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

Ruffaloni

Create clear timelines for aid and scholarship processes. Develop clear scholarship retention criteria. Create post-enrollment scholarship opportunities. Automate scholarship matching. Optimize communication flow Leverage the strong preference for email with segmented campaigns.

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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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It’s Not You, It’s Them

Admissions Village

Their first-year retention rate has also increased, and now they do not have enough on-campus housing. These three factors– increased applications, increased yield rate, and increased retention rate— have prompted them to enroll a smaller class. Colleges will often accept students with connections to VIPs or Development.

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

Ruffaloni

Generate excitement with your scholarship strategy and review your sequence of on-campus events as well as their intent and goals. Without a strong deposit retention strategy, early deposits are at risk or should at least be considered at risk. You can also: Remind audiences about the importance of the campus visit.

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Recruitment Implications of Graduate and Online Student Satisfaction

Ruffaloni

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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Students Are Returning to College at the Highest Rate in a Decade: Report

BestColleges

Community colleges have seen the biggest retention rate gains over the last decade. Hispanic, Black, and Native American students' retention rates are below the national average. Hispanic, Black, and Native American students' retention rates are below the national average. The national retention rate also rose from 67.2%

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SUNY Sees Performance, Retention Boosts From Student Success Program Expansion

BestColleges

The financial support students receive can include a scholarship of up to $550 a year, textbook funds of up to $300 a year, and monthly participation incentives of up to $400 a year. SUNY Potsdam, one of the 25 participating schools, is already seeing improved student retention and higher GPAs.