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Student Satisfaction and University Family Engagement

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Students were asked slightly different questions, “were financial aid counselors helpful”, and “were awards announced in time to be helpful in college planning”. Colleges didn’t fare too well with these questions. Of concern is that 30% felt the information was confusing or didn’t even receive information!

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Emotions and College Planning

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In addition, counselors said mental and emotional health was their primary job focus, and parents shared their worries about how mental and emotional health issues might impact their students’ lives and transition into college and adulthood. . There’s a crack in the door,” U.S. or suffering through them?).

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Enrollment Leaders: Time to Build Your Skills This Summer 

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Well, I believe the first step in leadership is to make the time to care for ourselves and to intentionally develop our skills in this area. The third session of the workshop, Mindfulness for Leaders, presented by Theresa Ricke-Kiely from the University of St. have heard Theresa speak before and this topic had so many relevant takeaways for me.I

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Applying to U.S. Colleges as an International Student

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colleges, drawn by the promise of an excellent education and increased professional opportunities. from abroad, however, applying to these schools can feel incredibly complicated, especially as application processes often differ from those in their home countries. For students coming to the U.S. APPLYING TO U.S.

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College Financial Aid Advice from a Financial Aid Coach

Spark Admissions

Many high school students and their families enter the college financial aid process feeling overwhelmed by all that goes into it. By understanding the most critical steps in the college financial aid process, you can save yourself time, stress, and money. But in truth, it doesn’t need to be a harrowing journey! There are two options.

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The New FAFSA: What You Need to Know

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The SAI is used to determine what amount of federal, state, or institutional need-based aid a student might receive to assist with college costs ( we dove into this in more detail in this blog ). The further delay for colleges and universities to receive FAFSA data translates to additional delays for students.

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Rural Colleges Pay Off for Students: Report

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Rural-serving colleges and universities tend to be affordable, accessible, and they help students finish degrees quicker, according to a report from Boston College researchers. These rural colleges also bring students a return on their investment in the long term. higher education landscape. higher education landscape.