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…
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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 Application and Verification Guide (AVG) of the Federal…
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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…
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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…
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Disclaimer Part One: We realize this is a very long post, but we wanted to provide you with our initial review and summary of the legislation that passed last night…
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Did You Know FAME received guidance from the irs.gov website clarifying that HEERF grant funds, including emergency FSEOG funds, are not included in the student’s 2020 gross income or reported…
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Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) Reminder On October 2, 2020 the Department of Education (ED) released the 3rd Round of Frequently Asked Questions and Question 9 is of particular…
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Reporting Requirements for Withdrawn Students who Qualify for Return of Title IV Waiver under the CARES Act Note: Spring 2021, Lump Sum Reporting Tool is now available on COD. Instructions…
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