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12 Strategies to Deploy While We Await the FAFSA and Subsequent ISIR Arrival

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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. Remind internal and external audiences of the delayed FAFSA, that it’s impacting all colleges and universities, and that aid is coming.

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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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Recruitment Implications of Graduate and Online Student Satisfaction

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Graduate students also have an eye to the future with their potential employment opportunities after earning a degree, and while financial aid and scholarships are fourth in importance, 75 percent of students still say they are an important consideration. Find out how it can benefit your campus.

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Remembering Dr. Lee Noel

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He began his career in higher education at Illinois State as the assistant dean of students and financial aid administrator, and in 1963, became the associate executive director of the Illinois State Scholarship Commission. Lee co-founded Noel-Levitz in 1984.

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What Drives Graduate Student Enrollment Decisions?

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Knowing why students make the decisions they do can guide you toward refinements to their experiences as enrolled students that can lead to better retention and completion once they enroll. Be intentional with the awarding of your financial aid to attract students and remember to maintain financial assistance levels for returning students.

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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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Best HBCUs for Master’s in Social Work Programs

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Average Undergrad Tuition In-state $3,152 Out-of-state $14,524 Average Graduate Tuition In-state $8,019 Out-of-state $22,108 Retention Rate 85% Admission Rate 33% Students Enrolled 9,184 Institution Type Public Percent Online Enrollment 98% Percentage of all students who are enrolled online.