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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

Hear EAB’s latest research on the characteristics of the adult learner market We’ve rounded up a few quick facts about adult learners—check them out below. In our 2023 survey of adult learners , respondents identified financial aid, scholarships, and cost of attendance among the top factors they consider when making an enrollment decision.

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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

Factors Contributing to Move-In Melt Based on our last year’s data, we saw move-in melt primarily happening in two student groups: international students and students without financial aid packages where the enrollment team believes they may be eligible for need-based aid. So, what’s going on with these student populations?

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Community College Enrollment: Reducing Inefficiencies in Onboarding

HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

Step 1: Learn From Your Peers Community colleges looking to increase student enrollment and retention can explore the Community College Research Center’s comprehensive framework for improving student onboarding. Let’s take a closer look at each step of the blueprint.

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Maslow's Hierarchy in Action: How Student Affairs Can use the Framework for Better Assessment of Wellbeing

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Additionally, universities can offer financial aid and scholarships to students who may struggle to afford the cost of tuition or living expenses. This can include internships, research opportunities, and awards programs that highlight student accomplishments.

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Unleash the Chatbots! AI for Retention

Higher Ed Connects: Technology

When it determines that students could use specific help, it connects them to corresponding on-campus resources, like the financial aid office or the career center. Each department—whether it is academic, registrar, advising, career counseling, student services, student success, food service, housing—are separate fiefdoms.