College Aid Services

APRIL 2, 2024

The Department of Education announced on Friday that approximately 20% of 2024-25 FAFSA applications were affected by the transmission of inconsistent tax data provided on the Institutional Student Information Records (ISIRs).

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College Aid Services

APRIL 11, 2024

FSA has released additional details on the school- or state-specific data file that will be delivered to Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG) mailboxes this week. The file will assist schools and states to identify additional FAFSA records for which they can package aid.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Michael Koppenheffer EAB, formerly the Education Advisory Board, periodically surveys parents of students applying to college to understand their attitudes and the factors that influence their behaviors. Along with that is concern about student debt.” Haywood, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Johnson C.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

JULY 1, 2025

Admissions teams should share alumni success stories, post‑graduate paths, and how extracurriculars propel student achievement. Aid letters should reinforce that financial support is about enabling transformation—not labeling students. FAFSA completion events: Colleges offer on-site assistance nights.

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College Aid Services

JULY 14, 2023

Federal Student Aid’s Better FAFSA Better Future Webinar Series which commenced on June 6 has postponed the final and most anticipated session of the series. Originally scheduled for July 25th, the 2024–25 FAFSA® Demonstration webinar will now be held on Thursday, Aug.

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Timely MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Yet, for many underrepresented college students, navigating academic life can feel akin to scaling an invisible mountain. Why is help-seeking among underrepresented students important? In a Gen Ztressed webinar hosted by TimelyCare, experts Brianna Yahaya, M.S student life coordinator at Saybrook University and Travis W.

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College Aid Services

JUNE 10, 2024

Federal Student Aid has announced four new webinars to discuss a range of topics such as reporting FVT/GE Data to NSLDS, general federal updates, overviews of using FAFSA data, and where to find help sources online. Each session is scheduled from 1-2:30 p.m.

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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. Education Department (ED), these changes will help students by enabling a better and simpler FAFSA experience. According to the U.S.

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EAB

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Blogs How enrollment leaders should navigate the new FAFSA processing delay Like all of us, you've probably been closely tracking the progress of the new FAFSA form this year: in particular, how the Department of Education is planning to roll it out to students, families, and institutions. (If Thanks for your patience.”

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EAB

APRIL 18, 2023

Blogs What enrollment leaders need to know about the upcoming FAFSA changes Updated April 2023 As most of us in enrollment know, the FAFSA is set to substantially change for the 2024-2025 academic year. Fall 2023 – The FAFSA Estimator will be released, allowing students to determine eligibility for federal student aid.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JULY 21, 2024

Summer is not just a time for relaxation and fun—it’s also a great opportunity for high school and college students to take proactive steps towards managing their finances and setting themselves up for success. You can also learn more about personal finances from local seminars, webinars, or experts.

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EAB

DECEMBER 15, 2023

6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023 “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it This year you saw just how much student needs are changing. Review our poll results to find out. We were honored to navigate all the changes of 2023 alongside you. Happy holidays! Ready to find out more?

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EAB

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This white paper covers strategies for identifying, engaging, and enrolling more underrepresented students. Engage underrepresented students. Read best practices for engaging admitted students. Outreach to students and families. Engaging Students' #1 Influencer in Recruitment. FAFSA Resource Center.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

With overall college enrollments declining, institutions need to become more creative in their efforts to grow and diversify their student body. The students are still required to complete the application process. More than 125 institutions to date have signed on to one or both programs to serve thousands of aspiring college students.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

At EAB, we test hundreds of marketing ideas every year—across billions of student emails and interactions—because we want to stay ahead of emerging practices and uncover opportunities for differentiation among our college and university partners. Meet students where they are with modern, responsive marketing. Watch the webinar.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Blogs “Move-in melt” is on the rise: Why it’s happening and 3 strategies to fight it “Summer melt" is a familiar challenge for enrollment and student success teams across the country. So, what’s going on with these student populations? Due to the extensive paperwork and waiting times involved with the U.S.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Insights from EAB’s Audience Dataset By Ryan Gardner-Cook, PhD Time lags in the major student recruitment data sources (e.g., EAB’s proprietary audience data sources—from Enroll360 Audiences —offer a unique opportunity to break through that barrier by providing insight into student search behaviors in something close to real time.

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EAB

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

To recap some basics, on October 31 the Supreme Court heard arguments related to lawsuits that Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) brought against Harvard College and the University of North Carolina, in connection with these institutions’ race-conscious admissions practices. The situation in brief.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 3, 2024

Dr. Harry Williams The new process, while intended to simplify an already intricate form, has created more hurdles for Black students to secure financial aid crucial for facilitating their education. million from the ECMC Foundation , TMCF’s ‘ Finish Your FAFSA: Find Your Future ’ campaign, taking place from June 24 - Aug.

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EAB

JULY 20, 2023

Blogs If You Aren’t Growing Applications, You’re Losing Enrollment New evidence regarding connections between application volume and downstream enrollment outcomes Many colleges have seen an increase in applications in recent years, even as the number of college-bound students has decreased. High application volume drives enrollment growth!

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EAB

AUGUST 29, 2023

The two discuss the growth of the non-consumption market, the challenges of recruiting Gen P students—those heavily impacted by the pandemic—as well as unexpected impacts from the recent Supreme Court ruling on ways that colleges engage with prospective students. There's a lot to unpack here, so give these folks a listen and enjoy.

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