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\n2021 Annual Performance Report  \nFebruary 2023  \nHigher Education Emergency Relief Fund  \n2021 Annual Performance Report  \nFebruary 1, 2023  \nU.S. Department of Education  \nMiguel A. Cardona, Ed. D.  \nSecretary of Education  \nOffice of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development  \nRoberto J. Rodríguez Assistant Secretary  \nOffice of Postsecondary Education  \nNasser H. Paydar, Ph.D.  \nAssistant Secretary  \nFebruary 2023  \nThis document is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part is granted. While permission to reprint this publication is not necessary, the citation should be U. S. Department of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development and Office of Postsecondary Education, Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, 2021 Annual Performance Report, Washington, DC, 20202. This report is available on the Department’s website at [https://covid-relief-data.ed.gov/](https://covid-relief-data.ed.gov/) .  \nAvailability of Alternate Formats  \nOn request, this publication is available in alternate formats, such as Braille or large print. For more information, please contact the Department’s Alternate Format Center at 202-260-0818 or via e-mail at [alternateformatcenter@ed.gov](alternateformatcenter@ed.gov).  \nNotice to Persons with Limited English Proficiency  \nIf you have difficulty understanding English, you may request language assistance services for Department information that is available to the public. These language assistance services are available free of charge. If you need more information about interpretation or translation services, please call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327) (TTY: 1-800-877-8339), email us at [Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov](Ed.Language.Assistance@ed.gov), or write to U.S. Department of Education, Information Resource Center, 400 Maryland Ave. , SW, Washington, DC 20202.  \nNew Data Show That in 2021 Alone, 12.7 Million Students Received 19.5 Billion Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds, Helping to Keep Them In School and  \nMeet Their Needs  \nIntroduction  \nAs part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to resources under Executive Order 14000 and the COVID-19 Handbook:  \nVolume 3, the U.S. Department of Education (Department) is committed to efficiently and effectively administering Federal emergency and relief funds and implementing strong public accountability for these resources. 1 As demonstrated by this report, these efforts have ensured that the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) continues to serve its intended purpose as a lifeline for students, institutions, and educators, helping students stay enrolled and keep costs down, especially for lowincome students and students of color, helping faculty and staff stay employed, and slowing the spread of the pandemic.  \nWhen the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, the challenges facing institutions of higher education (IHEs) and the students they serve were immediate and severe. IHEs were required to transition to remote learning environments overnight with minimal preparation and limited resources. IHEs faced additional costs for essential items, such as cleaning supplies and equipment for remote learning, all while facing steep revenue declines from lost room and board, declining enrollment, and state budget cuts. Students, meanwhile, had to grapple with severe disruptions to their pursuit of higher education as a result of the pandemic, often facing un-and under-employment, taking on additional caregiving responsibilities, experiencing health challenges and crises, and being forced to move unexpectedly, all while transitioning to distance learning. Many students also lacked consistent access to high-speed internet, the proper technology, or the digital skills to succeed in online education, further highlighting the stark inequities of a digital divide that continues to be par","cbCaika8FmI1OXWE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaika8FmI1OXWE","pdf",1008373,14,"English","# Introduction\n## Background and purpose\n## Reporting approach and scope\n# Key Findings\n## Student support and enrollment\n## Institutional and community impacts","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) in this report?\",\"answer\":\"The report explains that HEERF continues to serve its intended purpose as a lifeline for students, institutions, and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic by supporting enrollment, reducing costs, and enabling institutions to address health and safety needs.\"},{\"question\":\"How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect higher education institutions and students?\",\"answer\":\"Institutions faced urgent transitions to remote learning with minimal preparation and limited resources, while students encountered severe disruptions such as un- and under-employment, added caregiving responsibilities, health challenges, and reduced access to technology and high-speed internet.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the report say about HEERF’s impact on students during 2021?\",\"answer\":\"The report states that HEERF helped students stay enrolled and keep costs down while slowing the spread of the pandemic, and that nearly half of students enrolled at HEERF-eligible institutions received emergency financial aid.\"}]","Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund - 2021 Annual Performance Report - February 2023 | PDF",1792060341,35]