Episode 178: DeVos' Departure Makes Way for Debate Over Further COVID Aid, Debt Forgiveness, and the Biden Administration

This week on "Off The Cuff," the team recaps the resignation of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the department’s effort to curtail President-elect Joe Biden’s pledge to provide student loan debt relief. Megan provides an update on the congressional agenda ahead of Democrats’ majority in Congress. Allie and Justin dig into details on what’s ahead for the debate over debt relief, and Jill provides a brief update on HEERF reporting and expected guidance. Plus, the group wants to know: What was your best purchase last year?

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Justin Draeger President & CEO	Megan Coval Vice President, Policy & Federal Relations	Allie Arcese Managing Editor	Jill Desjean Policy Analyst

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DeVos Resigns, Citing Capitol Hill Violence as a Breaking Point
What Democratic Control of Washington Means for Higher Ed
Biden Pledges to Extend Student Loan Relief
Trump Administration Tries to Hamstring Biden on Student Loan Forgiveness
Year-End Student Aid Legislation: COVID Relief, Funding, and FAFSA Simplification
Next on the NASFAA U Schedule: Federal Pell Grant & IASG

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Publication Date: 1/15/2021

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