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

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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. Automate scholarship matching.

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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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The enrollment cliff crisis: How to pivot, not panic

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When asked to predict the challenges they might face in applying to college, 61% said applying for financial aid, and 54% said paying application fees. Supplement scholarship packages : Scholarship opportunities play an important role in students decisions to apply.

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Family Matters: The Role of Parents in College Admissions

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Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in the college search and admissions process, often serving as trusted advisors, cheerleaders and financial planners. Be transparent, comprehensive and timely in your communication about financial aid. Cost and aid have a tremendous impact on enrollment decisions.

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When the Math Isn’t Mathing: How College Affordability Impacts Student Choices and Your Enrollment

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When asked to predict challenges they might face in applying to college, 61% said applying for financial aid, and 54% said paying application fees. To mitigate concerns as much as possible, be transparent and clear about costs from the outset, providing detailed financial information early on in the process.

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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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