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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is critical in the face of a shrinking student population. Proactive Student Support Services Our Student Services Call Center plays a huge role in ensuring students feel seen and heard. These efforts signal to students that we care about their success even before they set foot on our campus.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“In order for Latinx students to want to come to Hartnell College, stay and complete, they need to feel a sense of belonging and cultural validation, and we have to offer high-value programs that offer a meaningful return on investment,” says Gutierrez. All of the college’s student services are available in English and Spanish.

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Encouraging Private K-12 Transfer Students to Apply for Mid-Year Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Streamlining the transfer application process can significantly reduce the burden of paperwork and administrative tasks. By creating a simplified application with flexible deadlines and clear instructions, schools make the process more accessible and user-friendly for transfer students.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Simplified Application: Streamline the financial aid application process to minimize the burden on families. Social and Emotional Support: Offer social and emotional support programs to help students adjust to the private school environment and foster a sense of belonging.

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An Open Letter to College-Bound Students and Their Parents

Counselors' Corner

Those of us working in college admissions offices are grateful and humbled to watch this happen every fall, as bright, able students begin a journey of discovery as strangers and emerge from the experience knowing more about themselves, each other and the possibilities that await after graduation. It’s also the No.

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Providing Support to Financial Aid Awardees During the School Year

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Extracurricular Support Financial Assistance for Activities: Consider providing financial assistance for extracurricular activities to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities. Mentorship Programs: Connect new students with fellow student mentors who can offer guidance and support in their academic pursuits.

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5 Must-Know Tips and Tricks for New Financial Aid Professionals

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Our financial aid pros note that as you will review applications, it’s easy to be swayed by a moving story. Consider finding a mentor who you trust to ask questions and guide career progression. . Premium School and Student Services (SSS) members get access to their Financial Aid Forum to ask questions and find support. .