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“Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it

EAB

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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Are you prepared to recruit ‘Gen P’?

EAB

Be sure to highlight features that most interest families, including information on job placement, internships, and career services. Insight #2: Mental health concerns are shaping Gen P’s college search. Dos and don’ts for enrollment teams April 10, 2023 Are your admission practices helping or hurting the diversity of your incoming class?

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How UCA is Creating a Debt-Free Pathway to a College Degree

EAB

That's the goal with all of the placements. Our requirement for UCA Commitment is that these students have to do those two things; fill out their FAFSA and fill out Arkansas Challenge. Obviously, putting in the requirement of the required FAFSA and Arkansas Challenge, most of the students, those natural forces will take over.