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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

How to navigate an unexpected transition to admissions without test scores

October 21, 2020

Many colleges and universities have decided—out of necessity—to offer test-optional admissions for the first time for the fall of 2021. EAB has identified five guiding principles on how to transition to an admissions process without standardized test scores.

Update: What trends in enrollment deposits and FAFSA filings mean for equity

September 15, 2020

Low-income students and students of color are depositing or submitting FAFSAs at lower rates than previous years. Learn what this means for equity—and tactics to help.

How the Pandemic is Changing Tuition Pricing and Financial Aid

August 4, 2020

EAB experts discuss the pitfalls of “pandemic pricing,” the best way for schools to distribute financial relief to families, and the importance of communicating the rationale behind tuition prices.

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

Principal

Nathan Mueller

Principal

Sarah Parrott

Principal

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