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69% of Students Highly or Very Highly Stressed by College Admissions
March 22, 2013 by Steven Rothberg
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This is a very stressful time of the year for high school seniors and others who are waiting to hear back from the admissions offices of colleges and universities. Although some top students received “you’ve been accepted” letters months ago from schools with rolling admissions policies, most students are still waiting to hear from most schools. And the wait can be agonizing.
According to The Princeton Review’s 2013 “College Hopes & Worries Survey” – an annual poll of college applicants and parents of applicants – stress levels are high and worries about college costs are higher than ever. Eighty-nine percent of survey respondents this year say financial aid will be “very” necessary to pay for college and within that cohort 66 percent say “extremely” necessary (a five percent increase over 2012). Nonetheless, 100 percent of the respondents believe college will be “worth it” and 51 percent see a “potentially better job / higher income” as the main benefit of the diploma. Other findings were: Continue Reading
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Financial Aid: Three Tips to Move Foward in the Process
March 05, 2013 by William FriersonWith college tuition increasing these days, prospective and current students should consider financial aid. The following post has three tips to help them proceed in getting some assistance.
For two million-plus college applicants and millions of current college students, how to afford tuition is always top-of-mind, particularly in an economy where many household incomes have remained stagnant. Competition for much-coveted financial aid remains as fierce as the admissions process itself. Below are three key tips in the race for money – which unofficially kicked off January 1 with the opening of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – with advice on how to successfully navigate the financial aid frenzy: Continue Reading
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Make College More Affordable with these Five Great Tips
February 26, 2013 by William Frierson
Piggy bank for college fund. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
When you begin researching colleges and degree programs, it’s easy to get caught up with the cost – specifically the cost per credit hour. But before choosing a college, it’s also important to look inside the cost of tuition because it often includes a number of hidden fees – everything from books to parking and living expenses. No one wants to pay for things they don’t need, but students often do without even realizing it. Continue Reading
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3 Things You May Not Know About Financial Aid For Veterans
December 07, 2012 by William Frierson
The following post explains three things about financial aid that military veterans should keep in mind.I recently separated from the Navy after 10 years of active duty service. Shortly after separation, I decided to go back to college. I knew that I had Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits that I could use, but there were a few things I didn’t know.
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Campus Visit Trend: “How much financial aid did ‘they’ give you?”
December 06, 2012 by William FriersonIn the current economy, it is natural for parents and/or guardians to wonder how much it will cost their student(s) to attend a particular college or university. In the following post, learn how tour guides should handle a personal question about their financial aid.Each month the Experience Team from TargetX will share with you a Campus Visit Tip, Trend and Talk. All of the “three T’s” are designed to give you a bit of insight into the work we do, the people we work with, and the places we pull our inspiration from. Here is this month’s “Trend”.
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Campus Visit Trend: “How much financial aid did ‘they’ give you?”
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More than 500 Colleges Agree to Adopt Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonCurrent and prospective college students now have a new way to examine financial aid when choosing where to get their higher educations. The following post has more information.I am pleased to announce that more than 500 colleges and universities (.xls), enrolling more than 2.5 million undergraduate students (thirteen percent of all undergrads), have committed to adopting the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet during the 2013-2014 school year.
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More than 500 Colleges Agree to Adopt Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
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Nine strategies for successful enrollment management in today’s higher education environment
by William FriersonLike all of us at some point, colleges and universities will see the need for change. The following post identifies strategies that can help them adapt to change in enrollment management, as well as their recruiting and retention efforts.I have been involved in enrollment management for more than 40 years, both as an enrollment manager on campus and as a consultant for Noel-Levitz. During that time, I have seen changes in higher education that are nothing short of revolutionary. Shifts in access to higher education, the gender and ethnic composition of classes, the number of students attending college, and technological innovations are just some of the sweeping changes that have made higher education an increasing force in the social, economic, political, and cultural life of our country.
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The Types of Financial Aid Available to College Students
October 30, 2012 by William FriersonProspective and current college students should be aware of all financial aid options to further their educations. The following infographic provides information about the types of assistance available to these students. Continue Reading
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Study Reveals that African-American Males Most Likely to Lose Academic Scholarships
September 04, 2012 by William FriersonCollege student retention and low graduation rates are the most significant problems associated with state-provided financial aid. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has found that African-American males are the most likely to lose state lottery-funded scholarships with academic stipulations. Charles Menifield, a professor in the Truman School of Public Affairs at MU, found that more than 50 percent of African-American males lost state-funded scholarships over the course of a four-year academic career. Continue Reading
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Financial Aid: Where is the Money coming from?
August 13, 2012 by William FriersonIt is no secret that a college education can be expensive, especially in a tight economy. However, the good news for college students is that financial aid such as scholarships and grants has increased over the last decade. Take a look at the following graph, which highlights financial aid to full-time college students individually. Continue Reading
