Consultant Insights

The Impact of Remote Financial Aid Offices on Student Experience

By: Samantha Shores, Associate Consultant, Financial Aid Services When a student needs answers about their financial aid, every minute matters—especially during peak processing season.In today’s digital world, long waits and in-person-only support just don’t cut it. The role of the Financial Aid Office has always been essential—but how students access that support is changing fast. […]

Enhancing the Student Financial Aid Experience 

By: Delinda “Lindy” Hall Ed.D. We’ve all experienced unexpected staffing shortages, unforeseen budget constraints, and tight timelines. When students and university administrators face delays due to service interruptions, it disrupts the timely release of critical funding. These funding interruptions lead to frustration, causing students to delay enrollment or even withdraw early at the start of the term. For […]

Building a High-Performance Financial Aid Team

By: Dotti Davidson, FAS Consultant It’s a question no one likes to ask: “Is the issue with the employee, or is it with leadership?” You hire someone with financial aid experience, yet performance issues arise. Thoughts like “How did they get hired?” or “Shouldn’t they already know this?” may come to mind. But before jumping to conclusions, […]

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