Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

They’re too “wealthy” for significant financial aid but not wealthy enough to write a check without breaking a sweat. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors. How many plan to borrow?

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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 13, 2025

Instead of avoiding the conversation, schools should post tuition with clear messaging about affordability, financial aid, and value. ” Reality: Not every family can or will prioritize private education financially. Instead of hiding tuition, clearly explain financial aid, scholarships, and affordability options.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 31, 2023

You can apply this assessment to any industry, including your world in enrollment and marketing in a private, independent, or faith-based school. Through my work with schools in my Enrollment Catalyst Program , I conduct a comprehensive assessment of admissions, retention, marketing, tuition and financial aid, and staffing.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This blog was co-authored with Derek Flynn and Adam Connolly We have had many disruptors in higher education over the last several years, and this year, we have a new one that will have a major impact on financial aid awarding: the Student Aid Index. They hopefully will make them better for financial aid professionals.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 15, 2024

No matter if your school’s enrollment is overflowing, nearly full, or dwindling, a thoughtfully crafted strategic plan is crucial. With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start shaping your Enrollment Marketing Plan for the 2024-25 school year. It’s essential to pinpoint what’s working and what’s not.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 20, 2025

A new report from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education is waving red flags about dropping enrollment numbers and workforce gaps if colleges can’t step up their game and prove their worth. Talk money from day one No more financial surprises or hidden costs. But what’s going on here?

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Grown & Flown

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The best results come from treating ChatGPT as an ongoing research tool, refining prompts as you go, and training it with information you collect along the wayfrom college visits, Zoom sessions, financial aid offers, and direct conversations with admissions reps. Are there any trends in enrollment to be aware of?

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Let’s dive into some definitions and discuss fundamental financial aid terminology while introducing what’s new this aid cycle so you can successfully navigate the process of funding an undergraduate education as we approach 2024. It aims to make higher education accessible to those with limited means.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 18, 2025

The assessment informs campuses of satisfaction levels of various aspects of the student experience, including instructional effectiveness, academic advising, and recruitment and financial aid. The SSI asks students to rate the importance of factors that influenced their decision to enroll at their college or university.

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Ruffaloni

JANUARY 16, 2025

But here’s where it gets interesting: Financial aid and scholarships have become the primary hook for attracting students, with 81 percent of juniors and 78 percent of seniors ranking them as crucial factors in college choice. This challenges the conventional wisdom about early outreach being the only path to enrollment success.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 13, 2023

How do you also see a great return on your investment by producing personalized video that also moves students along their enrollment journey and ultimately gets them to enroll at your institution? Students who watch personalized videos are 12 times more likely to enroll Here are two videos from our campus partners.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MAY 6, 2023

Whether your school’s enrollment is full, nearly full, or in decline, a strategic plan will provide the direction your admissions and marketing team needs to get traction. With summer only a few weeks away, now is the ideal time to begin developing your Enrollment Marketing Plan for the 2023-24 school year. Click now to learn more.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 7, 2023

By now we’ve all accepted that the next 60 days will be one of excitement and nervousness in the world of financial aid and enrollment management as we await the changes to the FAFSA. You want to be the one engaging in those conversations and making a case to continue toward enrollment. Schedule a time to talk 7.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 20, 2025

From speed-to-lead to 24/7 support: Meeting student needs in the digital age In our The Importance of Speed to Lead in Meeting Your Enrollment Goals, we highlighted how rapid, personalized responses to prospective students can significantly impact their perception of an institution’s quality and commitment.

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Niche

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Were talking about that dreaded enrollment cliff , and its no longer impending. Higher ed has started to feel the brunt of a steady decline in enrollment, a trend underscored by recent data. The most significant driver of the higher education enrollment cliff is the sharp decline in birth rates following the 2008 economic recession.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 20, 2025

As my colleagues and I work with university leaders on key areas such as strategic enrollment planning to and working with university boards , we help leaders assess and address five key challenges that impact institutional sustainability.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Many selective colleges have adopted the ED2 round because it helps them manage enrollment better by increasing their yield rate. The yield rate is the percentage of students who receive an offer of admission who actually enroll in that college. Colleges just arent that transparent about how they award financial aid.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Applying early decision might improve your odds of being accepted with certainty to your dream school, but it might limit your financial aid opportunity at the same time. As an early decision applicant, you agree that, if admitted, you will enroll at that university and withdrawal your applications from other colleges.

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Ruffaloni

DECEMBER 17, 2024

But is this sticker shock reaction always a rational response, or might colleges be losing out on applicants who could afford to attend with the help of financial aid? Proactively counsel about aid: Don’t wait for families to ask offer personalized financial aid counseling to prospective students.

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BestColleges

JUNE 3, 2024

of enrolled college students identified as Pacific Islanders in 2022. of students enrolled in fall 2022 were Pacific Islanders. According to the National Student Clearinghouse , over 5,200 Pacific Islanders enrolled as first-year college students in fall 2023, a 4.4% The National Center for Education Statistics found only 0.3%

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Small Liberal Arts College (SLAC): Typically a private college that encourages a broad education with a student enrollment of under 3,000. Early Action is non-binding, meaning students are not obligated to enroll if accepted. Yield : The percentage of admitted students who decide to enroll in a particular college.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

MARCH 26, 2025

While recruitment is essential to maintaining a thriving institution, keeping students engaged and enrolled until they complete their programs is just as vital. Struggling with enrollment? Our expert digital marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students! Why is that? Contact HEM today!

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

More than 360 colleges and universities committed to transparency standards for financial aid offers. A government watchdog warned last year that only 9% of institutions it examined had accurately told students an estimated net price of attendance in their financial aid offers.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 15, 2023

That means we who are charged with marketing and recruiting this generation of students and their families need to make sure we are appealing to all students, to achieve our enrollment goals and fulfill our missions. Families with incomes just above Pell eligibility reported more dissatisfaction with their level of aid.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 11, 2023

It is so exciting to be able to announce the publication of the third edition of Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Dynamic Collaboration. Why focus on strategic enrollment planning? Every bit of enrollment growth for one institution is likely to mean a corresponding decline at another. What’s in the new book edition?

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Students from middle- and lower-income families from Virginia can now attend the University of Virginia (UVA) for even less, thanks to a new financial aid expansion. UVA announced the needs-based financial aid expansion of Access UVA on Dec. 8 to increase affordability for students from middle- and lower-income families.

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Ruffaloni

MARCH 27, 2024

RNL graduate student data helps institutions better target graduate students Cost and flexible program options are two of the biggest enrollment factors. Do you know why your graduate students choose to enroll at your institution? They need to know what their financial commitment is going to be to achieve their graduate degree.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Another common theme mentioned by students, including Natalia – keep an eye on your email once you’ve enrolled in college. Submit Your Financial Aid Applications – Every Year! As Asia told me when I spoke to her, “Closed mouths don’t get fed – Financial Aid has to know what your financial situation is.”

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

In my last blog, Creating an Environment for Success , I shared strategies that enrollment leaders should employ to effectively manage their teams while meeting the challenges brought by declining student enrollment. will need to give way to holistically trained enrollment staff who can work across silos to achieve institutional goals.

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Niche

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

It’s no secret … you know better than anyone that the past few years for higher ed enrollment have been rough as institutions continue searching for ways to improve affordability and boost student enrollment. But the truth is, college enrollment has been declining since 2010 and has continued to fall since the start of the pandemic.

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Ruffaloni

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Will your strategic plan ensure financial sustainability if events on the scale of the pandemic disrupt your revenue streams? Does your current enrollment strategy include innovative approaches to capture new market share despite declining numbers of prospective students?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Office of Student Financial Aid will continue to award scholarships through early April, and Honors questions should go to the Honors College, as they handle their application questions and decisions. If a scholarship offer or an Honors offer is not seen on your status page, that means that you have not received an initial offer.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

APRIL 16, 2025

Whether youre trying to track your enrollment funnel, streamline your recruitment process, or boost retention, CRM systems offer many unique marketing benefits for your institution. Struggling with enrollment? Our expert digital marketing services can help you attract and enroll more students! Contact HEM today!

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Grades : Focus on maintaining strong grades, particularly in challenging courses like AP, dual enrollment, or IB courses. Plan for Financial Aid Start thinking about how you’ll fund your college education NOW. It is important you are on track to meet those requirements now while there is still time.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Great: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) can provide invaluable financial aid and support to help you achieve your academic and professional goals. To achieve that goal, HSF provides financial assistance, mentorship, career development, and leadership training services. GPA on a 4.0 GPA on a 4.0

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2025

Application Deadline: November 1 Notification Date: December 15 Binding Commitment: Accepted students must enroll at USC Marshall and withdraw applications to all other institutions. Financial Aid & Scholarships: All ED applicants will be considered for USCs need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

High School Student Perceptions of Financial Aid (conducted with Ardeo Education Solutions and PLEXUSS )—a study conducted with 1,250 11 th – and 12 th -grad students. We uncovered a ton of great insights on communications, search behaviors, cost and financial aid, and much more. Financial aid and scholarships.

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