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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

Analysis of College Enrollment Deposits and FAFSA Applications Raises Equity Concerns

July 23, 2020

EAB study shows sharp drop in FAFSA filings among students of color who have already made deposits

Drop in college enrollment deposits and FAFSA filing raises equity concerns

July 21, 2020

Everyone is feeling the impact of the pandemic – its disruption to everyday life, isolating social restrictions, and the stress of a widespread threat to public health – as well as the economic fallout of a closed economy. However, like so many natural disasters and economic events, the impact is felt much more heavily by certain racial and socioeconomic groups.

3 things you can do to bolster your enrollment strategy in the new year

January 22, 2020

Even small tweaks to enrollment strategy can inflect performance. As you take the pulse of your current strategy, keep in mind three guiding principles to help direct your efforts.

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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