Maximizing the Impact of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF I & II) for Students
The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 will provide $22 billion of aid to institutions. This builds on the funds distributed under the …
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Lessons from Scaling Emergency Aid at Amarillo College and the Alamo College District
This webinar provides an overview of the challenges institutions face around scaling emergency aid. We did a deep dive into the …
#RealCollege During The Pandemic – Institutional Responses
#RealCollege During the Pandemic: Initial Institutional Responses To Address Basic Needs Insecurity The novel coronavirus pandemic is testing institutions of higher …
Emergency Aid During the Pandemic: Improving Equitable Practice and Documenting Impact
Emergency aid is a responsive and flexible tool being implemented at institutions of higher education throughout the nation. This spring, for the first time, Congress invested more than $6B in emergency aid via the Cares Act. Experience in the field offers insight on how to design and deploy emergency aid programs, including streamlining application processes, delivery to students, and setting clear and equitable decision criteria. But more evidence is needed…
#RealCollege During the Pandemic
The COVID19 pandemic struck American higher education in March 2020. Campuses closed, students lost jobs, and emergency resources fell far short of their needs. This new report examines the impact on the security of students’ basic needs…