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A New Funding Formula

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After nearly 50 years of funding community colleges based on enrollment and outreach, the state of Texas is considering making the switch to outcome-based funding, rooted in metrics like retention, completion, and the successful transfer to four-year programs. The goal is seen as a way to boost the state’s larger and local economies.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

Timely MD

The barriersranging from cultural stigma and financial constraints to limited access to tailored supportare significant and deeply rooted. Unclear systems: Overlapping or confusing systems for accessing resources can deter already overwhelmed students. Why is help-seeking among underrepresented students important?

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Financial Aid, Reimagined Recap: SSS + TaxStatus Webinar

School & Student Services by Community Brands

In todays ever-evolving enrollment landscape, financial aid professionals are being asked to do more with lessprovide equitable access, protect institutional integrity, streamline complex processes, and support families in real time. Youll have access to all IRS data, Benson explained. Its a tall order.

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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Blog

Harpham, Director of Student Financial Aid at The University of Akron, had to say: “The partnership with Blackboard has completely changed the way that we do business in the financial aid office. Increased learner satisfaction and retention. Addressing these pain points is essential to improving retention.

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Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness

EAB

While loan payments will continue to be stalled for students actively enrolled at your institution, there are a number of ways they could negatively impact your students—and your retention rates— today. These concerns could impact retention as current students think critically about taking on more debt.

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Protecting Student & Family Financial Data in K-12 Private Schools

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Schools should choose a system that includes built-in security features such as: Data Encryption: Sensitive information should be encrypted both at rest and in transit to prevent unauthorized access. Secure Authentication: The platform should support multi-factor authentication (MFA) to ensure that only authorized users can access the system.

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Innovating to Close Equity Gaps: The National Institute for Student Success

The University Innovation Alliance

They need tech help, they need Wi-Fi access at home. The advisors aren’t necessarily the experts in all these areas, but they are the touch point by which the student can access these sources.". With the right coaching and support, institutions can create more equitable enrollment, retention, and graduation outcomes.