College can be a risky investment, a point Beth Akers, Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow, makes in her report, “Should College Come with a Money-Back Guarantee?” In a recent Washington Post opinion piece, Akers makes the case for focusing on mitigating the financial risks associated with attending college, rather than reducing cost. Higher education is stuck […]

There is no question in the minds of students across the country: college is expensive. It makes them hesitate to enroll at their dream school. It pushes them to sacrifice a major they are passionate about for one that may or may not have more earning potential. In response, many colleges are focusing on strategies […]

We get excited about our journey to #RNLNC every year and this year is even better because we have some special news to share. We’ll be joining you at the conference to help folks learn more about the positive impact loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs) can have on your enrollment. Whether you are new to the concept […]

Make sure to swing by the booth this year. We’re excited to share in your enrollment journey and help you exceed your goals in this student-loan-averse climate. We’ve taken the time to scour the web for relevant data and statistics regarding fear of student debt and the likely impact it is having on the higher […]

Because we work with a variety of colleges and universities, we have the pleasure of also participating in many conferences and seminars. We do this to support our existing partner colleges (we often present the work our partnerships produce), and because we are on a mission to make sure that every student and family can […]

Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAPs) have been around since the late 1980s, but, for some, many questions remain. With so many tools coming and going in higher education, it’s easy to see how the details can get lost. Below are answers to 4 key questions about LRAPs. 1. Aren’t LRAPs a type of student loan? […]

Updated statistics from InsideHigherEd.com’s annual survey of university admissions directors reveal increased negative impact of student loan debt on applications. For 2018, IHE reported more than nine out of every ten (94%) private, nonprofit admissions professionals agreed applicants are walking away – or worse – excluding them before even applying. That’s up over 5 percentage […]

We’re excited to participate in yet another year at NACAC’s annual conference! This year, we’ll be at Booth 904 and presenting on Thursday, September 27th at 4:45pm in Exhibit Hall C at the LEARN booth. Make sure to stop by and say hello! Our session at the LEARN booth is entitled: Addressing the Negative Impact […]

We know the challenges you face working in HigherEd are many and varied. We also know that communicating the complex realities of enrollment environments can be one of them. To aid you in painting a more complete picture, we’ve assembled and curated 38 data points covering research from 17 unique, trusted research sources into one […]

We’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is, even if the number of applied students in your funnel seemed encouraging for your enrollment goals, recent data shows your yield rate might be less than you expect.