Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Since 2018, the graduation rate for Latine/x students has increased from 24% to 34%. Santiago and Sarita E.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2024

Full- F eature Dashboard : Imagine a world where applications, data, and insights all live harmoniously in one user-friendly dashboard. Expert Support for Families and Schools : Your financial aid solution should be able to manage even the most intricate applications. And if they do get stuck?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Specifically, the trend of higher-income families needing financial aid, was noted in the NAIS 2023-2024 Trendbook , “The demographics of the applicant pool are changing as more higher-income families apply for aid.” Schools can continue their focus on the families’ needs by making it easier for families to apply for financial aid.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As schools handle sensitive information, such as family financial records and student data, it’s essential to prioritize cyber awareness and implement strong security measures. This is particularly crucial when it comes to financial aid solutions, which often involve collecting and storing highly sensitive information.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 10, 2024

VenturEd Solutions serves more than one million students and families at over 24,000 schools, districts, dioceses, multi-academy trusts, and educational organizations globally. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners.

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Blackboard Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We already know the benefits of investing in a one-stop student services solution –you will improve consistency of service and answers, improve the student experience, and better utilize overburdened staff. Q: How Do You Overcome Individuals Who Aren’t Supportive of Centralizing Student Services?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Financial Aid Updates: Keep families informed about any changes in financial aid policies , deadlines, or requirements. Academic Progress Reports: Provide regular academic progress reports to ensure students are on track to meet their academic goals. Make sure you highlight the successes of financial aid awardees.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 11, 2022

You can even increase the lifetime value of your students. At School and Student Services, we understand how important it is to keep your financial aid folders clean, and we offer a K-12 Select Software Suite that can help. Investment information. Scholarship application essays. Organize Your Documents.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Here are some steps that individuals and institutions can take to support undocumented students. Be informed. Seek out information and updates to better advise and support students. Add inclusive language to admission materials and other student-facing resources where applicable.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

However, because of these factors, other families often think they won’t qualify for financial aid due to their middle-class status, leading to fewer applications. Marketing your program of financial assistance to all kinds of students can reduce strains on your funding and help you align your program with your school’s mission.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 19, 2023

The Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps families and schools by eliminating the complexity of the financial aid process. The FAA program acts as a friendly extension of your financial aid office to help you collect family information and complete folder reviews.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 11, 2022

Summer is here, which means financial aid season is just around the corner, and many of you will be opening digital piles of applications in September. We compiled a checklist of three tasks you can knock out before opening those applications. Inconsistencies in information between systems. Good data drives good decision-making.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

Applying for Financial Aid The application process for financial aid will differ by school. Ensure families have financial aid information early on so they have plenty of time to complete their application(s) by the deadline. Ensure a smooth financial aid experience from start to finish with SSS.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 3, 2024

Additionally, higher-income families are increasingly seeking financial assistance, highlighting the shifting demographics of financial aid applicants. By providing clear and timely information about financial aid decisions, schools can help families make more informed choices about where their students will attend.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 24, 2023

Providing information about the diverse financial aid opportunities your school offers early and often is one way to increase applications and enrollment. Ensure that families know financial aid basics , such as the application process and what type of aid is available.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Appily combines EAB’s suite of student services into a one-stop destination where visitors can discover colleges, take virtual tours, find scholarships, explore majors, and match with schools. The Appily site is free for students. For more information on Appily and its features, please visit appily.com.

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EAB

MARCH 10, 2023

The new module enables colleges to create and execute a coordinated communications strategy for prospective students and delivers actionable insight to help campus leaders drive students’ enrollment journeys.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. It is not uncommon for students to start college with between three and 12 credit hours already completed.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 31, 2022

From gathering a slew of personal documents, to application tracking and making decisions—everyone feels the pressure when things aren’t running smoothly. . By awarding financial aid early, you can put families at ease with a well-informed decision and ample time to prepare for (and get excited about) the school year ahead. .

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

For enrollment leaders, this means that students’ attention is increasingly divided. 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. This will help to build trust and eliminate confusion.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

VR could address two age-old pedagogical challenges: inspiration and application Didactic “information transmission” often fails to provide inspiration and application, leaving requiring highly motivated students to answer “why does this matter?” and “how can I use this?” on their own.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Blogs Looking to the future of advising: 6 takeaways from the 2023 NACADA conference The academic advising profession faces shrinking budgets, expanding student and administration expectations, and increasing turnover—all of which make it harder for institutions to think strategically about advising structure and staffing to support student success.

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Blackboard Blog

MAY 20, 2020

This has impacted how students are supported, how they get their information, and how they make decisions about their future education. Now we’re sharing the steps we took as Blackboard Student Services to prepare to support our staff and partners immediately and plans to continue support in the longer term.

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Scholarship America

MARCH 9, 2023

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Accessing Money for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here.

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Scholarship America

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Applications, admissions, financial aid and scholarships all have their own deadlines – and they happen while you’re also trying to balance your regular schoolwork, your job, your family and your social life. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) : It all starts here. Finding Your College Fit.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

. --> 0 in 14 high-debt borrowers experienced suicidal ideation due to student loan debt. Source: Student Loan Planner Mental Health Survey 2021) --> Three strategies to enhance student financial wellness and prepare students for loan repayment 1.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. Numerous campus administrators and staff members are concerned and offer plenty of potential ideas to reach more students. It is not uncommon for students to start college with between three and 12 credit hours already completed.

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EAB

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By staying involved with graduates and offering alumni benefits, universities can attract alumni interested in lifelong learning experiences, and easily facilitate networking opportunities between current students and alumni. And, of course, advertising alumni connections can help recruit new students. Here’s what they shared.

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EAB

JUNE 27, 2023

Marketing and Recruitment Expanding enrollment in UCF’s nursing programs involves a robust marketing and recruitment strategy that starts with a deep understanding of UCF’s nursing student body. Our EAB data scientists use consumer analytics to understand demographic, behavioral, and psychographic characteristics of UCF’s students.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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 Student Services, 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.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This information provides donors with a way to see how you’re making progress toward your goal and inspires donations from community members who haven’t given yet. This information will encourage your community to feel proud of your school and facilitate a meaningful connection between alumni. Easy application monitoring.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Talent management At the peak of the staffing crisis in spring 2022, community colleges were down 14% of their workforce, which caused disruptions to student services, and created burnout across all departments. We’ll share resources to help you identify and sustain your most impactful practices in the upcoming year and beyond.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The goal of JHU SNACKS is to raise awareness, provide the latest information, prompt reflection, and highlight services related to sleep, nutrition, activity, connectivity, knowledge, and self-care. Keep reading for a highlight of information, strategies, and resources related to JHU SNACKS, and keep an eye out for our team on campus.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Some other programs may say near-peer coaching and mean students who have just recently graduated from college, but the main point is age proximity as the valuable lever for supporting students as they're trying to apply to and complete college. So at Let's Get Ready, we hire, train, support, we pay older college students.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ron Abel empower proved the ideal choice, seamlessly integrating into our workflow and easing the transition from traditional paper applications. The increased availability of information and reduced reliance on physical files have streamlined our operations. Change is intimidating, especially when transitioning from a familiar system.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

We call them online giants, EAB, these are the Southern New Hampshires of the world who are, mostly, providing all of the services that they need for marketing and recruitment to student services, to instructional design on their own. Students can make rational decisions, but let's give them information.

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

We call them online giants, EAB, these are the Southern New Hampshires of the world who are, mostly, providing all of the services that they need for marketing and recruitment to student services, to instructional design on their own. Students can make rational decisions, but let's give them information.

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