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One student segment is feared to be most affected by the FAFSA conundrum: first-generation students from low-income households. In a previous Wake-Up Call, we discussed how an increasing number of these students have already decided against college in recent years, while those left in the funnel look different than before. Today, we turn our attention to how we can keep them engaged. Learn more about how your college can best stay connected with these students in today's #EVWakeUpCall: https://lnkd.in/grS9hp_g

This week has been filled with meetings with senior client families to strategize about their decisions. With so many colleges extending their enrollment deadlines because of FAFSA delays, several families are torn between over-depositing and risking housing spots. Just as we use our 5 fit factors for creating college lists, we also apply those same factors to help make the enrollment decision. This gives students a framework for making this important decision. The best part is that their options are all great choices where they can thrive. #parentingteenagers #collegeadmissions

For parents who are walking on eggshells about their child's college acceptances and how to finance the next four years, The Quorum Initiative member Patricia Roberts, J.D. and ScholarShare 529 is an all in one resource which provides insights and information about gearing up for and paying for college. In addition, there's a unique Parent Advisory Council where parents can speak to other moms and dads going through the process. #college #529plans #collegedecisionday

Anthony Abraham Jack's Class Dismissed is here! A provocative and much-needed book, Class Dismissed is a revealing account of the entrenched inequities that harm our most vulnerable students and what colleges can do to help them excel. Elite colleges are boasting unprecedented numbers with respect to diversity, with some schools admitting their first majority-minority classes. But when the twin pandemics of COVID-19 and racial unrest gripped the world, schools scrambled to figure out what to do with the diversity they so fervently recruited. And disadvantaged students suffered. Class Dismissed exposes how woefully unprepared colleges were to support these students and shares their stories of how they were left to weather the storm alone and unprotected. In Class Dismissed, Anthony Abraham Jack paints an intimate and unflinchingly candid portrait of the challenges of undergraduate life for disadvantaged students even in elite schools that invest millions to diversify their student body. Moreover, Jack offers guidance on how to make students’ path to graduation less treacherous—guidance colleges would be wise to follow. Learn more & order yours: https://hubs.ly/Q02KpzRV0

Saving enough for their children’s education is a major financial concern for many parents. With the current cost of a four-year college education reaching six figures in some instances, your child’s college education may cost more than you expect. Our calculator is designed to help you estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input. https://hubs.ly/Q02yp5_w0 #MaitlandFinancialGroup #FairyROTHMother #FinancialPlanning #Salem

The new student money & wellbeing survey by Blackbullion clearly highlights that commuter students have poorer financial wellbeing than those who live-in, and issues an important call for better support for this student group. The team have previously hosted an event with recommendations on how universities can better support commuter students which I was privileged to be a part of. You can access this here: https://shorturl.at/cmnuQ #commuterstudents #studentmoney

Don't let the rising cost of tuition deter your child or grandchild from pursuing higher education. Start planning now and stay informed about all the options available to help make their dream college a reality. Check out the "Trends in Student Aid" report here: https://bit.ly/3K4stky. 📊 #FinancialAid #CollegePricing

Not all students who live on campus are fully immersed in University life nor are all commuter students doing so because of financial reasons. This article does highlight key factors: 💲 The need for more affordable housing 🏡 The need for student family housing 👻 Commuter students are often forgotten But it misses the point in seeing commuter students as the only ones who are struggling. Your housed environment matters, if you are on campus (deemed to be within the lucky few supported by the bank of mum and dad in this article), you might dislike your room, your flatmates, not identify with your surroundings, not feel supported, have anxiety over money, the list really could go on. Having lived both experiences, on campus accommodation and commuting, I found many benefits by living at home: 📚 Dedicated library time between lectures to free up evenings. 🥂 Planned social occasions so that I still got that 'Uni experience' 🏇 Ability to work to support myself and my hobbies 👩💼 Learned what life would be like once I was in full time work - I have never underestimated the impact of a commute on my performance ⏲ Learned to plan my time accordingly and prioritise what is important to my goals. Whilst I still didn't enjoy my flatmates (*cough* younger brother *cough*), I had far less to worry about than my friends who had accommodation on or near campus. The importance of accommodation cannot be underestimated, commuting or not.

Generally, it's a good idea for your child to apply to between 4 and 10 schools. But, the key is to aim for at least one or two schools in each of these categories. #FinancialAdvisor #CollegePlanning #GenevaIL

Student perspectives on their school experience are a powerful force in supporting or inhibiting their readiness to learn. That's why ERB launched its Check-In Survey in 2022. In a recent ERB Insights blog post, ERB President Thomas Rochon dives into the key features of the Check-In Survey, recommended approaches to administering the survey, and the ways Check-In Survey can be used to gain a holistic view of student growth.  Read more about the Check-In Survey's key role in ERB’s commitment to helping schools understand the whole child: https://lnkd.in/ePnScPrU