How Colleges Can Boost Enrollment with Smarter Financial Aid Strategies
Ashley Kern Ashley Kern

How Colleges Can Boost Enrollment with Smarter Financial Aid Strategies

Many colleges and universities struggle to communicate the value of their academic programs to students and families. This can be attributed to not quantifying and promoting return on investment, student price sensitivity, and overly complicated cost and scholarship structures. SightLine and Meadow partner to address affordability concerns and value concerns to enroll more students.

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How the Student Voice Can Inform University Brand
Ashley Kern Ashley Kern

How the Student Voice Can Inform University Brand

College students have many different day-to-day experiences ranging from interactions with professors, to doing their laundry in residence halls. Hopefully most experiences are positive, but inevitably there will be some negative experiences that can leave lasting impressions on college life in general. It is important for higher ed leaders to understand the perceptions and experiences, both good and bad, of college students to better serve them.

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Navigating the Storm: Economic Cycles and  Demographic </a>Cliffs
Ashley Kern Ashley Kern

Navigating the Storm: Economic Cycles and Demographic Cliffs

Higher education is facing a perfect storm, as various economic factors, demographic shifts, and institutional challenges converge to create a complex landscape for colleges and universities. In this article, we will explore the dynamics of the converging economic cycles, the impending student demographic cliff, and the resulting enrollment and tuition pricing crisis in higher education.

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8 Key Takeaways: FAFSA Simplification Survey Results</a>
Ashley Kern Ashley Kern

8 Key Takeaways: FAFSA Simplification Survey Results

To get a better understanding of what challenges are stemming from the FAFSA Simplification Act, we polled enrollment, financial aid, and budgeting leaders from colleges and universities across the country. The results are in, representing every geographic region, institution type, and size. We see some key trends and challenges emerging.

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Three Ways Price  Transparency Increases Access to Education</a>
Ashley Kern Ashley Kern

Three Ways Price Transparency Increases Access to Education

Access to higher education is a cornerstone of individual growth and societal progress. In recent years, initiatives aimed at increasing price transparency and improving scholarship access have emerged as key factors in boosting college enrollment rates. This article explores how these measures contribute to breaking down financial barriers, empowering prospective students, and fostering a more inclusive educational landscape.

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Reflecting on Fall 2023 Enrollment: Insights for Enrollment Leaders</a>
Ashley Kern Ashley Kern

Reflecting on Fall 2023 Enrollment: Insights for Enrollment Leaders

Now that fall enrollment numbers are in, it is imperative for enrollment leaders to reflect on their goals, recognize their success, and identify areas for improvement. In this article, we will explore areas of improvement and highlight potential ideas to test out in the coming years.

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