School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 20, 2024

Did you know the Financial Aid Assistant (FAA) program by School and Student Services (SSS) helps remove obstacles, complete efficient reviews, and support families during the financial aid process? The financial aid season approaches, and your inbox overflows with applications.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The National Association of Independent Schools found over the course of the 2022-23 school year that 43 percent of students at boarding schools received financial aid , and at day schools that number was 24 percent. Having a more streamlined financial aid solution to make the process easier for families to complete.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Private K-12 schools continue to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. By offering strong financial aid programs, they foster more equitable and diverse learning environments.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 3, 2024

With rising enrollment comes an increased demand for financial aid, which affects faith-based, private, and independent K-12 schools. Additionally, higher-income families are increasingly seeking financial assistance, highlighting the shifting demographics of financial aid applicants.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 5, 2023

Offering financial aid helps your school reach more families and build a vibrant, diverse school community. According to our Community Brands K-12 Trends Report, the average financial aid award covers 40% of tuition! Grant funding comes directly from a school’s budget.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 5, 2024

Author: Nettie Reynolds Financial aid (FA) does more than just make private schools accessible. A diverse student body enriches the learning experience for everyone. Students from different backgrounds bring unique perspectives and experiences to the classroom, fostering a richer learning environment that benefits all.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 11, 2022

Spring cleaning your home is good for your health , so it’s not surprising that spring cleaning your financial aid is good for the health of your K-12 school. By cleaning up your financial aid folders, you can clear out the clutter and improve your organization. How to Clean Up Your Financial Aid Folders.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 12, 2024

If you’re considering a new solution for processing financial aid, here are five benefits a strong financial aid processing solution should offer you. 1. A centralized dashboard provides clear insights and a roadmap for your potential financial aid awarding.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

APRIL 19, 2023

Financial aid can be intimidating for prospective families, especially nontraditional families or those with complex financial circumstances. 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.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JANUARY 12, 2023

When providing financial aid for students at private schools, administrators have the important job of organizing and managing who receives funding and deciding how to keep track of each recipient. These financial aid tips for school administrators can help you learn how to manage student funds for your school.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The need for more financial aid is increasing as the trend towards rising enrollment in private schools continues to grow. Minority families, middle-class, and higher-income families are all included in the latest data showing a higher need for financial aid.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JUNE 15, 2022

According to the same figures, the median average of students on financial aid is 26.7%, with these students receiving a median financial aid grant of $19,240 per student. For your school, the median financial aid amount as a percent of budget expense is 13.9%. .

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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. Taking a proactive approach to completing your K-12 financial aid prep tasks can help ease some of the burdens. How did your forecasting compare to actual results?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Are You a New Financial Aid Professional? For those new to the financial aid profession, there’s added pressure to make sound decisions for your school and families in need—talk about a balancing act! Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guidebook that tells you exactly what you need to know in your new financial aid role?

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Finding the right financial aid formula for your private school can help you award the perfect amount of aid to families and students in need. One of the first ways to balance financial aid responsibility for private schools is to focus on your mission and values. Start With a Mission. Start With a Mission.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Manny Rodriguez His job entails research and collaboration with other education groups, state legislators, and education officials in accordance with TICAS’s mission to increase college access, affordability, and success through improvements in student financial aid policies.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As of fall 2023, 69% of the student population at CSUSB identified as Hispanic or Latino. In addition to support services that include financial aid and academic advising, an example of supporting Latinx student success is the CSUSB Impact Internship, developed by the university’s Undocumented Student Success Center.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 11, 2024

Radford received its hoped-for amount in the grant, said Trageser, as they carefully calculated what it would cost to hire and keep their student support advocates. Andes said that Radford’s grant submission prioritized “enhanced student services in mental health and mentoring,” which made Radford’s proposal stand out.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 9, 2023

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

APRIL 23, 2024

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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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.

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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. We developed solutions for enrollment, admissions, advising, financial aid, and registration.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MAY 24, 2023

Consider New Revenue Streams Adding a new revenue stream can open up many possibilities, like offering more financial aid or a new extracurricular club. Consider adding a financial aid resource hub to your website for easily accessible information.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

MARCH 4, 2024

Sara Ruger, a Customer Success Manager at Community Brands, participated in the “Financial Aid Reimagined” workshop. This workshop, designed as a fellowship program for aspiring school heads, underscored the significance of flexible financial aid models aligned with schools’ missions.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In Massachusetts , the state-funded Supporting Urgent Community College Equity Through Student Services (SUCCESS) program provides community college students with wraparound services including tutoring, academic advising, financial aid counseling, and career guidance.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Changes to private schools’ financial aid programs may contribute to the rise in admissions. For example, awarding financial aid early offers benefits like helping families feel confident in their decision and maximizing the financial aid budget.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

AUGUST 31, 2022

Let’s face it, financial aid season can be a hectic time for schools and families. Going through the financial aid process can be overwhelming for families; they want the best for their students, and oftentimes the stress and uncertainty of applying for financial aid can outweigh the excitement about their students’ acceptance. .

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tuition Management Whether students pay full price or get a discount, making the most of each student’s contribution significantly affects your school’s finances. Download this K-12 Financial Aid Strategy Workbook , filled with resources to develop a financial aid strategy that supports your mission and budget.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2024

“Keith leans hard into the daily work of supporting students and the communities that love them, always asking the most challenging questions and saying the quiet parts out loud,” says Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab, a prominent researcher and author of Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of the American Dream.

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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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The overall enrollment nationwide at Title IV institutions (schools that process federal financial aid) is 8% Hispanic males and 5% Black males. I feel very hopeful,” says Gonzalez, who notes that the buy-in from academic colleges, student services, and other departments across campus has pushed the initiative forward. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As vice president of student affairs, Carter reports directly to CGU President Dr. Len Jessup and the Board of Trustees. She is involved in myriad school matters including campus life, international students services, disability services, the Clery Act, and financial aid as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Counselors' Corner

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Our colleagues in other parts of the college, including student services, academic support and the faculty, know there is more to a successful college transition than good grades and a strong classroom experience. If asking for help feels uncomfortable, know that every student feels that way.

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Blackboard Blog

MARCH 21, 2022

The past few years have seen a complete shift in not only the delivery of higher education courses, but also student services. This has been notably hard for students, as well as faculty and staff members. Clarity on data to drive improvements in service. Increased learner satisfaction and retention.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 25, 2024

This financial stability is crucial for fulfilling the school’s mission of providing a valuable education to a diverse student body. The post 3 Benefits of Building Revenue With a Cross-Functional Approach appeared first on School and Student Services by Community Brands.

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