Tag: American Rescue Plan

HBCUs

Department of Education Increases COVID-19 Relief Funding to Historic and Under-Resourced Institutions

The U.S. Department of Education announced an additional $3.2 billion in funding for historic and under-resourced institutions under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF). The funding will go to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), minorities serving institutions (MSIs) and other underserved institutions, like some community colleges. The funding […]

July 29, 2021

News Roundup

U.S. Department of Education Releases $600 Million to Support Homeless Students

Under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) program, the U.S. Department of Education has released nearly $600 million in funding to support students experiencing homelessness.

July 28, 2021

MSIs

Trinity Washington University Settles More than $1.8 Million in Balances for Nearly 400 Full-time Undergraduates

Using federal funds from the American Rescue Plan, Trinity Washington University—a Predominantly Black Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution located in the nation’s capital—has fully paid off $1,828,901 in balances for nearly 400 full-time undergraduate students who owe balances to Trinity, more than 40% of the full-time undergraduate student body. According to Trinity officials, the average […]

July 21, 2021

Students

U.S. Education Secretary Host Roundtable for Students Who’ve Experienced Homelessness

U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona held a virtual roundtable with U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-WV and Patty Murray D-WA on Apr. 23 to speak to students who have experienced homelessness, according to the U.S. Education Department. The Education Department has announced plans to distribute $800 million in American Rescue Plan funds to states to support […]

April 26, 2021

COVID-19

U.S. House Democrats Expected to Pass $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Package Tuesday

U.S. House Democrats are expected to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Tuesday, NPR reported. The plan is already approved by the Senate 50-49, so its next destination is the desk of President Joe Biden. The package, referred to as the American Rescue Plan, includes new stimulus checks, a child tax credit increase and […]

March 8, 2021