEW* Episode 160: Kicking Off NASFAA's FAFSA Paper Series
- Episode 159: Dissecting the HEALS Act, New CARES Reporting Requirements, and Dream Center Controversy
- Episode 158: Unpacking Alexander's Loan Repayment Plan, and the Future of Federal COVID Aid
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. As of July 1, 2020, all COVID-19 Q&As are available exclusively to NASFAA members. If you are a NASFAA member, please log in to AskRegs and enter "COVID-19" in the search bar to find all coronavirus-related questions and answers. Check back often; new questions get submitted and answered every day.
- *NEW* Which Schools Must Complete Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Reporting For CARES Act Grants?
- *UPDATED* Can We Continue To Pay FWS Students Who Are Unable To Work FWS Jobs For the 2020-21 Award Year?
- *UPDATED* Has the FISAP Deadline Been Extended Due to COVID-19?
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Department of Education & Congressional References
- 7-30: Additional COD System Implementation Information for COD System Changes to Support the CARES Act
- 7-24: Email Reminder About COVID-19 Relief Measures to In-School Borrowers July 27–31, 2020
- August 1 Application Deadline for HEERF Funds Approaching
- Alexander Proposes Extending CARES Act Student Loan Deferment for Borrowers With No Income
- Congressional Democrats Call for Oversight of ED’s Execution of Coronavirus Aid
- 7-10: Additional Regulatory Flexibilities Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 7-10: Update on Required CARES Act Quarterly Reporting
- New Bill Would Give Low-Income Students Stimulus Checks
- Former ED Secretary Urges Congress to Bridge Racial Inequalities in Higher Ed Exacerbated by Coronavirus
- Sens. Murray, Wyden Push for Public Outreach on Economic Impact Payments
- ED Removes Handbook Reference to Professional Judgment Guidance
- ED Officially Publishes Interim Final Rule on CARES Act Emergency Grants
- New FAQs Outline Allowable Uses of Funds Under HEERF
- Senate Democrats Pen Letter Urging $47 Billion in Aid for Higher Ed
- 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
- ED UPDATED Guidance for Interruptions of Study Related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- 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 Advocacy and Work
- Call to Action: Your Voice Needed to Increase Higher Education Funding
- June 2020 Infographic Shows NASFAA's Comprehensive Efforts in the Time of COVID-19
NASFAA On the Record
- *NEW* NASFAA Urges Senate Leadership to Extend CARES Act Student Loan Relief
- NASFAA Submits Comments on HEERF Student Eligibility Interim Final Rule
- NASFAA Joins Higher Education Community in Opposition to New Rule From ICE
- 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
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NASFAA Members Additional Resources
- Business Continuity Plans and Teleworking Agreement Samples
- CARES Act Distribution: Results From June 2020 Membership Poll & May 2020 Survey
- CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) Timeline
- COVID-19 Emergency Grant Application Samples
- NASFAA Membership CARES Act Survey
- NASFAA Survey Results Highlight COVID-19 Impact on Professional Judgment Requests
- Strengthen Your Skills With NASFAA's Summer Training Series
Additional Resources
- Higher Education Advocates Call on Congress to Provide Equitable Aid for Community Colleges
- 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
- Latest ICE Guidance Bars New International Students From Online-Only Studies in U.S.
- 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: 8/7/2020