This information collection supports the annual collection of data pertaining to the uses of funds under the Higher Education Emergency Education Relief Fund (HEER Fund). Section 18004(a) of the CARES Act, Pub. L. No. 116-136 (March 27, 2020), authorized the Secretary of Education to allocate formula grant funds to participating institutions of higher education (IHEs). Section 18004(c) of the CARES Act allows IHEs to use up to one-half of the total funds received to cover any costs associated with the significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus (with specific exceptions). This information collection request includes the reporting requirements in order to comply with the requirements of the CARES Act and obtain information on how the funds were used. The information will be reviewed by U.S. Department of Education (Department) employees to ensure that HEER funds are used in accordance with section 18004 of the CARES Act, and will be shared with the public to promote transparency regarding the allocation and uses of funds.
The latest form for Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) I, II and III Data Collection Form expires 2023-12-31 and can be found here.
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Form |
Form |
Form |
Supplementary Document |
Supporting Statement A |
Revision of a currently approved collection | 2024-09-30 | ||
Approved without change |
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2022-12-01 | |
Approved with change |
Revision of a currently approved collection | 2021-10-07 | |
Approved without change |
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection | 2020-12-14 | |
Approved without change |
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number) | 2020-11-02 |
Federal Enterprise Architecture: Education - Higher Education
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