<human>:  How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted higher education in the U.S.?
<bot>: The COVID-19 crisis has had a profound impact on higher education in the U.S. Universities have had to quickly make decisions about moving classes online, adjusting admissions policies, and responding to the changing needs of their student body. As schools have had to transition to remote learning and dorms have been closed, faculty and staff have had to make difficult decisions about budget cuts and layoffs. In addition, many students have had to take time off from school in order to take care of family members, making the academic financial pressures for students and universities even more intense. The crisis is likely to have long term effects on the U.S. higher education system, such as greater reliance on online learning and potential decreases in enrollment.