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These trends underscore the growing commitment of independent schools to support families and enhance accessibility to quality education. While financial aid is essential for keeping private schools diverse and accessible, the administrative workload that comes with processing all these applications can quickly become overwhelming.
A well-structured financial aid program attracts and retains mission-driven students and families while maintaining a balance between affordability and tuition revenue. As tuition costs rise and demand for financial assistance grows, financial aid directors play a pivotal role in making private education accessible.
Examples include: Percentage of students receiving aid A benchmark to maintain diversity and accessibility. Average aid per student Helps in understanding per-student investment. Aid-to-enrollment ratio Measures the correlation between aid allocation and new student enrollments.
Ensuring that these systems are secure is not just about compliance—it’s about safeguarding the trust and well-being of the school community. Private K-12 schools can take proactive steps to secure their financial aid processes, not just for regulatory compliance but to protect their community from the risks associated with data theft.
If you haven’t, take a look at your college’s reviews on Google, Niche, or social media—if there is negative feedback, it’s likely related to customer service mishaps like lost paperwork, slow responses, or unanswered questions. ".the 81% indicated that a confusing enrollment process is enough to cause a new student to not enroll.
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities serve as a prime example, having used HEERF to expand access to much-needed 24/7 mental health services through TimelyCare for students at all 12 of its community colleges. It came from studentservices aware of the need after the pandemic.”
Talent management At the peak of the staffing crisis in spring 2022, community colleges were down 14% of their workforce, which caused disruptions to studentservices, and created burnout across all departments. Unfortunately, having easy access to data isn’t the reality for many community colleges.
Using multiple systems for your data creates data silos, which can cause issues such as: Misplaced or otherwise hard-to-access data. This metric can illuminate the accessibility of your institution and potentially reveal areas where you could improve to attract more mission-appropriate students. Exceeding storage capacity.
The pain of losing students is worse than the temporary pain of making a change to better serve those students.” Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson VP of StudentServices, Germanna Community College [link] Learn More Check out this podcast to learn more about Germanna's streamlined onboarding approach for workforce and for-credit students.
Data from EAB student surveys and partner institutions have shown a steady increase in the average number of applications per student from just over six to seven across the pandemic. In addition, more students may be open to nontraditional pathways to access postsecondary knowledge. percent overall.
As a dedicated partner in your students’ success, School & StudentServices (SSS) is here to help you streamline the application process and ensure a smooth experience for both your institution and your students. This may include regular check-ins, access to resources, and opportunities for feedback.
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