Tag: Financial Aid
3 important reminders to students when applying for financial aid
Do your students know when to submit their FAFSA form, or where to start? The process can be confusing for the entire family. But to make informed college decisions, it’s imperative that families know as soon as possible how much aid they’re eligible for. Share this infographic with school counselors, students, and parents to help them […]
What enrollment teams need to know about the 2020 FAFSA
And four recommendations for how your team can prepare.
6 common shortcomings of pricing and aid webpages—and how to fix them
In the age of price-sensitive online shoppers, college websites are the first resource for most applicants seeking financial aid information. Nevertheless, many financial aid webpages bury cost of attendance and scholarship opportunities deep in a series of clicks and financial aid jargon. Confused or frustrated, students may take their college search elsewhere as a result. Reclaim these lost students by tailoring web content to the way today’s college searchers are looking for affordability answers.
How to create a financial aid policy for your college enrollment goals
Learn how to create the right financial aid policy to support your college or university’s specific enrollment goals. Our experts share key dos and don’ts.
Ask these financial aid strategy questions to achieve enrollment results
Prioritization when planning your college or university’s financial aid allocation strategy is essential to achieving results. Here are four categories of questions you team should consider when evaluating priorities and tradeoffs.
90% of Americans can’t answer 6 basic questions about student loans
Twenty percent of respondents answered every question wrong, and no respondent got a perfect score.
Increasing net tuition revenue, improving quality, and expanding diversity at Kenyon College
See how Kenyon College was able to increase net tuition revenue, expand diversity, and increase quality through a partnership with Financial Aid Optimization.
51% of high school juniors don’t know how much college costs in their state
The National Center for Education Statistics surveyed students throughout high school to measure their understanding of tuition and fees at public four-year colleges in their states.
15 cities where students can cover tuition with a part-time job
A part-time, minimum wage job would completely cover tuition and fees at just 2.8% of colleges, according to an analysis from Student Loan Hero.
Women owe nearly twice as much as men in student loan debt
Because of this, women begin their careers at an economic disadvantage, according to the report by the American Association of University Women.