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The Hidden Crisis in College Planning: What’s Happening to Middle-Income Families

Ruffaloni

They’re too “wealthy” for significant financial aid but not wealthy enough to write a check without breaking a sweat. Understanding this demographic isn’t just importantit’s crucial for the future of higher education. ” 87% rank financial aid among their top five decision factors.

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Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Q&A for Enrollment Managers

Ruffaloni

Between more and more of the population questioning the value of higher education and increased competition, how can I continue to attract students to study at my institution and convince them of the value of earning a degree or other credential? What distinguishes strategic enrollment planning from recruitment and retention planning?

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The enrollment cliff crisis: How to pivot, not panic

Niche

Amid cries for transparency and political pressures to alter the curriculum, attitudes toward higher education continue to shift as public confidence wanes, so lets set out to understand these shifts and, more importantly, how you can combat their impact.

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What We Learned About College Students and Families in 2023

Ruffaloni

Results from financial aid or scholarship calculator Prospective Family Engagement Report : Engaging the biggest enrollment influencers Nearly all families are involved in the college search process with students, and this study from RNL, CampusESP, and Ardeo Education Solutions looks at how those families want to connect with campuses.

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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

Ruffaloni

Lee was a remarkable leader who left a lasting mark on higher education and in our hearts. Lee had a lifelong dedication to higher education, both as a professional and as a student. Lee Noel, one of the founders of Ruffalo Noel Levitz, passed away recently at the age of 89. Lee co-founded Noel-Levitz in 1984.

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How to empower student-parents in higher education: A conversation with Generation Hope

EAB

Blogs How to empower student-parents in higher education A conversation with Generation Hope My mom had me at 17, and like many teen parents, had to put her education on hold to care for our family. Here are some key findings: Teen parents juggle multiple responsibilities.

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How to Review Your Program Portfolio

Ruffaloni

Don’t forget retention Finally, student retention challenges may vary among the programs in your portfolio, based on many factors: course sequencing, subject matter, admission criteria, financial aid strategy, and cohort make-up, and more. but retention benefits all of these teams.

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