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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Higher Education

Here are some ways partnerships can scale support and provide true value for an institution: Additional reach for your support services. The pandemic has left support services at many universities under-resourced, and after two years of high stress the pressure is beginning to show.

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Comparing Financial Aid? Ask These Questions!

Hope College Network

For many high school seniors and their families, the college selection process includes a comparison of financial aid offers. Keep this list handy as you compare financial aid packages: What is the renewal criteria for my financial aid? Does your financial aid package include an academic scholarship?

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Top Questions to Ask a College Admissions Counselor

Great College Advice

What academic support and advising services are available for students? How available are these services? Is this going to be someone whose door is always open, or will you find yourself unable to access that support when you need it? Are they full professors who have been with that college or university for twenty years?

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Direct Admissions Helps Raise Applications, But Not Enrollments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It definitely made us realize that we need to make a significant investment in need-based aid.” All in all, the researchers found that direct admissions was less impactful on application or enrollment than an offer of financial aid, conditioned on admission. Two more are considering it. The reason comes down to money.

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How to Write an Email to College Admissions Counselors

Great College Advice

” You could make it more specific: “Question about financial aid from prospective applicant 2025.” One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do you know how to write an email to college admissions counselors? Find the appropriate person.

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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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To serve them well, colleges must regain the trust of adult students

University Business

Students who re-enroll through the Warrior Way Back program can also access various student support services designed specifically for adult learners. Guiding adult learners with hands-on support It’s not easy to figure out the byzantine re-enrollment process, nor is it easy to reacclimate to the college environment.