HEERF Grant Audit Requirements
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General has published the Guide for Compliance Attestation Engagements of Proprietary Schools Expending Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund Grants (Guide). The Guide applies to and provides requirements and...
10 Features to look for in an Attendance Tracker for Higher Education
An attendance tracker is an important tool used by post-secondary schools. And not only because research shows that academic achievement and regular attendance are closely connected. It’s also critical for clock-hour programs (e.g., cosmetology, trucking, massage,...
Did you know…”Wet” Signature & Statement of Educational Purpose
Did You Know... The U.S. Department of Education (ED) requires a “wet” signature on the statement of educational purpose for students who are placed in verification tracking groups V4 and V5. The clarification requiring “wet” signatures was published in the...
What Is the “Byrd Rule”?
What Is the “Byrd Rule” & Why Is It One Line of Defense in Contesting the Inclusion of Revisions to the 90/10 Rule In the FY21 Budget Reconciliation Bill (The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) Overview Because lawmakers included a provision to modify the 90/10...
One Week Extension in 2020 HEERF Annual Performance Reporting Data
ED is sending out a letter to all institutions who agreed to participate in the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund student and institutional grant programs extending the deadline for completion of the 2020 Annual Performance Reporting from this coming Monday,...