This e-book will familiarize readers with basic economic concepts relevant to understanding college enrollment and financial aid. It also analyzes the need analysis system from an economic perspective, focusing on the equity and logic of the formula's components. Like the 1996 and 2004 editions, this fully updated primer can help those involved in administering financial aid—federal, state, institutional, or other—better understand the work they are doing, use sound judgment, and advocate for constructive modifications of the need analysis system.
Whether you’re a current financial aid director or just preparing for the leading role, "You’re the Director: A Guide to Leadership in Student Financial Aid" (third edition) can help. In this anthology — written by and for financial aid professionals — you’ll find guidance on leadership, budgeting, strategic planning, crisis management, and so much more. In addition to 10 fully updated chapters from the first two editions, the third edition also covers four brand-new topics and six completely reenvisioned chapters. This book is a must-have for new and aspiring financial aid professionals, as well as for seasoned financial aid directors seeking to improve their leadership skills.
As a financial aid leader, you know enrollment management is neither strategic nor sustainable without your expertise. The 11 essays in this book, written by financial aid experts, present a broad range of ideas and analysis to increase your command of key issues and expand how you think about SEM. Topics include fiscal issues; using data in SEM; SEM at under-resourced institutions; ethical issues; diversity, equity, and inclusion; SEM in graduate/professional programs; getting a seat at the SEM table; sustainable enrollment management; and more.
If you’re driven to advance your knowledge and effectiveness in SEM, Financial Aid Leadership in Strategic Enrollment Management will inspire the "Aha!" moments you need to achieve your goals.