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Financial Aid and Pricing

Events

Greenlight Equity Collaborative CBO Regional Summits

August 11, 2022

The CBO Regional Summits will virtually connect CBO leaders and Equity Collaborative members for thought-provoking dialogue and reflection.

More Than Financial Resources: Strategic Opportunities and Threats Presented by the American Rescue Plan

March 10, 2021

We’ll analyze the American Rescue Plan and provide strategic guidance to institutions as they navigate the additional funds and stipulations.

Research and Services

Alternative Pricing Strategies for Colleges and Universities

December 11, 2020

The pricing landscape today is challenging. College and universities face acute financial pressures, and families are struggling to afford college. This resource provides in-depth analyses of alternative pricing strategies, as well as a disciplined decision guide to help college and university leaders determine whether to pursue a given strategy.

Test-Optional Admissions Rubric for Colleges and Universities

October 21, 2020

How should colleges and universities evaluate prospective students who don’t submit standardized test scores? Learn how EAB helped transition three colleges to test-optional with the help of an admissions rubric.

The State of Student Borrowing

June 10, 2020

EAB researchers will break down the current landscape of student debt –analyzing trends in borrowing and repayment,and how they are affecting various segments.

Financial Aid Optimization: A Q&A Session for Independent Schools

May 29, 2020

In this session, hear from EAB’s higher ed financial aid consultants and learn from EAB’s experience in advising colleges and universities.

Quick Reads

Why Colleges Use Data Analytics to Inform Financial Aid Strategy

April 18, 2022

Through a process known as “financial aid optimization” (or FAO), colleges work to provide a viable path to and through higher education for students from all backgrounds and economic circumstances while balancing that effort against the challenge of maintaining their own financial viability.

3 aid policy questions to consider amid the shift to the new Student Aid Index

July 27, 2021

See three strategic aid policy questions to consider with the new Student Aid Index. Plus, prepare a communication plan that helps you get out ahead of the questions that students and parents already have about what’s coming.

7 things higher ed leaders should know about HEERF III

May 18, 2021

On May 11th, the US Department of Education (ED) published their long-awaited funding allocations and guidance around the $39.6B allocated to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF III) in the American Rescue Plan. ED’s new guidance builds upon their March 19th updated interpretation for HEERF II uses and lost revenue reimbursement.

Roadmaps

Get the Most from Allocating and Communicating Financial Aid

December 13, 2019

Minimize Financial Attrition

December 3, 2019

Clearly Communicate Price and Financial Aid

September 30, 2019

Experts

Carol Stack

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Nathan Mueller

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Sarah Parrott

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