Consultant Insights

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, […]

Practical Tips to Making Financial Aid Administration Easier

By: Dotti Davidson, FAS Consultant Financial aid offices are tasked with juggling student support, compliance and administration of funds, all within complex systems that impact the entire institution. As a consultant, I have served many schools and and have seen firsthand how small process improvements can make a big difference. At times, there is a knowledge […]

How to Get Your Financial Aid Office Back on Track

By: Delinda “Lindy” Hall Ed.D. The phrase “Help, I’ve Fallen, and I Can’t Get Up” is widely recognized in the context of personal health and safety. Medical alert systems have been developed to assist during emergencies and have proven effective in improving response times and outcomes. However, the success of these systems hinges on one critical action: […]

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