On Dec. 21, congressional leaders finally reached a deal and passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, along with $1.4 trillion in appropriations legislation to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2021. The relief bill funds key federal higher education programs, includes billions for institutions of higher education, and includes statutory changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and federal Pell Grants. Click here for a summary of the higher education provisions included in the legislation.