Published February 08, 2023 
Department of Education Releases New Data on How Pandemic Relief Funds Supported Students
On February 1, the Department of Education released new data on the direct impact the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) had on more than 18 million students. HEERF provided billions of dollars in support to higher education institutions to help ensure learning continued throughout the pandemic. The Department highlighted the success of HEERF, including helping students afford basic needs and remain enrolled in school, keeping colleges open and staff employed, and decreasing the spread of COVID-19. To learn more, click here.
Biden Administration Announces End of Public Health Emergency
On January 30, the Biden Administration announced the plan to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023. This announcement comes three years after the initial PHE declaration in response to the pandemic. As we look ahead, AACN will work with our nursing community partners to ensure that models of care successfully implemented during this PHE continue. To see the Statement of Administration Policy, click here.
Apply Today: HRSA Nursing Loan Repayment Program Opportunities
Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) hosted a webinar on nursing loan repayment opportunities. This webinar discussed various ways nurses can reduce or eliminate nursing school debt, through such federal programs as the Nurse Corps and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Programs. To learn more, click here.
