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Does Applying for Financial Aid Lower Your College Acceptance Odds?

Great College Advice

Many families worry that their student won’t be accepted if they check the box on the college application indicating that they will be applying for financial aid. So, this is the question I hear over and over: “Does applying for financial aid hurt my college admissions chances?” Just applying for aid will not hurt you.

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Solving the Enrollment Puzzle at a Small College

Ruffaloni

How Elmira College Enrolled Their Best Class in 10 Years Despite FAFSA Fiascos and Campus Silos Dennis Kelly, Elmira College Dennis Kelly has seen a lot in his 30 years in higher education. However, like many small colleges around the country, it struggled in an increasingly difficult higher education environment.

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Four Reasons Why Small, Rural Liberal Arts Colleges Are a Good Choice

Grown & Flown

Small liberal arts colleges, where teaching is a practice equal to scholarly work, are rightly known for their commitment to student-centered education. This merit aid, as it is known, is less frequent at public colleges, where financial aid is predominately need-based and tied to a familys federally determined expected contribution.

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10 Key Strategies to Improve Student Retention in Higher Education

HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

As an education marketer, ask yourself: how can you create an experience that ensures students feel supported and motivated to stay the course? Retention marketing is the strategic use of targeted campaigns, communication, and engagement initiatives that keep current students enrolled and actively involved in their educational journey.

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Need Financial Aid for College?

Berkeley² Academy

Dont Miss the FAFSA Priority Deadline With the rising cost of college tuition at both public and private institutions, it is important to fully understand all the financial aid options available to students. Dont forget that you need to fill out a FAFSA each year to receive financial aid.

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No Magic Wand: The Key to Enrollment Marketing Success

Enrollment Catalyst

Lasting enrollment growth and marketing effectiveness require a comprehensive, strategic approach that integrates marketing, admissions, retention, and financial aid. Schools must proactively address financial concerns and communicate the real cost of attendance. But the truth is, there is no magic wand.

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How to Be Proactive in a Rapidly Changing, Complex, and Evolving Higher Education Landscape

Ruffaloni

As colleges and universities continue to rise above the challenges brought on by the pandemic five years ago, it has become clear that the new normal for higher education demands more than resilienceit requires strategic foresight and proactive leadership. How can you make the future of your campus more clear and sustainable?