Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For students, variable class offerings in both modality and timing, along with online resources they can access on their own schedule, is vital to helping them succeed in the classroom and earn their degree. Textbook costs can run on average over $1,000 per year.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. adding in some weekend hours, increasing marketing, and scheduling more in-person and virtual open houses are some of the usual approaches. Do you have a four-year university in town with an access mission?

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Civitas Learning

APRIL 11, 2023

This year, we’re investing in several new modules which lay out the strategic application of the Civitas Learning platform. By discussing the intended outcome and walking you through the steps customers like you have taken to get there, we’re continuing to augment the strategic application of your solution. Underprovisioning?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 9, 2024

A Soft Launch of This Year’s Financial Aid Application is Causing Frustration For months, parents, students, and financial aid experts alike have been waiting for the 2024-2025 FAFSA to go live. The Education Department opened the FAFSA this month – in a soft launch that’s causing confusion and frustration for applicants.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 11, 2023

How the FAFSA is Making Financial Aid More Accessible to Families Nationwide In the last year and a half, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid – or FAFSA – has undergone major changes to make the application easier to complete for students nationwide. Who should file the FAFSA? That’s a huge change!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2023

The first Black woman in the position, she revamped the admissions process to make it more holistic, decreasing the emphasis on GPAs and GREs and adding opportunities for applicants to show their compassion, commitment to health equity, and how their life experiences had shaped them. Maybe that just makes people uncomfortable.”

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Updates to the FAFSA Have Delayed College Financial Aid for Millions The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has undergone some major updates for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Please give the financial aid staff members grace and patience, as no one really knows what to expect with this application cycle.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. Partnering with high schools that serve predominantly Latino students reinforces accessibility. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Be Prepared for a Fast Financial Aid Application Cycle It’s a well known fact that the “early bird gets the worm” and as I’ve talked about often on the blog, the earlier you submit your financial aid paperwork, the better chance you have of more funding for college. As soon as the application opens, be prepared to submit your paperwork.

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Counselors' Corner

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Dear US Department of Education: Thank you for taking action on the long-standing request from students, parents, colleges, and counselors for updating the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. by Patrick O'Connor, Ph.D.

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NACAC's Admitted

APRIL 16, 2023

It is getting closer to the fall semester and your application numbers are below last year’s count. adding in some weekend hours, increasing marketing, and scheduling more in-person and virtual open houses are some of the usual approaches. Do you have a four-year university in town with an access mission?

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Start Preparing for College Applications in the Fall High school juniors are now halfway through their junior year of high school. As of this moment, they have only eight or nine months left to complete preliminary activities before your application. re your application.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule, even during study breaks. JHU affiliates must complete an application before visiting the pantry. Any JH staff, student, and faculty can access the pantry upon submission of a brief form upon arrival. Here are some tips: Aim for about 7-9 hours of sleep each night.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

Their discussion is focused primarily on the school’s use of fly-in programs and all-access weekends in which prospective students and their parents are invited (all expenses paid) to travel to the campus to explore, meet staff and students, and participate in fun group activities. So, with that is our All-Access Weekend Fly-in program.

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Student Loan Hero

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens on Oct. This application becomes available on Oct. Since the Department of Education offers the FAFSA funding, it also sets a deadline for the application. But this deadline is a long one — you’ll have access to the FAFSA for over a year and a half. 1 every year.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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EAB

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Cross-campus communication issues, limited access to faculty during summer, and a lack of buy-in to student success initiatives were among the most pressing contributors. Increase in faculty advising appointments scheduled. -->. -->. Two years into the pandemic, Pueblo faced serious enrollment challenges. The Solution.

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Civitas Learning

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Academic advisors and career educators are now better equipped to access students’ graduation and professional development plans from one platform, allowing for more informed and holistic discussions with students. UC has developed a powerful set of initiatives that embraces its identity, history, and campus culture.

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Thrive Alliance Group

JANUARY 19, 2022

Here’s an enlightening excerpt: “Many children and students struggle with mental health challenges that impact their full access to and participation in learning, and these challenges are often misunderstood and can lead to behaviors that are inconsistent with school or program expectations. Start with needs assessment and goal setting.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, as people return to regular in-person medical and mental health care, 6 out of 10 people who used virtual care say they would prefer both digital and in-person access to health services in the future. It uses technology for video conferencing, patient monitoring, appointment scheduling, and follow-up.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Applying to more colleges: In 2021, the average number of college applications submitted by new college freshmen rose to 7 from 6 applications the year before. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Ron Abel empower proved the ideal choice, seamlessly integrating into our workflow and easing the transition from traditional paper applications. Schedule a demo empower ’ s individual student services tracking goes beyond grades and testing, providing insights into financial aid, application status, and other crucial data.

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 3, 2024

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available through a soft launch by the Federal Student Aid (FSA) office of the U.S. If your form is unavailable when you or your family members try to access it, please try again later. Education Department (ED). It is online at Studentaid.gov and Fafsa.gov.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The Office of Off-Campus Housing generally recommends applying to no more than three options; applications often come with a fee and those can add up quickly. Also, keep an eye out for online applications that double as pre-leases. Do you need to schedule a moving truck or professional movers? READ YOUR LEASE (See No.

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Thrive Alliance Group

AUGUST 12, 2021

When scheduling meetings with parents and guardians, consider using these digital tools for those who may only have a lunch break to use for conferences. Distance learning “field trips” Is there a local business or organization where students could see the real world application of skills being taught in class?

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College Planners of America

JANUARY 8, 2024

Fake employment offers: An online or print ad may describe a job that is a great fit for a student’s schedule and pays well. But when students contact the “employer,” they are asked to pay a fee or to provide personal or financial information to complete the job application process. Create a new FSA account and password.

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Castleton Trio

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Review your notes and previous tests, if applicable, for 10-20 minutes each day. Schedule short breaks during Exam Week to exercise, connect with friends or family, or simply curl up with a book or movie. Lots of people, in the US and overseas, cannot access higher education. Be Grateful.

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John Hopkins University Student Well-Being Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

They may have drug testing as part of their application process and will likely inform you of the Drug-Free Workplace Act before you finalize your application. Beginning Fall 2023, in-person students at Carey Business School in Baltimore can also access Mental Health Services at the Homewood Counseling Center.

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Eric Stoller on Academic Advising

DECEMBER 13, 2016

From the days of old when punch cards held reams of research to the present day when information is stored in data-rich, mobile accessible clouds, the student experience is directly connected to an institution’s technology. In higher education, our use of technology has always run in step with the world around us. Social Media.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Having access to accurate, easy-to-interpret data is more important than ever as community colleges need to have a clearer understanding of what practices are working in regard to enrollment, fiscal decisions, course scheduling, and equity, so you can double down on what’s yielding results.

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Thrive Alliance Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Applications of play therapy for children and teens Play therapy is versatile and can be used with people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. They may have more toys on the floor so that smaller children have easy access to them. That relationship is the key to growth and change. Screen time is not created equal.

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College Planners of America

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Modern States is a nonprofit education alliance dedicated to college access for all. After exam-takers register, they have six months to contact one of the more than 2,000 CLEP testing centers around the country to schedule the exam. Students need to download and install the ETS Online Test application.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Like many community colleges, you face some cross-campus communication issues, maybe had limited access to faculty during the summer and were attempted to generate more buy-in. Get them a course schedule. Pueblo leadership identified a two-pronged approach to addressing these enrollment problems. Students are wanting an online course.

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EAB

OCTOBER 24, 2023

So it's important that your program pages be easily accessible and items like admissions requirements, cost, aid, and outcomes, all be easily identifiable and accessible to prospective students on your program pages. BD: Thanks, Todd. That's such helpful information. BD: Great, that is so interesting. BD: Great, thank you.

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College Planners of America

MAY 13, 2023

The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) integrates major changes in the way students will apply for Federal student aid. According to the U.S. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience.

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The Counseling Geek

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

In this post – I would like to share a guide to help you take your in-person workshops and make them accessible both live and as an archived video using some free and easy tools. So overall – more people are accessing my content year over year. Why should I want to do this as a counselor or educator? You can even add scenes (i.e.

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