COVID-19: CONNECTING ACROSS THE DISTANCE |
Hello Tri-State, We hope this message finds you well. COVID-19 (coronavirus) has forced us all to make drastic changes in a short period of time. Although, we are in different locations dealing with different degrees of exposure we are all doing our best to deal. Whether you are feeling like a teleworking pro or still fumbling with passwords, you are not alone! We created this page to share resources for the Tri-State community including opportunities for members to connect in this new era of social distancing. Flattening the curve requires us to work apart, failing to connect will make us grow apart. Let's grow together instead. For now, our goal is to provide resources in four areas:
The resources on this page will be updated regularly. We will refer to many external links for content. Sharing does not equal endorsement. If you have resources to share, please send them to dedcmdasfaa at gmail.com. In the meantime, be well and please stay connected. Sincerely,
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OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH THE TRI-STATE COMMUNITY
- Reach out to a colleague! You can search the membership directory and this quick video will show you how.
- Like us on Facebook
- Start or join a discussion. Members can create a topic or comment on an existing topic in the forum by visiting the Discussion Forum page.
- Join an online gathering for those who would like some "face time" every so often (details coming soon)
RESOURCES FOR PERSONAL WELLNESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Personal Wellness
- CDC COVID-19 How To Prepare: Manage Anxiety & Stress
- FEMA: 7 Essential Tips for Safe and Healthy Teleworking
Professional Development
- View Tri-State's archive of presentations from past events (links coming soon)
- NASFAA Training & Events
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES (FEDERAL GOVERNMENT)
U.S. Department of Education: Resources for Higher Education Institutions
IFAP- UPDATED Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (May 15, 2020)
- UPDATED Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (April 3, 2020)
- Guidance for interruptions of study related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) (March 5, 2020)
studentaid.gov
STATE/LOCAL RESOURCES
Delaware
District of Columbia
Government of the District of Columbia - Coronavirus
Maryland
- Maryland Department of Health
- Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC): Information for Postsecondary Institutions on Coronavirus
BUSINESS PARTNER RESOURCES
CollegeAve
Sallie Mae
- Customers facing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may request and receive disaster forbearance, which allows them to suspend payments for 90 days.
- In addition to speaking with a customer service representative, customers looking to request a forbearance or make payments can now do so in two new ways:
- The Interactive Voice Response feature on our toll-free customer service line now has an option for customers to request a forbearance or make a payment over the phone any time of day. Previously, customers could only make a payment over the phone by speaking with a customer service rep during regular hours of operation.
- Our chat function on SallieMae.com can now process forbearance requests and take ACH payments from customers. Previously, we answered questions via chat but did not have the ability to accept payments.
CampusLogic
SponsoredScholar, Emergency Funding SoftwareFrom now until August 31, SponsoredScholar, CampusLogic's emergency funding software, will be free to higher education institutions, on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no obligation for institutions to continue after August 31, and 100% of the annual subscription and implementation fees will be waived for institutions that sign up by April 30, 2020.
NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ASSOCIATION NEWSNASFAA
EASFAA
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