EAB

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Blogs IGNITED 2023 sneak peek: Key trends shaping higher education today Each year, EAB creates a State of the Sector presentation, leveraging our global perspective to identify the big trends shaping higher education strategy and operational directions. This trajectory forecasts up to a 20% reduction in the U.S.

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MAY 3, 2023

Data Summary Check Roughly 54% of Asians and Asian Americans ages 25 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2019, however, this figure varies widely by origin group. [1] had a high school level of education or less. had a bachelor's degree or higher. [2] had a bachelor's degree or higher. [2]

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DECEMBER 19, 2023

Several new laws in California that affect higher education will go into effect in 2024. The laws include new requirements for the state's public education systems, including price transparency and reports on sexual harassment. Here are some of the bills that will impact higher education and college students.

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Ruffaloni

MAY 15, 2024

To that end, I’ve been working a white paper (to be published in June) that will lay out more than a dozen strategies that institutions can use to build alternative revenue (student) streams. But, as I was working on this, I read a story in the Chronicle of Higher Education buried by all the coverage of the FAFSA fiasco that alarmed me.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional.

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Ruffaloni

JULY 11, 2024

Your competition is investing in SEO In a recent poll of higher education professionals, 39 percent said they worked on SEO within the last month, meaning your competition is working to improve their visibility and web ranking. Your competition is investing in SEO. Let’s talk about each of these points in some detail.

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Ruffaloni

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

When election season rolls around, the world of digital advertising can feel like a wild storm—especially for higher education institutions. These campaigns are often targeting the same demographics as higher education institutions, especially younger voters and professionals—aka your prospective students. And guess what?

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JUNE 3, 2024

Students from the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau are guaranteed in-state tuition at all U.S. public higher education institutions. These students also qualify for Pell Grant, Federal Work-Study, and Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant programs. The law goes into effect this July.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A survey of professors from a dozen states in the South found that over 1 in 3 faculty members have applied for a job in academia outside of their state in the past two years or plan to soon. However, issues like the state's political climate (53.3%) and academic freedom (49.6%) were also primary reasons.

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

A Glimpse Into the Future of Higher Education Post 2020: 5 Trends. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. Nobody can say 2020 has been normal, and the higher education world is no different. So what can we expect in higher education as we approach 2021 and beyond?

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Ruffaloni

OCTOBER 13, 2023

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. He would go on to create the ACT National Center for the Advancement of Educational Practices, serving as the executive director.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 9, 2024

In the current admissions climate, we’ve noticed parents turning to these rankings more often in search of a reliable guide to make informed choices about their child’s educational future, especially as they hope to ensure that their investment in higher education pays off in the long run.

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JUNE 13, 2023

Maryland is home to a number of great higher education institutions , and that includes historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). In the state, students can find schools nationally recognized for their STEM curricula and research opportunities. Choosing an HBCU is no small task. Choosing an HBCU is no small task.

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Ruffaloni

APRIL 13, 2023

We live in an age of video and an age of personalization. The students you are trying to recruit have grown up on YouTube and progressed to Tik Tok. 56 percent of students prefer web content that’s personalized and based on their interests. The challenge for colleges and universities is one of scale.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Students who are at least 18 years old, parents, guardians, or counselors can sign a waiver to exempt students from filling out financial aid applications to graduate. New Jersey high school juniors now have to fill out financial aid applications to complete high school. But they can fill out the N.J. New Jersey Gov.

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MAY 2, 2024

The Department of Education will forgive debt for over 300,000 former Art Institute students. The Biden administration announced May 1 that the Department of Education (ED) would automatically forgive all remaining federal student debt for people who attended any Art Institute campus between Jan. 1, 2004, and Oct. billion in debt.

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JUNE 11, 2024

OpenAI recently launched ChatGPT Edu, a customizable AI tool designed specifically for higher education. Arizona State University established the first university partnership with OpenAI and continues to pioneer innovative uses. The technology will enhance teaching and learning, academic research, and administrative tasks.

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MAY 13, 2024

Students must either complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA) and qualify for in-state tuition to apply. The Colorado Promise Act, also known as House Bill 24-1340 , passed through the state Senate on May 8 and is close to being signed into law by Gov.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

People incarcerated at Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland now have the opportunity to gain a fully accredited bachelor's degree in sociology from Bowie State University. The goal of the program is to help prevent incarcerated people from reoffending once they get out of prison.

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MAY 9, 2024

The MassEducate program, if approved, would give all Massachusetts residents free tuition and fees at state community colleges. Residents making 125% or less of the state median income would qualify for an additional $1,200 stipend. Thanks to the state's Tuition Equity Law, non-U.S. If the $75.5

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JANUARY 23, 2024

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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JANUARY 24, 2024

citizens to lose out on state or institutional financial aid. Federal Student Aid (FSA) has ironed out some of the initial issues, but one significant error continues to hold many students with undocumented or noncitizen parents from filling out and submitting their FAFSA. The new FAFSA form launched on Dec.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

Students whose families fall above that threshold will be guaranteed tuition costs no higher than those at the state's flagship university. A small college in Wisconsin with a shrinking enrollment and a modest endowment has unveiled a plan to offer some in-state students free tuition. Folse said in a press release.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

The University of California and California State University systems would see a 5% base increase in funding. Gavin Newsom introduced his budget for higher education with around $40 billion in funding for higher education in the state, including goals to increase access to higher education and expand college affordability.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

California State University, Dominguez Hills teamed up with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to offer a master's degree program for incarcerated students. The program will focus on humanities subjects and take two years to complete. Students need a bachelor's degree and a 2.5 CSUDH President Thomas A.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Attorneys representing students and alumni of North Carolina A&T State University sent a demand letter to the governor seeking an immediate increase in funding. Students and alumni of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T students and alumni take the matter to court. But it was not enough.

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MAY 3, 2023

The Department of Education recently endorsed this movement. The Department of Education (ED) updated its "Beyond the Box" guidance to mark the end of Second Chance Month in April. The Department of Education (ED) updated its "Beyond the Box" guidance to mark the end of Second Chance Month in April.

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MAY 9, 2024

Indiana is the only state with a FAFSA completion rate within 10% of last year's rate. The state has seen success in FAFSA completion due to early outreach efforts and a new universal FAFSA policy. The state has already met two out of three of its FAFSA completion goals. The Hoosier State's completion rate is down just 8.1%

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APRIL 18, 2023

Out-of-state tuition is increasing by 3%. According to him, UMass consistently ranks toward the bottom for state funding. for in-state students and 3% for out-of-state students in the 2023-2024 school year. Dining plan costs are increasing by 5%. Only one trustee opposed the tuition increase.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. Previously, the affidavit and application were filled out separately. This process for filling out the [application], it's pretty confusing and burdensome. [it]

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Illinois State University student Eduardo Monk created the state-encompassing Mental Health Days Coalition to help extend that bill to include students at Illinois colleges and universities. However, he said that's only because he was able to reach out for help. Dave Koehler, and state Rep. And she was thankful for it.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This application season, we’re watching to see how a few things will play out: the reintroduction of the SAT/ACT requirement at several top schools, the drop in enrollments of Black and Latino students, the California ban on legacy admissions , and the predicted “enrollment cliff.” SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

Rasura's efforts are part of a larger nationwide resistance to anti-DEI legislation by students, educators, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. It was the perfect topic, as it turned out, for not just a story, but a new publication. Rasura started the publication in partnership with OutSFL, a local weekly LGBTQ+ newspaper.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

non-citizens and undocumented students may qualify for state financial aid thanks to the new state Tuition Equity Law. The state announced the MassReconnect program earlier this year, a last-dollar scholarship for students 25 and older to attend state community colleges. 15 while at Salem State University.

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MAY 5, 2023

Students, staff, and faculty in the California Community Colleges system have access to free and confidential immigration legal services through the Higher Education Legal Services Project. Alonso Garcia, senior program manager at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, oversees the Higher Education Legal Services Project.

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APRIL 18, 2023

The value of an HBCU education also includes the advantage that the student and faculty bodies will be mostly Black — a rarity in academia outside of HBCUs — which lifts diverse perspectives. This means that the faculty, curriculum, and opportunities they have can get you the best possible return on your educational investment.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Beginning July 2023, over 700,000 incarcerated adults will become Pell Grant eligible , enabling qualified students to pursue federally funded college education for the first time since the 1990s. The History of Higher Ed for Incarcerated Students. 700,000 incarcerated students will be Pell-eligible in 2023.

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