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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Institutions review the data and put together a financial aid offer, helping families decide which institution is the best fit for them and their wallets. For states that run out of state aid, if you’re not one of the students who was able to successfully navigate getting a FAFSA I.D.,

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

She speaks proudly of CUSP (Completion for Upper-division Students Program), which uses predictive analytics to identify students at risk of not graduating because they have depleted their financial aid. The current cohorts do take specific seminars, but Byrne wants experiential learning added.

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Three ways colleges can re-engage adult learners

University Business

Cost and financial aid were second. To ease the transition to college, Montclair State University in New Jersey created a two-credit course, the Adult Academic Success Seminar , that eases the transition to college and satisfies a general education requirement. Support returning learners from re-enrollment to completion.

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Expand Your Horizons: Spring Education Events You Won’t Want to Miss

Study and Go Abroad

Fair times: 2 to 6 pm PT Free seminars: 1 to 6 pm PT Seminars and presentations in Vancouver Let’s take a quick look at the presentations you can expect in Vancouver. See the full list of seminars and presentations here ! See the full list of seminars and presentations here ! courtesy of Air Canada.

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

EAB

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. The fewer clicks it takes to get to these essential pages, the better.

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How to Get Ready for an Education Fair

Study and Go Abroad

Some fairs may even have extra presentations going on, like SAGA’s seminars , that require you to sign up to attend. How many students receive financial aid in their first year? Many education fairs may want you to register before you arrive so that you have access to important and updated information about the fair.

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Top Strategies for Improving Student Retention in Higher Education

Creatrix Campus

Factors that can impact academic performance include course difficulty, lack of study skills, poor time management, and test-taking skills. Financial stability: Many students struggle to afford college fees and other expenses and may drop out due to financial difficulties.