by Don King | May 20, 2019 | 2019, FAFSA, General, Public Policy, Spring
Why are repayment rates and median debt loads so prevalent in the discussion of higher education outcomes? More importantly, what will it mean for your school? With $1.5 trillion in student loans currently outstanding, the focus on student debt loads and the...
by Authors Saul and Willhite | Feb 12, 2019 | 2019, Business Mgmt, Winter
June 30, 2018 has passed, and according to the Dear Colleague Letter 17-10, additional Perkins loan disbursements are now prohibited. Here are some factors to consider as your institution of higher education weighs the costs and benefits of liquidation. Q: What is...
by Harry Weber | Oct 16, 2018 | 2018, Accreditation, FAFSA, Fall, Recruiting
Your Board of Trustees has determined that your institution should offering Title IV financial aid, but many questions remain. Examples of such questions are: Are we required to participate in the student loan programs or can we just participate in the Federal Pell...
by Patricia Willhite | Jun 2, 2018 | 2018, Business Mgmt, FAFSA, Spring
Gone are the days of siloing responsibilities and each office working independently. While segregation of duties and internal controls remain vital to a higher education institution’s health, they are insufficient on their own. A failure to thoughtfully consider the...
by Harry Weber | Jun 1, 2018 | 2018, FAFSA, Spring
We are frequently asked, “How will my institution be negatively affected by participating in the Higher Education Act Title IV student financial assistance programs?” Student aid myths abound. Many negative tales are spread by well-meaning people that convince some...
