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U.S. Department of Education
Office of the Secretary
COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
The U.S. Department of Education’s primary website that provides general information and guidance for school communities, including links to information posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Secretary DeVos Delivers $6 Billion in Additional Grant Funding to Support Continued Education at America's Colleges, Universities
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced in a press release on April 21, 2020 that after quickly making available more than $6 billion for colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to students, an additional $6.2 billion is now available to higher education institutions to ensure learning continues. The Department developed a webpage dedicated to how institutions can access these critical institutional funds.
CECU Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Briefing on COVID-19 and CARES Act
The April 21, 2020 call focused on the Department providing new clarifying guidance regarding the use of the emergency financial aid grants to students as well as announcing that the Department is making immediately available to postsecondary institutions the remaining $6.2 billion for the institutional share of funds made available under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Secretary DeVos Rapidly Delivers More Than $6 Billion in Emergency Cash Grants for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced in a press release on April 9, 2020 more than $6 billion will be distributed immediately to colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to college students whose lives and educations have been disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. The funding is available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump less than two weeks ago. The Department developed a webpage dedicated to how institutions can access these critical student funds.
CECU Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Briefing on COVID-19 and CARES Act
The April 9, 2020 call focused on the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund and the Department’s announcement that it is making immediately available to postsecondary institutions more than $6.2 billion in emergency grants for students.
Secretary DeVos Directs FSA to Stop Wage Garnishment, Collections Actions for Student Loan Borrowers, Will Refund More Than $1.8 Billion to Students, Families
In a March 25, 2020 press release, Secretary DeVos announced that, due to the COVID-19 national emergency, the Department will halt collection actions and wage garnishments to provide additional assistance to borrowers. This flexibility will last for a period of at least 60 days from March 13, 2020.
Secretary DeVos Suspends Federal Student Loan Payments, Waives Interest During National Emergency
In a March 20, 2020 press release, Secretary DeVos announced all borrowers with federally held student loans will automatically have their interest rates set to 0% for a period of at least 60 days. In addition, each of these borrowers will have the option to suspend their payments for at least two months to allow them greater flexibility during the national emergency.
Office of Postsecondary Education
*NEW* Application for New Awards Deadline Date; Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
Published on June 24, 2020, this notice from the Office of Postsecondary Education establishes the deadline date for institutions of higher education that did not initially apply to receive allocations to transmit their applications for funds from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund under sections 18004(a)(1), 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3) of the CARES Act as August 1, 2020.
*NEW* Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding Technical Assistance Webinar
On June 23, 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education hosted a webinar that provided technical assistance to institutions of higher education in response to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, including the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Eligibility of Students at Institutions of Higher Education for Funds Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Published on June 17, 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education released the official version of an interim final rule (“IFR”) that clarifies which students are eligible for emergency financial aid grants under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”). The IFR is effective immediately. Click here to read CECU’s IFR summary, which was first published on June 11, 2020.
Updated Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published on May 15, 2020 and last updated on June 16, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education provides institutions of higher education new and expanded Title IV flexibilities due to the Coronavirus emergency. This guidance supplements related guidance issued by the Department on March 5, 2020 and April 3, 2020 as well as implements several provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students & CECU Reporting Template
Published on May 6, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education describes initial reporting requirements and submission deadlines for postsecondary institutions that receive an allocation under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for emergency financial aid grants to students. CECU developed a user-friendly reporting template that institutions can use to report the items listed in the Department’s electronic announcement.
Updated Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published on April 3, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education provides updated information that expands upon the Department’s March 5, 2020 guidance and provides additional regulatory flexibilities due to the lawful declaration of the COVID-19 national emergency.
Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
First published on March 5, 2020 and updated on March 20, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education addresses concerns expressed by higher education leaders regarding how they should comply with Title IV, Higher Education Act policies for students whose activities are impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19), either directly because the student is ill or quarantined, or indirectly because the student was recalled from travel-abroad experiences, can no longer participate in internships or clinical rotations, or attends a campus that temporarily suspended operations. This information provides flexibilities for schools that are working to help students complete the term in which they are currently enrolled.
Information for Accrediting Agencies Regarding Temporary Flexibilities Provided to Coronavirus Impacted Institutions or Accrediting Agencies
Published on March 17, 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education announced temporary flexibilities to accrediting agencies to help them serve institutions and students through the period of COVID-19 interruption.
Office of Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid (FSA)-issued Coronavirus Information for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
Published by the Office of Federal Student Aid, these FAQs provide students, borrowers, and parents information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on campus closures, Federal Work Study, professional judgement, deferment and forbearance, income-driven repayment, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Office for Civil Rights
Questions and Answers for Postsecondary Institutions on Issues Related to COVID-19
On May 12, 2020, in response to inquiries received by the Department, the Office for Civil Rights issued a technical assistance document to assist postsecondary institutions with meeting their obligations under Federal civil rights laws during this difficult and unprecedented time. OCR will continue to update this document as needed throughout the crisis.
Webinar, Fact Sheet for Protecting Students’ Civil Rights During COVID-19 Response
On March 17, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights released a webinar on ensuring web accessibility for students with disabilities for schools utilizing online learning during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, OCR published a fact sheet for education leaders on how to protect students' civil rights as school leaders take steps to keep students safe and secure.
OCR Coronavirus Statement
On March 4, 2020, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kenneth Marcus issued a statement to education leaders regarding reported cases of coronavirus bulling based on race and national origin.
Office of Inspector General
Coronavirus Relief Oversight Plan
Made available on May 5, 2020, the Office of Inspector General identifies potential subject areas that may be included in its CARES Act oversight work, including a focus on schools’ use of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Issuance of Dear CPA Letter CPA-20-01, Site Visit Exemption During COVID-19 Outbreak
Published on March 11, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Inspector General describes a limited exemption from the site visit requirement during the outbreak of COVID-19 “Coronavirus” for audits conducted using the September 2016 Audit Guide. The exemption described in the letter applies to proprietary school audits of fiscal years ending between September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019 that are conducted using the Audit Guide.
Student Privacy Policy Office
FERPA and Virtual Learning during COVID-19 (Webinar Recording)
Hosted on March 30, 2020, this webinar conducted by the Student Privacy Policy Office is intended to provide information on privacy best practices and insight into helpful resources available to the education community during this critical time of national emergency.
FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources
Published on March 30, 2020, this technical assistance list from the Student Privacy Policy Office identifies resources that may be helpful on the issue of virtual learning.
FERPA and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Published on March 12, 2020, this guidance from the Student Privacy Policy Office is to answer questions that school officials have had concerning the disclosure of personally identifiable information from students’ education records to outside entities when addressing COVID-19.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
FAQs: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund and Emergency Financial Aid Grants under the CARES Act
On May 7, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service released guidance on the taxability of the emergency financial aid grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act. In a FAQ, the IRS states that the “[e]mergency financial aid grants under the CARES Act for unexpected expenses, unmet financial need, or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as unexpected expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, or childcare, are qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. This grant is not includible in your gross income.”
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
*NEW* Interim Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education Administrators for SARS-CoV-2 Testing
As some institutions of higher education (IHEs) open in the United States, CDC offers considerations for ways in which IHEs can help protect students, faculty, and staff and slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These interim considerations are based on what is currently known about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 as of the date of posting, June 30, 2020.
Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education
Last updated on May 30, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the several considerations for ways in which institutions of higher education can help protect students and employees (e.g., faculty, staff, and administrators) and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
Last updated on March 18, 2020, this interim guidance is intended to help administrators of public and private institutions of higher education prevent the spread of COVID-19 among students, staff, and faculty. The guidance includes considerations to help administrators plan for the continuity of teaching, learning, and research if there is community spread of COVID-19 and address concerns related to COVID-19 associated stigma.
Checklist for Administrators
University and colleges are encouraged to prepare for the possibility of community-level COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States. Use this checklist to make decisions now that will protect the health of students and staff in your care.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes
This jointly developed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Environmental Protection Agency is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Student and Exchange Visitor Program
*NEW* COVID-19 and Fall 2020
Published on July 6, 2020, this Broadcast Message explains that SEVP is modifying temporary procedural adaptations related to online courses permitted during the height of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) crisis for the fall 2020 semester. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to publish the procedures and responsibilities described in the Broadcast Message in the near future as a Temporary Final Rule in the Federal Register. This message is intended to provide additional time to facilitate the implementation of these procedures
Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19
Last updated on June 4, 2020, this document provides answers to frequently asked questions from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) stakeholders about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on SEVP-certified schools and F and M students.
COVID-19: Guidance for SEVP Stakeholders
Published on March 13, 2020, this follow-up guidance addresses three common scenarios related to emergency procedures implemented by SEVP-certified schools: (1) a school completely closes and does not have online courses or other alternate learning procedures; (2) a school temporarily stops in-person classes but implements online or other alternate learning procedures and the nonimmigrant student remains in the United States; and (3) a school temporarily stops in-person classes but implements online or other alternate learning procedures and the nonimmigrant student departs the United States.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Potential Procedural Adaptations for F and M nonimmigrant students
Published on March 9, 2020, this broadcast message describes that SEVP-certified schools may need to adapt their procedures and policies to address the significant public health concerns associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
What you need to know about student loans and the coronavirus pandemic
Last updated on April 9, 2020, this CFPB blog highlights some key things about how the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act impacts student loans.
Small Business Administration
The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program is providing small businesses with the resources they need to maintain their payroll, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover applicable overhead. This website provides a top-line overview of the PPP, program rules, and frequently asked questions.
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This webpage provides information for workers and employers about the evolving Coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with, the novel Coronavirus—now officially named COVID-19.
Office of the Secretary
COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
The U.S. Department of Education’s primary website that provides general information and guidance for school communities, including links to information posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Secretary DeVos Delivers $6 Billion in Additional Grant Funding to Support Continued Education at America's Colleges, Universities
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced in a press release on April 21, 2020 that after quickly making available more than $6 billion for colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to students, an additional $6.2 billion is now available to higher education institutions to ensure learning continues. The Department developed a webpage dedicated to how institutions can access these critical institutional funds.
CECU Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Briefing on COVID-19 and CARES Act
The April 21, 2020 call focused on the Department providing new clarifying guidance regarding the use of the emergency financial aid grants to students as well as announcing that the Department is making immediately available to postsecondary institutions the remaining $6.2 billion for the institutional share of funds made available under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Secretary DeVos Rapidly Delivers More Than $6 Billion in Emergency Cash Grants for College Students Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced in a press release on April 9, 2020 more than $6 billion will be distributed immediately to colleges and universities to provide direct emergency cash grants to college students whose lives and educations have been disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak. The funding is available through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump less than two weeks ago. The Department developed a webpage dedicated to how institutions can access these critical student funds.
CECU Readout of the U.S. Department of Education’s Briefing on COVID-19 and CARES Act
The April 9, 2020 call focused on the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund and the Department’s announcement that it is making immediately available to postsecondary institutions more than $6.2 billion in emergency grants for students.
Secretary DeVos Directs FSA to Stop Wage Garnishment, Collections Actions for Student Loan Borrowers, Will Refund More Than $1.8 Billion to Students, Families
In a March 25, 2020 press release, Secretary DeVos announced that, due to the COVID-19 national emergency, the Department will halt collection actions and wage garnishments to provide additional assistance to borrowers. This flexibility will last for a period of at least 60 days from March 13, 2020.
Secretary DeVos Suspends Federal Student Loan Payments, Waives Interest During National Emergency
In a March 20, 2020 press release, Secretary DeVos announced all borrowers with federally held student loans will automatically have their interest rates set to 0% for a period of at least 60 days. In addition, each of these borrowers will have the option to suspend their payments for at least two months to allow them greater flexibility during the national emergency.
Office of Postsecondary Education
*NEW* Application for New Awards Deadline Date; Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)
Published on June 24, 2020, this notice from the Office of Postsecondary Education establishes the deadline date for institutions of higher education that did not initially apply to receive allocations to transmit their applications for funds from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund under sections 18004(a)(1), 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3) of the CARES Act as August 1, 2020.
*NEW* Higher Education Emergency Relief Funding Technical Assistance Webinar
On June 23, 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education hosted a webinar that provided technical assistance to institutions of higher education in response to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, including the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Eligibility of Students at Institutions of Higher Education for Funds Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Published on June 17, 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education released the official version of an interim final rule (“IFR”) that clarifies which students are eligible for emergency financial aid grants under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”). The IFR is effective immediately. Click here to read CECU’s IFR summary, which was first published on June 11, 2020.
Updated Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published on May 15, 2020 and last updated on June 16, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education provides institutions of higher education new and expanded Title IV flexibilities due to the Coronavirus emergency. This guidance supplements related guidance issued by the Department on March 5, 2020 and April 3, 2020 as well as implements several provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which was signed into law on March 27, 2020.
Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Reporting – Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students & CECU Reporting Template
Published on May 6, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education describes initial reporting requirements and submission deadlines for postsecondary institutions that receive an allocation under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund for emergency financial aid grants to students. CECU developed a user-friendly reporting template that institutions can use to report the items listed in the Department’s electronic announcement.
Updated Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Published on April 3, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education provides updated information that expands upon the Department’s March 5, 2020 guidance and provides additional regulatory flexibilities due to the lawful declaration of the COVID-19 national emergency.
Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
First published on March 5, 2020 and updated on March 20, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Postsecondary Education addresses concerns expressed by higher education leaders regarding how they should comply with Title IV, Higher Education Act policies for students whose activities are impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19), either directly because the student is ill or quarantined, or indirectly because the student was recalled from travel-abroad experiences, can no longer participate in internships or clinical rotations, or attends a campus that temporarily suspended operations. This information provides flexibilities for schools that are working to help students complete the term in which they are currently enrolled.
Information for Accrediting Agencies Regarding Temporary Flexibilities Provided to Coronavirus Impacted Institutions or Accrediting Agencies
Published on March 17, 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education announced temporary flexibilities to accrediting agencies to help them serve institutions and students through the period of COVID-19 interruption.
Office of Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid (FSA)-issued Coronavirus Information for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
Published by the Office of Federal Student Aid, these FAQs provide students, borrowers, and parents information regarding the impact of COVID-19 on campus closures, Federal Work Study, professional judgement, deferment and forbearance, income-driven repayment, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Office for Civil Rights
Questions and Answers for Postsecondary Institutions on Issues Related to COVID-19
On May 12, 2020, in response to inquiries received by the Department, the Office for Civil Rights issued a technical assistance document to assist postsecondary institutions with meeting their obligations under Federal civil rights laws during this difficult and unprecedented time. OCR will continue to update this document as needed throughout the crisis.
Webinar, Fact Sheet for Protecting Students’ Civil Rights During COVID-19 Response
On March 17, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights released a webinar on ensuring web accessibility for students with disabilities for schools utilizing online learning during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, OCR published a fact sheet for education leaders on how to protect students' civil rights as school leaders take steps to keep students safe and secure.
OCR Coronavirus Statement
On March 4, 2020, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kenneth Marcus issued a statement to education leaders regarding reported cases of coronavirus bulling based on race and national origin.
Office of Inspector General
Coronavirus Relief Oversight Plan
Made available on May 5, 2020, the Office of Inspector General identifies potential subject areas that may be included in its CARES Act oversight work, including a focus on schools’ use of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund.
Issuance of Dear CPA Letter CPA-20-01, Site Visit Exemption During COVID-19 Outbreak
Published on March 11, 2020, this electronic announcement from the Office of Inspector General describes a limited exemption from the site visit requirement during the outbreak of COVID-19 “Coronavirus” for audits conducted using the September 2016 Audit Guide. The exemption described in the letter applies to proprietary school audits of fiscal years ending between September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019 that are conducted using the Audit Guide.
Student Privacy Policy Office
FERPA and Virtual Learning during COVID-19 (Webinar Recording)
Hosted on March 30, 2020, this webinar conducted by the Student Privacy Policy Office is intended to provide information on privacy best practices and insight into helpful resources available to the education community during this critical time of national emergency.
FERPA and Virtual Learning Related Resources
Published on March 30, 2020, this technical assistance list from the Student Privacy Policy Office identifies resources that may be helpful on the issue of virtual learning.
FERPA and the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Published on March 12, 2020, this guidance from the Student Privacy Policy Office is to answer questions that school officials have had concerning the disclosure of personally identifiable information from students’ education records to outside entities when addressing COVID-19.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
FAQs: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund and Emergency Financial Aid Grants under the CARES Act
On May 7, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service released guidance on the taxability of the emergency financial aid grants under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act. In a FAQ, the IRS states that the “[e]mergency financial aid grants under the CARES Act for unexpected expenses, unmet financial need, or expenses related to the disruption of campus operations on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as unexpected expenses for food, housing, course materials, technology, health care, or childcare, are qualified disaster relief payments under section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code. This grant is not includible in your gross income.”
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
*NEW* Interim Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education Administrators for SARS-CoV-2 Testing
As some institutions of higher education (IHEs) open in the United States, CDC offers considerations for ways in which IHEs can help protect students, faculty, and staff and slow the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These interim considerations are based on what is currently known about SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 as of the date of posting, June 30, 2020.
Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education
Last updated on May 30, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers the several considerations for ways in which institutions of higher education can help protect students and employees (e.g., faculty, staff, and administrators) and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education
Last updated on March 18, 2020, this interim guidance is intended to help administrators of public and private institutions of higher education prevent the spread of COVID-19 among students, staff, and faculty. The guidance includes considerations to help administrators plan for the continuity of teaching, learning, and research if there is community spread of COVID-19 and address concerns related to COVID-19 associated stigma.
Checklist for Administrators
University and colleges are encouraged to prepare for the possibility of community-level COVID-19 outbreaks in the United States. Use this checklist to make decisions now that will protect the health of students and staff in your care.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes
This jointly developed guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Environmental Protection Agency is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Student and Exchange Visitor Program
*NEW* COVID-19 and Fall 2020
Published on July 6, 2020, this Broadcast Message explains that SEVP is modifying temporary procedural adaptations related to online courses permitted during the height of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) crisis for the fall 2020 semester. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security plans to publish the procedures and responsibilities described in the Broadcast Message in the near future as a Temporary Final Rule in the Federal Register. This message is intended to provide additional time to facilitate the implementation of these procedures
Frequently Asked Questions for SEVP Stakeholders about COVID-19
Last updated on June 4, 2020, this document provides answers to frequently asked questions from Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) stakeholders about the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on SEVP-certified schools and F and M students.
COVID-19: Guidance for SEVP Stakeholders
Published on March 13, 2020, this follow-up guidance addresses three common scenarios related to emergency procedures implemented by SEVP-certified schools: (1) a school completely closes and does not have online courses or other alternate learning procedures; (2) a school temporarily stops in-person classes but implements online or other alternate learning procedures and the nonimmigrant student remains in the United States; and (3) a school temporarily stops in-person classes but implements online or other alternate learning procedures and the nonimmigrant student departs the United States.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Potential Procedural Adaptations for F and M nonimmigrant students
Published on March 9, 2020, this broadcast message describes that SEVP-certified schools may need to adapt their procedures and policies to address the significant public health concerns associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
What you need to know about student loans and the coronavirus pandemic
Last updated on April 9, 2020, this CFPB blog highlights some key things about how the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act impacts student loans.
Small Business Administration
The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses
The Paycheck Protection Program is providing small businesses with the resources they need to maintain their payroll, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover applicable overhead. This website provides a top-line overview of the PPP, program rules, and frequently asked questions.
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This webpage provides information for workers and employers about the evolving Coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with, the novel Coronavirus—now officially named COVID-19.
State
The state agencies listed below have published guidance related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and institutions of higher education. This list is not intended to be comprehensive but will be updated as appropriate.
- Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
- Alabama Commission on Higher Education
- Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
- California Department of Public Health
- Connecticut Office of Higher Education
- Colorado Department of Higher Education
- District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission
- Florida Department of Education
- Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
- Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
- Indiana Board for Proprietary Education
- Louisiana Board of Regents
- Maryland Higher Education Commission
- Massachusetts Office of Private Occupational School Education
- Minnesota Office of Higher Education
- Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
- New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
- New Mexico Higher Education Department
- New York State Education Department
- Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
- Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools
- Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
- Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
- South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
- State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
- Tennessee Higher Education Commission
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Texas Workforce Commission
- Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board
Accreditation
The accreditors listed below have published guidance related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). This list is not intended to be comprehensive but will be updated as appropriate.
Institutional Accrediting Agencies
Programmatic Accrediting Agencies
Institutional Accrediting Agencies
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
- Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET)
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and College (ACCSC)
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
- Council on Occupational Education (COE)
- Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSACESS)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission of Higher Education (NEASC)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- WASC Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Programmatic Accrediting Agencies
- Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)
- Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- American Culinary Federation (ACF)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education (AVMA)
- Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
- Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
- Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
- Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE)
- Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Programs (CACREP)
- Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
- National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Lab Sciences (NAACLS)
- National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS)
Veterans
Second GI Bill Fix for Student Veterans Impacted by COVID-19
On April 28, 2020, the President Trump signed into law H.R. 6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020. This new law will give the Department of Veterans Affairs additional authorities to continue GI Bill and VR&E payments for the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on December 21, 2020. VA has indicated it will provide new guidance and schedule training sessions with all VA approved schools and training facilities soon.
Veterans’ GI Bill benefits to continue during COVID-19 pandemic
On March 21, 2020, President Trump signed into law S. 3503, which authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the new law gives VA authority to continue GI Bill payments uninterrupted in the event of national emergencies, such as COVID-19. The new law allows VA to continue to pay benefits regardless of the fact that the program has changed from resident training to online training. Students will also continue to receive the same monthly housing allowance payments that they received for resident training until December 21, 2020, or until the school resumes in-person classes.
VA indicates it is working to “immediately implement the new changes” to address current and future school terms to ensure students continue to receive their education benefits.
COVID-19 FAQS for School Certifying Officials (SCOs)
Published on April 2, 2020, VA’s Education Service posted these FAQs covering how the recently enacted S. 3503 impacts institutions of higher learning, non-college degree education or training institutions, and on-the-job training and apprenticeship establishments.
COVID-19 Informational Webinar
On March 26, 2020 and March 27, 2020, VA’s Education Service hosted a webinar for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) and School Certifying Officials (SCOs) to discuss COVID-19 and the impact to students attending school. The PowerPoint presentation from the webinars is posted on the Education Service website.
DMC Response to COVID-19: Treasury Offset Program, Letter, and Payment Processing Concerns
According to an April 3, 2020 press release, the VA Debt Management Center is suspending all actions on Veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department until further notice.
On April 28, 2020, the President Trump signed into law H.R. 6322, the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020. This new law will give the Department of Veterans Affairs additional authorities to continue GI Bill and VR&E payments for the period beginning on March 1, 2020 and ending on December 21, 2020. VA has indicated it will provide new guidance and schedule training sessions with all VA approved schools and training facilities soon.
Veterans’ GI Bill benefits to continue during COVID-19 pandemic
On March 21, 2020, President Trump signed into law S. 3503, which authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to treat certain programs of education converted to distance learning by reason of emergencies and health-related situations in the same manner as programs of education pursued at educational institutions, and for other purposes.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the new law gives VA authority to continue GI Bill payments uninterrupted in the event of national emergencies, such as COVID-19. The new law allows VA to continue to pay benefits regardless of the fact that the program has changed from resident training to online training. Students will also continue to receive the same monthly housing allowance payments that they received for resident training until December 21, 2020, or until the school resumes in-person classes.
VA indicates it is working to “immediately implement the new changes” to address current and future school terms to ensure students continue to receive their education benefits.
COVID-19 FAQS for School Certifying Officials (SCOs)
Published on April 2, 2020, VA’s Education Service posted these FAQs covering how the recently enacted S. 3503 impacts institutions of higher learning, non-college degree education or training institutions, and on-the-job training and apprenticeship establishments.
COVID-19 Informational Webinar
On March 26, 2020 and March 27, 2020, VA’s Education Service hosted a webinar for State Approving Agencies (SAAs) and School Certifying Officials (SCOs) to discuss COVID-19 and the impact to students attending school. The PowerPoint presentation from the webinars is posted on the Education Service website.
DMC Response to COVID-19: Treasury Offset Program, Letter, and Payment Processing Concerns
According to an April 3, 2020 press release, the VA Debt Management Center is suspending all actions on Veteran debts under the jurisdiction of the Treasury Department until further notice.
Schools
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In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the proprietary school sector has a unique opportunity. The federal government has included our schools in the Emergency Stabilization Fund for institutions of higher education authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). Starting the week of April 13, 2020, institutions are provided the opportunity to direct critical Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (“HEERF”) grants to those eligible students most impacted by the pandemic. This guide, developed with the assistance of sector leaders, supports institutions in understanding what they should know regarding the student and institutional portions of the HEERF, provides example formulas for the distribution of emergency financial aid grants to students, includes a sample grant application form, and lists general principles institutions should consider. This guide will be updated regularly based on ongoing stakeholder feedback and federal updates, so institutions are encouraged to check back often. For questions or concerns related to the guide or the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, please do not hesitate to contact CECU staff at GovernmentRelations@career.org.
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Below are examples of how some institutions are communicating to their campuses regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). These resources are provided for informational purposes only.
During this challenging time, CECU encourages institutions to work together as a community and collaborate to protect the health and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. Please email communications@career.org with resources your school is using that may be helpful to others.
- Centura College/Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Continued Coronavirus Procedures
- Nightingale College - Campus Update 5.2.20 | Campus Update 4.11.20 | Campus Update 4.4.20 | Campus Update 3.28.20 | Campus Update 3.21.20
- Pima Medical Institute - Pandemic Response Protocol
- Success Education's Phased Reopening plan
- Success Education Colleges - Video Message to Students
- Success Education Colleges - Campus Update 3.16.20 | Campus Update 3.30.20 | Campus Update 4.3.20 | Campus Update 4.27.20
- Success Education Colleges - Alternate Delivery of Classes Online and Additional Information
- Success Education Colleges - Campus Support
During this challenging time, CECU encourages institutions to work together as a community and collaborate to protect the health and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. Please email communications@career.org with resources your school is using that may be helpful to others.
Services offered by our allied partners
Career TEAM
Career TEAM is committed to helping CECU schools mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our students, staff and communities by offering the use of the Career EDGE toolkit to provide remote Career Services support at NO CHARGE as we navigate this crisis together over the next couple of months.
This will enable your institution to have an online/mobile friendly Career Services center and offer the following:
Cengage
Cengage has a COVID-19 resource page with information for students, faculty and institutions. They are offering free access to Cengage Unlimited (which includes access to courseware and eTexts) for this semester to students in classes using Cengage material—regardless if they are a current customer or not.
Enrollment Partners, LLC
Contact: Martin Najarro CEO - 954-299-2311 (cell)
We are an education based contact center that works exclusively with the school industry. We are the extension of the school for any contact related services needed. We have education based representatives that work from home currently as well as our contact center near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. ER has offered at 30% discount for their services during this time.
Services:
*Contact center that can contact all prospects or students via phone, text and email to disseminate information or contact and transfer to available staff at the school.
*After hours call center to be able to have prospects or students speak to a live person on behalf of the school to disseminate information to them.
*Contact prospective students (leads) and qualify & transfer and/or set appointments for school.
*Use our web based system to upload all leads or contacts into our system and allow school staff to work from home using our web based system.
MaxKnowledge
We’re hearing that many out of work administrators, staff and faculty would like to use this unique period to earn the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential. We admire our sector’s dedicated professionals who are determined to use their homebound time effectively to pursue their professional development goals. As such, we’re reaching out to our member colleges and universities to inform their laid off and furloughed employees that they can use VIP Code CECU-CHEP on CHEP Online Training Center to pursue their CHEP certification.
The CHEP certification, offered in several concentration areas, requires completion of 48 hours of approved training (12 online courses). The VIP Code CECU-CHEP, valid until June 30th, allows individuals to purchase 12 course enrollment keys for the price of 2 keys.
Please note that this highly discounted offer is for individuals only. Please contact your state association for special offers available for institutional purchases. Visit our website for a list of CHEP approved training providers.
Norton Norris, Inc. (Nn)
We are committed to helping our CECU partners, especially as we navigate COVID-19 together. Nn is proud to provide services to keep your students engaged and your teams energized with the following services and discounts.
Career TEAM
Career TEAM is committed to helping CECU schools mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on our students, staff and communities by offering the use of the Career EDGE toolkit to provide remote Career Services support at NO CHARGE as we navigate this crisis together over the next couple of months.
This will enable your institution to have an online/mobile friendly Career Services center and offer the following:
- Online Workshops covering job search strategies, interviewing and professional branding, and much more
- Online tools including an Interview Simulation Trainer for job seekers to practice interviewing using their webcam
- Allow students to build their resumes, cover letters, thank you letters and submit them for review by their career services advisor
Cengage
Cengage has a COVID-19 resource page with information for students, faculty and institutions. They are offering free access to Cengage Unlimited (which includes access to courseware and eTexts) for this semester to students in classes using Cengage material—regardless if they are a current customer or not.
Enrollment Partners, LLC
Contact: Martin Najarro CEO - 954-299-2311 (cell)
We are an education based contact center that works exclusively with the school industry. We are the extension of the school for any contact related services needed. We have education based representatives that work from home currently as well as our contact center near Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. ER has offered at 30% discount for their services during this time.
Services:
*Contact center that can contact all prospects or students via phone, text and email to disseminate information or contact and transfer to available staff at the school.
*After hours call center to be able to have prospects or students speak to a live person on behalf of the school to disseminate information to them.
*Contact prospective students (leads) and qualify & transfer and/or set appointments for school.
*Use our web based system to upload all leads or contacts into our system and allow school staff to work from home using our web based system.
MaxKnowledge
We’re hearing that many out of work administrators, staff and faculty would like to use this unique period to earn the Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP) credential. We admire our sector’s dedicated professionals who are determined to use their homebound time effectively to pursue their professional development goals. As such, we’re reaching out to our member colleges and universities to inform their laid off and furloughed employees that they can use VIP Code CECU-CHEP on CHEP Online Training Center to pursue their CHEP certification.
The CHEP certification, offered in several concentration areas, requires completion of 48 hours of approved training (12 online courses). The VIP Code CECU-CHEP, valid until June 30th, allows individuals to purchase 12 course enrollment keys for the price of 2 keys.
Please note that this highly discounted offer is for individuals only. Please contact your state association for special offers available for institutional purchases. Visit our website for a list of CHEP approved training providers.
Norton Norris, Inc. (Nn)
We are committed to helping our CECU partners, especially as we navigate COVID-19 together. Nn is proud to provide services to keep your students engaged and your teams energized with the following services and discounts.
- Virtual On-Demand Training with Videos https://enrollmatch.com/on-demand/
- Unconventional Communications (for all student facing audiences) – 35% OFF (8 modules with workbook)
- EnrollMatch Foundations (advanced admissions training) - 40% OFF (35 modules w/participant manual)
- MyGuidance Coach (student advising software) - https://myguidancecoach.com/
- Engage your currently enrolled students, nurture your prospects and/or conduct virtual interviews by providing 100% online advising services. Specifically, MGC improves student fit and persistence with questions/assessments and rankings in 5 key areas (Goal Setting, Interests, Skills, Life & Values). We will waive all set up fees and the first month is FREE!
Congress
Congressional update as of April 10, 2020
Mnuchin Says He Thinks U.S. Businesses Could Reopen in May
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he thought the United States could reopen the economy during May. “I think as soon as the president feels comfortable with the medical issues, we are making everything necessary that American companies and American workers can be open for business and that they have the liquidity to operate their business in the interim,” Mnuchin said. White House guidelines encouraging Americans to stay home and physically distance themselves are in place until April 30, meaning President Trump will face a decision soon on whether to relax or extend them. (The Hill 4/9)
Fed Expands Corporate-Debt Backstops, Unveils New Programs to Aid States, Cities, and Small Businesses
The Federal Reserve unveiled an array of programs Thursday to provide $2.3 trillion in loans, expanding the Fed’s operations to reach small and midsize businesses and U.S. cities and states. The Fed said it would expand previously announced corporate lending programs to include some classes of riskier debt that had been excluded, including allowing firms that until recently had been rated as investment-grade to participate in those facilities. The Fed said it would enable new classes of debt in the previously announced Term Asset-Backed Securities Lending Facility, including triple-A rated tranches of existing commercial mortgage-backed securities and newly issued collateralized loan obligations. (WSJ 4/9)
Coronavirus Legislation Resources
- Senate Democrats revealed their plan for an interim coronavirus aid package. It added conditions to Republicans’ request for $250 billion to replenish the SBA’s PPP program. However, the Senate adjourned today with no deal on interim funding for coronavirus relief. Sens. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) attempted to pass their respective party’s measures by unanimous consent but was blocked by the other.
- Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) urged Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to exclude proprietary institutions from education funding in the CARES Act.
- Reps. Josh Harder (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and others will introduce the COVID-19 Graduate Relief Act to defer student loans for three years for college graduates in 2020. Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced similar legislation.
- Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) led a group urging congressional leaders to include monthly direct payments in a fourth coronavirus response bill.
Mnuchin Says He Thinks U.S. Businesses Could Reopen in May
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday he thought the United States could reopen the economy during May. “I think as soon as the president feels comfortable with the medical issues, we are making everything necessary that American companies and American workers can be open for business and that they have the liquidity to operate their business in the interim,” Mnuchin said. White House guidelines encouraging Americans to stay home and physically distance themselves are in place until April 30, meaning President Trump will face a decision soon on whether to relax or extend them. (The Hill 4/9)
Fed Expands Corporate-Debt Backstops, Unveils New Programs to Aid States, Cities, and Small Businesses
The Federal Reserve unveiled an array of programs Thursday to provide $2.3 trillion in loans, expanding the Fed’s operations to reach small and midsize businesses and U.S. cities and states. The Fed said it would expand previously announced corporate lending programs to include some classes of riskier debt that had been excluded, including allowing firms that until recently had been rated as investment-grade to participate in those facilities. The Fed said it would enable new classes of debt in the previously announced Term Asset-Backed Securities Lending Facility, including triple-A rated tranches of existing commercial mortgage-backed securities and newly issued collateralized loan obligations. (WSJ 4/9)
Coronavirus Legislation Resources
- Third Package
- Text of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) can be found here.
- The summary of the appropriations provisions can be found here.
- The full text of “Division B – Emergency Appropriations for Coronavirus Health Response and Agency Operations” can be found here.
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the House Ways and Means Committee
- CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Questions Answered
- Fact Sheet and FAQ on the Bill’s Unemployment Compensation Provisions
- Fact Sheet on Unemployment Insurance and COVID-19
- FAQs on the Bill’s Rebates (Direct Cash Payments to Americans)
- Explainer on How the Bill’s Rebates Work in Terms of Social Security
- FAQs on Health Care Provisions
- Fact Sheet on Social Security and the CARES Act
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the House Small Business Committee
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the Senate Finance Committee
- Recovery Check FAQ
- Employee Retention Credit FAQ
- Rural Resources in the CARES Act
- CARES Act Subtitle D (Health Care) Section-by-Section
- CARES Act Tax Policy and Unemployment Insurance Section-by-Section
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the House Financial Services Committee
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the House Appropriations Committee
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Fact Sheets Prepared by the House Education and Labor Committee
- Second Package:
- First Package
Additional Resources
Below are additional resources institutions may want to review and consider related to Coronavirus (COVID-19). These resources are provided for informational purposes only.
- The American College Health Association published a series of resources and guidelines to help college health staff and campus administrators prepare for COVID-19 and related issues on their campuses. These guidelines are intentionally broad so that each institution, small or large, can modify them based on existing campus and local resources.
- Compiled by Daniel Stanford of DePaul University, this list provides various resources for institutions that may need to use distance education temporarily to accommodate students as a result of a COVID-19 interruption.
- Teach for Learners provides a searchable database for tools to support those involved in education and the workforce, at all levels, and from all communities as they scale up capabilities for online learning and continue teaching, learning, and working from home.
- The Online Learning Consortium, Quality Matters, University Professional and Continuing Education Association, and the WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies has released joint responses on the ongoing COVID-19 situation. This statement includes several resources from these organizations.
- The Online Learning Consortium published a list of tools and resources to support institutions’ efforts in moving courses to an online format when emergency situations arise.
- The Instructional Design Emergency Response (ID-ER) Network connects institutions and educators to online learning professionals willing to help convert face-to-face courses or course components to online offerings during times of crisis, such as natural disasters and epidemics.
- Harvard University provides tips to support virtual science lab exercises.
- The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and Tuscany Strategy Consulting have collaborated to create a free resource to guide colleges on how to open campuses safely in the future.
- The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators created a web center to keep financial aid administrators updated on news related to COVID-19.
- Cooley LLP published two blog posts addressing moving offerings online and Title IV processing flexibilities associated with the response to COVID-19.
- Duane Morris LLP issued an alert clarifying how higher education institutions can continue to comply with Title IV regulations for students whose activities are impacted by COVID-19.
- Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP provides insight into educational institutions’ obligations to protect the privacy of student records in the context of COVID-19.
- Thompson Coburn published a blog post covering what institutions need to know about immigration and COVID-19.
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