blog post Video: How Community Colleges Spent Pandemic Relief Funds and What’s Next By Stephanie Barton Jul 15, 2024 The federal government provided significant funding—including almost $25 billion for community colleges—to help higher education institutions and students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from the Community College Research Center and PPIC, along with an expert panel, discuss how community colleges used this support and how these institutions are adapting as these emergency funds expire.