Aug 20 2024 26 mins 1
Alex DeLonis, the Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Services at Saint Louis University, joins FYI host Gil Rogers to talk about higher ed recruitment and enrollment, and how all of that was affected by the FAFSA roll out last year. Are we heading for a repeat of last year’s problems or will it more closely resemble past years with fewer issues?
Alex and Gil talk about what happened before, and even without knowing exactly what this year will look like, what changes and preparations can be made to lessen the impact on institutions, students, their families, and admissions professionals who must adjust in real time to the situation as it develops.
Listen to this episode as Alex lays out the ways in which this year can be an improvement over last, even in the face of uncertainty, simply by being ready and flexible, and being transparent with students and families during the process.
For Your Institution Podcast is a production of Mongoose Research.
Introduction and Welcome | 00:00
Alex’s Background and Career Journey | 00:45
Current Challenges in Financial Aid | 04:37
Preparing for Future FAFSA Cycles | 08:53
Impact of COVID and FAFSA Changes on Students | 10:34
Balancing Instincts with Data | 15:04
Advice for New Financial Aid Professionals | 21:13
Conclusion and Final Thoughts | 23:58
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