Student retention and experience insights
Don’t take enrolled students for granted
Momentum throughout the higher ed lifecycle is necessary for student success. Yet, a joint Sallie Mae / Ipsos study revealed that a quarter of current college students are at risk of stopping out or being dismissed from their institution.
Causes vary, from uncertainty about financial aid to academic challenges to questions about the value of a degree. Even less apparent stressors — like social struggles, technology hassles, or insufficient support — can lead students to the door.
For higher ed, early identification of students who are at risk, or just dissatisfied, is crucial to proactive student engagement, intervention, and retention.
Financial aid limbo puts student return in question
Financial aid limbo puts student return in questionThe bungled rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) and predicted delays for the next FAFSA year have left returning students and enrollment teams uncertain about their upcoming terms.
Hidden clues of struggling students
Students don’t advertise their intention to stop-out or drop-out. Schools need a way to identify students at risk of not continuing their studies.
Outdated higher ed technology undermines student persistence
In a joint study with Inside Higher Ed, Collegis learned that 41% of students who experienced technical issues said those challenges affected their decision to enroll in another term, and 39% said it affected their decision to continue taking classes at all.
Rethink student experiences
