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Time for Action on Off-Campus Housing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Financial aid offices ought to re-examine their cost of attendance budgets for students living at home and consider the data undergirding their assumptions. Whatever your student housing strategy, please make sure that it is tightly connected to your retention, affordability, and equity strategies.

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How to Make Confident Financial Aid Decisions: A Streamlined K-12 Plan

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Providing tuition assistance to families requires a balance of financial responsibility, mission alignment, and a deep understanding of each household’s unique circumstances. Financial aid officers are at the heart of this process, ensuring that families receive the support they need while schools remain financially sustainable.

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A New Funding Formula

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Martinez explains that TACC has been involved with the commission since day one, gathering input from community college leaders and presidents, affinity groups, financial aid officers and more. It matters for the future of this great state.” With the legislative process, you never know.” Dr. Karen A.

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How to Attract Diverse Families with Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Make the Case Early in the Admissions Process: Financial aid information should be introduced early and often during the admissions process. During open houses, school fairs, or introductory webinars, financial aid officers can be present to address questions and highlight your schools commitment to affordability.

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Easy Income Processing for Your School’s International Students

School & Student Services by Community Brands

For financial aid officers and admissions teams, this can mean lengthy back-and-forth communication, incomplete applications, or inconsistent reporting. This matters especially when financial aid budgets are tight, and transparency is essential.

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How Private K-12 Schools Can Get Ready for School Choice Expansion

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Understanding the specifics of your state’s policies ensures your admissions and financial aid offices are ready to guide families effectively. Streamline Your Financial Aid Processing Increased funding means increased application volume. Some prioritize low-income families; others are universally available.

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Ensure Equitable Access to Private School Financial Aid

School & Student Services by Community Brands

Adjust Strategies: Use data to adjust financial aid strategies to meet the evolving needs of families and to promote diversity and inclusion. Personalized Support: When families feel valued and understood, they are more likely to trust the school’s financial aid decisions.