A new RNL Admitted Student Family Survey finds 13% of non-matriculated students would have attended if offered a Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP).   The 2021 survey polled 1,200+ families on several key topics related to college financing such as: The importance of financial aid and scholarships. Concerns about college cost. Attitudes and likelihood of […]

These Ardeo partners have been celebrating enrollment increases in fall 2020 – some record-breaking, others modest – but all bucking this year’s national average enrollment decline of 4.4% reported by The National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. A big congratulations to all our partners, listed or not, who are celebrating a successful Fall 2020. (If you’re […]

Is COVID-19 testing you? That was the theme of two Virtual Discussions we partnered with Underscore, a Slate platinum preferred partner, to host in October. Higher ed leaders from campuses across the country joined us to discuss the many changes they are making on their campuses in response to enrollment challenges created by COVID-19. Want […]

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Ardeo Education Solutions, which helps colleges and universities increase access to higher education, today announced the addition of enrollment expert Drew Melendres as Chief Client Service Officer. Melendres has served in a number of leadership roles during his career in education, including Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Collegis Education, Vice President […]

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 […]

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 […]