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These States Offer College Scholarships, Financial Aid to Former Foster Youth

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Most states have extensive financial aid programs for former foster youth. Many states, however, have strict requirements students must meet to qualify for aid. Financial aid is especially important for these students, as they often don't have generational wealth to fall back on. In more than half of U.S.

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What We Learned About College Students and Families in 2023

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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

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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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Online Program Managers: What Are OPMs in Higher Education?

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It's unclear, however, how pervasive these companies are in higher education. OPMs have become a hot topic in higher education policy circles, but for the uninitiated, it can be hard to understand why. Student advocates allege these third-party partnerships may lead to aggressive and misleading recruitment practices.

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

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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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Basic Needs Assistance Bolstered College Student Retention: Report

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Southern New Hampshire University students who received basic needs assistance from the school saw higher retention rates. SNHU distributed a total of $107 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund grants to 51,257 qualifying learners to help with basic needs during the pandemic.

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Strategic Enrollment Planning: A Q&A for Enrollment Managers

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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?