The Chronicle of Higher Education
September 08, 2021 Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability
Increased spending on Financial Aid is key to keeping low-income students enrolled. Conveying to students that there is financial support can make a big difference. Some colleges are promising free tuition to low-income students without requiring loans. Making students feel welcome also matters a lot. Additionally, creating career development opportunities for students is beneficial.
Inside Higher Ed
August 23, 2021 Pre-College Outreach, Value and Affordability
When several colleges stopping charging application fees in 2016, admittance rates increased. The study and experiences of fee-free colleges have prompted more colleges to drop their application fees. Officials say that the idea makes sense from an access and affordability perspective. Colleges are also looking at more steps to appeal to students.
Inside Higher Ed
August 20, 2021 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success, Value and Affordability
Withholding college credits from students because of outstanding balances has long-lasting negative effects on students, especially low-income students and students of color. Authors of a study argue that withheld transcripts are a racial and socioeconomic equity problem that delays or prevents students from graduating. It also hinders career opportunities that would help them earn enough money to pay their institutional debts. Universities are exploring alternatives to tackle this problem.
Higher Ed. Dive
August 04, 2021 Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability
The COVID health crisis forced colleges to abruptly close campuses to in-person services last year and return key auxiliary dollars such as rent from student housing. Institutions also had to build digital infrastructure for online coursework, often with a high price tag. Compared to last year, federal relief funding has cushioned some budgetary concerns this year; however, many institutions are planning to increase tuition to make up for financial stresses brought about by the pandemic.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
August 02, 2021 Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability
Last year, the U.S. government reported an 18% drop in overall student-visa holders and a 72% decrease in new enrollments in 2020. Students and families worry about cost of tuition, safety, and immigration policies, and are questioning the value of an American degree. If America ultimately cedes its place as the world leader in international education, that will affect diplomacy, the economy, and the health of colleges and universities nationwide.
Inside Higher Ed
July 19, 2021 Enrollment Management Trends, Value and Affordability
The high school class of 2021 completed the FAFSA at a rate 4.8% lower than the previous year – about 102,000 fewer seniors, primarily low-income and/or minority students. FAFSA completions declined 6.5% among Title I-eligible public high schools, and for schools with more than 50% Black and Latinx students, the decline was 8.1%. Public high schools in cities and small towns declined the most, followed by schools in rural places and suburban high schools.
Higher Ed. Dive
March 25, 2021 Student Success, Value and Affordability
Higher education interest groups and institutional leaders have lobbied the federal government to increase the size of the Pell Grant for years, with renewed urgency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Biden said on the campaign trail that he wants to double the Pell Grant, and with the passage of the latest relief package, his administration can now focus on other matters.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
March 11, 2021 Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success, Value and Affordability
The article features a series of graphics that highlight the financial and socio-emotional costs the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed on the higher education industry.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
March 09, 2021 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends, Student Success, Value and Affordability
This opinion article describes the unique issues enrollment management leaders are experiencing with regard to predicting enrollment and yield for fall 2021. (Subscription required)
Education Dive
February 26, 2021 Value and Affordability
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact the financial status of many, the U.S. Department of Education is allowing flexibility for higher education institutions to better understand students’ financial need. Instead of relying solely on dated tax forms that may not illustrate students’ current financial circumstances, institutions are encouraged to use professional judgment to assess student files.