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Adult learners: Who they are & what they want from college

EAB

For example, career counseling, financial aid, and other support services may be unavailable via virtual appointment or only open during traditional business hours—making them difficult for working professionals, parents, and others to access. Organic social media can change that.

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Adult learners’ application behavior is changing—here’s how

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In this year’s survey, students identified financial aid and scholarships as the most important factors in their enrollment decision. This marks the first time respondents have listed financial aid and scholarships as their top criteria since we began surveying adult learners in 2019.

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I’m your future Gen Z adult learner. Here are three ways to hook me with your program webpage.

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Institutions could help alleviate my concerns regarding cost and return on investment by clearly advertising cost (total cost if available, by credit if needed) and showcasing available scholarship and financial aid opportunities on program webpages. July 28, 2023 Didn’t meet your graduate enrollment goals?

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The State of Higher Education Part 2: Changing Higher Education Podcast 160 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Dr. Courtney Brown

The Change Leader, Inc.

That’s not the case anymore, what with them being elderly parents and having to deal with the healthcare situation in our country. Drumm McNaughton 09:45 Well, that makes perfect sense, given that there is less financial aid coming from the States. That’s what’s keeping students enrolled.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

McNaughton emphasized the increasing challenges and complexities faced by university presidents, equating the difficulty of their roles to those in the healthcare sector. Student debt emerged as a pressing concern, with discussions about the affordability of degree programs and the reliance on financial aids like Pell Grants.